 Overseas licenses are allowed to be used in Australia for a period of 3 months, with some allowing 6 months for visitors with a Permanent VISA.Permanent Australian residents are obliged to apply for an Australian driver's license, with some states requiring it.Foreigners who hold a valid driver's license issued by the road authority of their home country can drive in the Philippines for up to 90 days upon arrival provided that their license is written in English.