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NEVERLOGON
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« on: January 10, 2008, 02:28:57 am »
Hi everyone,

I am from Australia, i just got my case approved for Canada Immigration. I hold an Australian Driving License from last 7 years and can drive Car and Motorcycle without any restriction.

I am aware that if someone hold a driving license from any other country for more than 3 yrs, they do get credit for that. I want to apply for both Car and Motorcycle License(I am not sure, i think its under class G & M in Ontario, Canada).

Can someone please advise me, exactly what information do ROAD & TRAFFIC Authority (Canada) require about previous license, so that i can organize the required paperwork before landing in Canada.

Any other things that i need to keep in mind?

All the information will be really helpful. Thanks everyone in advance.

Regards,

S Singh
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cdarroch
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« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2009, 05:32:14 pm »
Just curious how it worked out for you - my girlfriend needs to change her 15-year-old Panamanian license (non-expired) for an Ontario G... i'm wondering if she'll have to go through all the graduated BS? thanks!
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Empenguin
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« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2009, 04:36:21 pm »
If you have means of getting an International Driver's License in your originating country, then you can use that to get an Ontario license with little problem.
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jojobaba
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« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2009, 04:29:49 am »
 Dear Neverlogon

May I ask why are you moving from Australia to Canada ? Is it due to recession ? Do you think Canada would be a better place as compared to Australia. ?
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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2009, 08:59:55 am »
Quote from: NEVERLOGON on January 10, 2008, 02:28:57 am
Hi everyone,

I am from Australia, i just got my case approved for Canada Immigration. I hold an Australian Driving License from last 7 years and can drive Car and Motorcycle without any restriction.

I am aware that if someone hold a driving license from any other country for more than 3 yrs, they do get credit for that. I want to apply for both Car and Motorcycle License(I am not sure, i think its under class G & M in Ontario, Canada).

Can someone please advise me, exactly what information do ROAD & TRAFFIC Authority (Canada) require about previous license, so that i can organize the required paperwork before landing in Canada.

Any other things that i need to keep in mind?

All the information will be really helpful. Thanks everyone in advance.

Regards,

S Singh



If an Australian DL can be exchange directly to a Ontario DL, you need to have an original copy of your driving record history from DMV Australia (the name of agency in US is DMV, not sure in Australia). Then, bring it to DMV Ontario and you will take an eye test. Once you pass it,  they will give you temporary DL and mail to you the permanent card after 4-6 wks.

The key is getting a driving record history from DMV Australia. Also, ask a letter from your car/motor insurance stating that you've been their customer for 6 yrs. or more and have no major claim or accident. This will help to lower your premium when you get a car insurance in Ontario.

Hope this helps.
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nasim15
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« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2009, 04:01:14 am »
Quote from: Empenguin on August 17, 2009, 04:36:21 pm
If you have means of getting an International Driver's License in your originating country, then you can use that to get an Ontario license with little problem.

I have a Bangladeshi Driving License as well International  License. Should I get an Ontarion license more easily?
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« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2009, 04:08:33 pm »
Hi

Quote from: NEVERLOGON on January 10, 2008, 02:28:57 am
Hi everyone,

I am from Australia, i just got my case approved for Canada Immigration. I hold an Australian Driving License from last 7 years and can drive Car and Motorcycle without any restriction.

I am aware that if someone hold a driving license from any other country for more than 3 yrs, they do get credit for that. I want to apply for both Car and Motorcycle License(I am not sure, i think its under class G & M in Ontario, Canada).

Can someone please advise me, exactly what information do ROAD & TRAFFIC Authority (Canada) require about previous license, so that i can organize the required paperwork before landing in Canada.

Any other things that i need to keep in mind?

All the information will be really helpful. Thanks everyone in advance.

Regards,

S Singh



1.  Australian DL is not exchangeable in Ontario.
2.  If you can prove 2 years or more driving experience, then you can take the G1 road test, and if you pass take the G2 test, and if you pass you will be issued a G license.
3.  The information you need is here: http://www.drivetest.ca/en/license/OutOfCountryDrivers.aspx

PMM
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