hello guys... just found out about getting a driver's license in ontario is tough... for those landing in other provinces you might want to learn abt their procdedures... for those who will land in ontorio check this site: http://www.drivetest.ca/en/license/OutOfCountryDrivers.aspx i think we all need to go to LTO and get certifications... authenticated yata ang kailangan or else you'll be waiting for a year and so many conditions apply...
Out Of Country Drivers
Applies to:
All applicants from jurisdictions that do not have a reciprocal1 licence exchange agreement with Ontario; and are unable to provide written authentication of their driving experience.
1Reciprocal exchange agreement exist between Ontario and: other Canadian provinces, Canadian Forces Europe, U.S.A., Japan, Korea, Switzerland, Germany, France, Great Britain, Austria, Belgium, Australia and Isle of Man.
Requirements for all Out of Country driver's licence applicants:
* All applicants must declare their driving experience on the driver's licence application form.
* All applicants for an Ontario driver's licence at the time of application are required to;
o present a valid foreign driver's licence (if it is not in English or French, it is to be accompanied by a written translation from a qualified translator)
o present written authentication of their foreign driving experience from the originating licensing agency, or from the Embassy, Consulate or High Commissioner’s office representing the jurisdiction, in order to get credit for their driving experience.
o pass a vision test and a written knowledge test regarding Ontario's traffic rules
o pay all applicable fees
o Provide acceptable proof of identity.
PLEASE NOTE:
An applicant who applies for an Ontario driver’s licence and only presents a valid out-of-country driver’s licence (if it is not in English or French must be accompanied by a written translation from a qualified translator) may declare up to a maximum of 12 months of driving experience.
An applicant who applies for an Ontario driver’s licence without presenting a valid out-of-country driver’s licence and a translation of that licence into English of French (if required) at the time of application, and obtains a G1 licence, will not be eligible to return at a later date to be credited with any driving experience either by self-declaring or by presenting an authentication document. These applicants will be required to serve all GLS mandatory wait periods.
Applicants who fulfill these requirements may obtain a G1 licence - This policy only applies to applicants for Class G licenses.
