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China (People's Republic of China) is non-recognised under Austroads. Chinese licence holders in NSW must sit both the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) AND a practical driving test — no direct conversion pathway exists.
Important: Chinese driving licences (中国驾驶证) are printed in Mandarin only. A NAATI-accredited Mandarin-to-English translation is mandatory before Service NSW will process your conversion. This is an additional step that English-language licence holders do not face.
Employment profile requiring an Australian licence: IT workers commuting to North Shore and CBD roles, property and finance professionals, restaurant and hospitality workers in Eastwood and Hurstville, delivery drivers (Uber Eats, DoorDash), and construction tradespeople in western Sydney.
⚠ NAATI Translation Mandatory
Chinese driving licences are printed in Mandarin only. They are not in English. Every Australian state and territory requires a NAATI-accredited Mandarin-to-English translation before processing your licence conversion. This is an additional step that English-language licence holders do not face. Budget $80–$120 and allow 3–5 business days for the translation.
Class C · Car Licence · NAATI Translation
Converting Your Chinese Licence to an Australian Licence
Step 1 — NAATI Mandarin Translation
Obtain a NAATI-accredited Mandarin-to-English translation of your Chinese driving licence before attending Service NSW
Cost: approximately $80–$120 — verify current rates
Find NAATI translators at naati.com.au — search "Mandarin" in NSW
Mandarin translators are concentrated in Eastwood, Burwood, Hurstville, and Chatswood
Allow 3–5 business days for the translation
Step 2 — Driver Knowledge Test (DKT)
Where: Service NSW Centre. Nearest to Hurstville: Hurstville Service NSW — verify address. Nearest to Eastwood and Burwood: Parramatta or Auburn Service NSW. Nearest to Chatswood: verify nearest Service NSW.
Study: NSW Road Users' Handbook — English only. No official Mandarin version.
Cost: approximately $46 — verify at service.nsw.gov.au. Pass mark: 45/50.
Step 3 — Practical Driving Test
Where: Hurstville/Kogarah Service NSW area or Parramatta/Auburn. Verify current test centre locations.
Cost: approximately $129 — verify. Current wait: 4–8 weeks in Sydney.
✓ Full Licence on Conversion
If your Chinese licence was a full unrestricted licence, you receive a full NSW licence — not P plates. Chinese licences must be surrendered at Service NSW on conversion day. Note: a Chinese driving licence is a small laminated card approximately credit card size — Service NSW officers in Sydney are familiar with this format.
Mandarin-speaking driving instructors are available in Eastwood, Hurstville, Burwood, and Chatswood. Research and verify specific schools before booking — this is an important differentiator for many Chinese community members who prefer to learn with Mandarin-speaking instructors.
HR · HC · Forklift Licences
Heavy Vehicle and Forklift Licences — Sydney
HR and HC licences are less prominent in Sydney's Chinese community than for Indian or Filipino communities — fewer Chinese Sydney residents work in heavy transport. However they are relevant for Chinese-owned construction and earthmoving businesses in western Sydney, Chinese workers in waste management, and food manufacturing and refrigerated transport.
Same national requirements: hold Class C Australian for 2 years, knowledge test, practical assessment with RTO, medical declaration. Payless Truck Driving School in Kogarah is conveniently located near the Hurstville Chinese community hub. Verify current availability and pricing directly.
Forklift · HRWL · Warehousing
Forklift Licence (HRWL Class LF) — Sydney
Deadline coming up? Free assessment before slots fill.
The forklift HRWL is more relevant than HR/HC for Sydney's Chinese community. Chinese-background workers are well-represented at Sydney Markets (Flemington), Eastern Creek and Minchinbury DCs, Botany Bay port logistics, and Chinese-owned importing businesses.
Training: TLILIC0003 — 2 days training + 1 day assessment
Applied via: SafeWork NSW through MyService NSW — submit within 60 days of assessment
Cost: approximately $379–$400 — verify with provider
RTOs near Chinese community hubs: DLI Training (Auburn NSW, 100 Parramatta Road — accessible from Burwood and Strathfield via Parramatta Road, RTO 800483); SafeZone Training (Smithfield NSW, close to western Sydney). Verify if any RTOs operate closer to Hurstville or Chatswood.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Deadline coming up? Free assessment before slots fill.
Yes — NAATI-accredited translation into English is mandatory. Service NSW will not process your conversion without it. Find a NAATI-accredited Mandarin translator at naati.com.au. Allow 3–5 business days and budget approximately $80–$120.
Only if you are a temporary visa holder within 6 months of arrival. If you are a permanent resident and arrived before July 2023, the conversion deadline was March 1 2025 — if you missed it, do not drive on your Chinese licence and convert immediately.
No official Mandarin version exists. The study resource — NSW Road Users' Handbook — is in English only. Many Chinese community members use unofficial Mandarin apps to prepare, but the test itself is in English. Studying in English is important.
Yes — many driving schools in Eastwood, Hurstville, Burwood, and Chatswood have Mandarin-speaking instructors. Research and verify specific schools before booking.
Yes — operating a forklift at Sydney Markets requires a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) Class LF, issued by SafeWork NSW. This is separate from any road licence. Enrol in TLILIC0003 with an approved RTO and apply via MyService NSW within 60 days of your assessment.
Process: 1) NAATI translation (3–5 days), 2) Knowledge test (typically bookable within 2 weeks), 3) Practical test (currently 4–8 week wait). Total from starting to Australian licence: approximately 6–10 weeks. If your Chinese licence was full and unrestricted, you receive a full NSW licence — no P plates.
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