Can I get driving licence?

Last activity 26 April 2015 by A422

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A422New member26 April 2015 11:00:53

This may seem like a dumb question. I'll be living in Malaysia for around 4 months soon for social reasons, and therefore will be arriving on a tourist visa. I have been taking driving lessons in my home country (UK) but will likely not pass in time. I would like very much to be able to drive during my stay, is it possible for me to take a Malaysian driving test not only as a non-citizen, but one on a tourist visa?

Thank you!!

GravitasViP26 April 2015 11:48:14

9040

I don't think so because you would not have an pass in your passport that would enable you to swap your UK provisional licence for a Malaysian provisional licence.

A422New member26 April 2015 11:53:23

Thank you for the reply, would I not be able to apply for a Malaysian provisional licence as a non citizen?

GravitasViP26 April 2015 11:56:09

9040

No you would need a reason to want a Malaysian provisional licence and having no pass i.e. EP, SP, or LTSVP would mean you would only qualify to drive on an international driving licence, as you would be classified as non-resident. The DVLA website has something on it but that is about coming to live in Malaysia when last I looked and not as a tourist.

A422New member26 April 2015 12:02:21

Thank you very much for the help, it's a shame I won't be able to get one in Malaysia but guess I will attempt to push forward my driving test here in the UK

GravitasViP26 April 2015 12:16:38

9040

I guess you are aware that you can only be in Malaysia for a maximum of 90 days as a UK citizen and would need to exit and re-enter for it to be increased. A valid reason for returning immediately is likely to be requested.

A422New member26 April 2015 14:24:34

Yeah woops was a typo, I meant 3 months, have a return ticket booked the week before the visa would expire

GravitasViP26 April 2015 14:32:14

9040

If you need to travel around, buses are very very cheap. It would make renting an expensive alternative. But it depends where you plan to visit or stay, as public transport can have thin coverage. All the provincial towns are very similar. The best beaches (islands) are off the east coast.

A422New member26 April 2015 14:48:40

I'll be staying in Kajang in a fairly isolated community but shouldn't be too pricey getting taxis to KL (I think around 30-40rm last time I was there), just pretty annoyed at myself to leave driving test so late when my friend would have let me borrow her car. I briefly looked at the visas you mentioned that would allow for a driving license but don't think I'd qualify for them

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