Converting a truck licence

If you have a valid overseas truck licence you may be able to convert it to a New Zealand driver licence. 

A valid overseas licence means that your licence:

• must be either current or expired within the last 12 months, and
• must not be suspended, disqualified or revoked in the country of issue.

What you need to do to convert

The process to convert your licence depends on which country your licence is from. 

Some countries* require similar driving skills and have similar licensing systems to New Zealand’s. These countries are considered exempt countries for truck licences:

If your licence is not from one of the countries above, then your licence is from a non-exempt country. 

Note: Croatia, Hong Kong and South Korea are exempt countries for cars and motorcycles. For trucks, they are a non-exempt country.