That would depend on the documents requested by DVLA for your application as a non standard driving licence application.
Usually a driving licence will only be issued to someone who is a resident of the UK or someone who has applied for an exchange driving licence from the designated countries (& a few other exceptions)
Ring DVLA and they should be able to get your answer
DVLA Driving Licence Enquiries
Telephone: 0300 790 6801
Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm
Saturdays, 8am to 2pm