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Pakistan: Pakistani driving licence verification in Australia

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  • Checked 25 October 2026

Australian transport departments normally verify Pakistani driving licences directly; the mission verifies a licence only when the transport department asks for it in exceptional cases.

Where to apply in Australia

High Commission in Canberra for residents of the ACT, WA, QLD and NT; Consulate-General in Melbourne for SA, TAS and VIC; Consulate-General in Sydney for NSW. Consular camps are held in other cities (for example Queensland).

Sydney for NSW; Canberra for ACT, WA, QLD, NT; Melbourne for SA, TAS, VIC.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Pakistan.

How to apply

Check first with the Australian licensing agency | apply in person or by post/courier with the application form | postal files need JP-attested copies and a prepaid return envelope.

Documents you need

Fees and processing time

Processing time: 5-7 working days if the record is online (page also says 7-10); 8-12 weeks if the issuing authority must be asked.

Good to know

Page gives inconsistent processing times; the consulate does not renew licences.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Pakistan's official channels, last checked on 25 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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