Once you have stayed in a country longer than the time limit, or you are moving to a country permanently, you may be able to convert your New Zealand driver licence to an overseas driver licence.Ĭontact the appropriate country’s driver licensing authority for details. The fee for replacing your driver licence is NZ$38.20.Īpply for a replacement driver licence if you don't have a verified RealMe identity Converting to an overseas driver licence You'll also need to call us prior to making your application to pay the fee by credit card. You'll need to provide certified copies of your evidence of identity. If you don’t have a RealMe verified identity, you can still apply online, but it will take longer for us to process your application. If you have a RealMe verified identity you can apply for a replacement licence online and have the licence card sent to your overseas address.Īpply for a replacement driver licence card online using RealMe (external link) How to get a replacement driver licence from overseas
This can only be done once: after that, you have to renew your licence in person. You can apply to extend the expiry date for 12 months from the original expiry date. You can also get a replacement driver licence from overseas if your licence is due to expire, or has been expired for less than 12 months, and you want to extend the expiry date. You can’t renew or upgrade your driver licence from overseas.īut you can replace your driver licence if it has been lost or stolen. Renewing or replacing your New Zealand driver licence while overseas In most countries, you’ll need to get a local licence if you are staying for over 12 months.Ĭontact the appropriate country’s driver licensing authority for details. It is not a licence in its own right, so you must also carry your New Zealand driver licence with you when driving.įollow the process on the AA website to get an IDP (external link) There is a limit for using your New Zealand driver licence and IDPĪll countries have limits on how long you can use your New Zealand driver licence or IDP before you must get a local driver licence.
Get an international driving permit to go with your driver licenceĪn international driving permit (IDP) is an internationally recognised translation of your current driver licence.
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