Can I have a car license with a Tourist Visa?

[natashasdp]

Does anyone know if I can get a car license with a Tourist Visa? My husband is a citizen and we are in the process of Sponsorship but he has chronic pain and we are needing me to start driving. Any help? Thanks

 

[natashasdp]

I also dont have a license from my country!

 

[Alberta Semi Skilled]

My wife was in similar situation in Alberta and she got driving license bcoz of spouse!

 

[badar14]

Does anyone know if I can get a car license with a Tourist Visa? My husband is a citizen and we are in the process of Sponsorship but he has chronic pain and we are needing me to start driving. Any help? Thanks

which province ?

 

[badar14]

To: Feedback <Feedback@icbc.com>
Subject: Can I get BC Driver Licence on Visitor Visa


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Subject: Can I get BC Driver Licence on Visitor Visa

Hi
Can I get BC Drivers licence on visitor visa. My Spouse is Canadian citizen and I am
currently residing in BC on Visitor Visa. I don't have licence from back home. Can I apply
for BC Drivers Licence ?


Feedback <Feedback@icbc.com>
2:35 PM (1 hour ago)

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Dear

Thank you for your email inquiry.

You would have to be a resident of British Columbia to qualify for a B.C. drivers licence. We would also require that you have a valid visitor or work permit for more than 6 months.

If you have further questions about driver licensing, please call ICBC Customer Contact at 250-978-8300 in Victoria or 1-800-950-1498 elsewhere in North America. A representative is available to assist you between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Monday through Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

Thank you for taking the time to contact us.

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[Peacekeeper87]

Does anyone know if I can get a car license with a Tourist Visa? My husband is a citizen and we are in the process of Sponsorship but he has chronic pain and we are needing me to start driving. Any help? Thanks

On a tourist visa, most provinces will allow you to drive with your home country driver's license, for a period of 90 days maximum.
If you stay in Canada beyond 90 days, you won't be able to drive, as you need to be resident of the province where you're applying. At least that's the case for most province.