Korean driver's licences only valid for up to 12 months from November

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19 October 2026

From November, the period you can drive in New Zealand on a Korean driver's licence will go back down to a **maximum of 12 months**. Currently, if you hold a valid overseas driver's licence, you can drive for up to 18 months from the date you last entered New Zealand, but this temporary extension ends at the end of October. # 12 months applies to arrivals from 1 November The reference point is **the date you last entered New Zealand**. **If you arrived by 31 October**, you can use your overseas…

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