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By AA | Moderator | 844 Posts | 27 January 2011 at 11:08am

I have a full UK car and motorbike licence that I need to convert to a NZ licence.

A friend has said that I can convert the car element without a theory or practical test but I may have to undergo a test for the motorcycle element.

Can you please confirm if this is the case?

Andrew

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jbiddle
By jbiddle | Community Member | 1657 Posts | 27 January 2011 at 11:28am

According to the New Zealand Transport Agency, Driver Licensing department, you can convert your current licence for both a car and motorcycle without having to sit a theory or practical test.

You need to undertake the following steps;
• Complete a form (DL5) from an NZTA agent such as the NZAA
• Present your passport or other form of official identification
• Provide evidence of your previous address which you have lived at for at least 6 months. This should be in the way of a power bill or similar.

The current cost to convert to a NZ licence is $44.30

The NZTA toll free line is 0800 822 422 if you require further clarification.