*NSW Point to Point Transport has extended the relaxed licence tenure requirement — **12 months on an unrestricted licence within the last 48 months **— until 1 April 2026 (unless revoked earlier). After this, the requirement will revert to 12 months unrestricted licence tenure within the last 24 months.
Driver-partner requirements
Minimum requirements
You can drive with Uber even if you don’t own a car. Here’s what you need to do:
- Be at least 20 years of age (21 years of age in New South Wales and Victoria)
- Have access to a vehicle that meets Uber’s vehicle requirements
- Hold a valid full driver licence in your state or territory
- Have held an unrestricted driver licence in any Australian state or territory for at least 12 months. In NSW, the current requirement is 12 months on an unrestricted Australian licence within the last 48 months (effective until 1 April 2026, unless revoked earlier). After this, the requirement will revert to 12 months within the last 24 months.
- Provide all the necessary documents required in your state or territory and in accordance with the type of vehicle you will be driving (taxi or non-taxi)
- Be listed as an insured driver for the vehicle you plan to drive
Please check with your city’s vehicle requirements page for more information about whether taxi vehicles are eligible in your city
Required documents
Before hitting the road, you will need to submit the following documents:
- A valid, full driver licence for your state or territory
- Your passport or birth certificate
- Proof of vehicle insurance as required in the state or territory you plan to drive in
- Any other documents required in the state or territory you plan to drive in and in accordance with the type of vehicle you will be driving (taxi or non-taxi)
- A driver profile photo
- Must be a forward-facing, centred photo including the driver’s full face and top of shoulders, with no sunglasses
- Must be a photo only of the driver with no other subject in the frame, well-lit and in focus. It cannot be a driver licence photo or other printed photograph
Background checks
After starting the sign-up process, you’ll be required to pass a background check. Processes for driver-partner background checks vary by city.
It’s easy to get started
The first step is to create an Uber account, it only takes a minute and you can do it online. We’ll need you to upload some documents to get started, including your driver licence, vehicle insurance, proof of identification and a valid profile photo. You can do this online.
Note: If the personal documents provided in step one do not demonstrate your right to work in Australia, a VEVO check will be run on your behalf at this stage. Learn more.
To become authorised to drive using the Uber app in NSW, you'll need to upload a copy of your NSW driving record to your Uber profile, lodge a background check and apply for a Passenger Transport licence code to be added to your driver licence.
Your car will need to have an annual eCheck (pink slip) registration – even if it is less than 5 years old. To find out more about completing a vehicle inspection, tap the button below.
VEVO (right to work) check
It is a requirement that driver-partners using the Uber Driver app in Australia have a citizenship, residency or a visa status that allows them to work. During the sign-up process, a Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) check is undertaken for driver-partners who are not able to provide an Australian Passport, Australian Birth Certificate or Australian Citizenship Certificate.
How it works
During the sign-up process, a Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) check is undertaken for driver-partners who are not able to provide an Australian Passport, Australian Birth Certificate or Australian Citizenship Certificate, and did not have other work eligibility checks completed as part of accreditation.
In cases where a driver-partner’s right to work cannot be verified using the information they have provided, the driver-partner will be required to conduct a VEVO check independently and provide the result to us or through their state accreditation process to continue signing up.
Alternatively, if a driver-partner has received their result and believes it to be incorrect, they can provide us with an updated result that proves their entitlement to work in Australia.
Driver-partners can obtain an updated VEVO check from the Department of Immigration’s website.
FAQ: VEVO Check
- What do I need to conduct my VEVO check?
You can find more information on how to complete your VEVO check through the Department of Immigration’s online Help and Support centre.
At a minimum, you will need your passport or ImmiCard details and one of the following reference numbers:
- Transaction Reference Number (TRN)
- Visa Grant Number
- Visa Evidence Number
- Why am I receiving an error when I run my check?
You can find more information on checks resulting in an ‘error’ status through the Department of Immigration’s online Help and Support centre.
You may be required to contact the Department of Immigration if your details need updating.
- How can I provide Uber with my updated result?
You can email your updated result to us at anzdocs@uber.com, using the subject line VEVO Check Result - YourEmailAddress. Please ensure that you provide the same email address that you used to create your driver-partner account so that your check can be verified.
Sydney vehicle requirements
In addition to the minimum requirements above, each city has its own vehicle requirements. Visit the link below for more information.
Uber Eats
Uber Eats is a food delivery app that allows people to order food from their favourite restaurants at the tap of a button. If you are 18 years of age or older, you may be eligible to become a delivery partner with Uber Eats.
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