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How can we obtain a Driver's Licence?
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ForumUser Posts: 539
Posted On: 5/31/2016
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Me & husband have moved to Canada 15 days back on a Permanent Resident visa, we both have International drivers licence from India with more than 5 years of driving experience,
What procedure should we follow to obtain driving licence in Ontario?
Looking forward to hear from you
Thanks
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4075
Posted On: 5/31/2016
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
It is great that you are looking into this type of information.
As you may already know, the International Driver's Permit (IDP) is primarily used by visitors to Ontario. If you plan on living in Ontario - that is, you will be a permanent resident living in Ontario - you need to get an Ontario driver's licence within 60 days of moving to Ontario. If you have an International Driver's Permit (IDP), you can use this when you first arrive in Canada.
You can find some detailed information regarding how to obtain an Ontario Driver's Licence in our Settlement.Org I have a driver's licence from another country. How do I get an Ontario driver's licence? article.
Some countries, like the United States, Australia, France and Korea, have an agreement with Ontario which allows licensed drivers to obtain an Ontario licence without having to go through the regular process for obtaining a licence in this province.
If your licence is from a country that does not have a reciprocal agreement, you must present official, written confirmation of your driving experience.
You can find some detailed information on the DriveTest website.
You may want to contact DriveTest at their Toll Free Number 1-800-489-8450 to speak to a Customer Service Agent to find out what your options are in your situation.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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