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At what stage of obtaining a marriage visa can I apply for a Thai driver's license?

Terry ***********
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I'm currently going through the process of obtaining a marriage certificate and ultimately a marriage visa, at what point in the whole process can I apply for a Thai driver's license?
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You can apply for a Thai driver's license at any stage of your visa status, including during the process of obtaining a marriage certificate and visa. The specific requirements may vary by local Department of Land Transport (DLT) office, with some requiring you to have a Non-immigrant visa. It's advisable to check with your local DLT for the necessary documentation and any timelines they have.
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Rick *********
Rick *********
Off the subject but does anyone know. I'm retiring in Thailand. So do I need to have $800,000 baht in the bank. And proof of the minimum monthly income. Or is it one or the other?
Jan ******************
Jan ******************
@Rick ********
It’s one or the other, but only one for the first year as you don’t have time to prove the other.

So if you apply for a 90 days Non O based on retirement at the immigration in Thailand you’ll need to prove 800K baht in your account at date when you apply. If you apply for a 90 days Non O through the Thai embassy where you stay before you’ll leave for Thailand you’re able to prove income by showing prove of three months bankstatments with income equal to min 65K baht a month.

For the first year extension of stay after 90 days you’ll need to prove 800K baht in your account two months prior to your application and three months after the extension is issued and it can not drop below 400K baht. For your second year you’ll be able to prove twelve months consecutive transfers of min 65K baht and you can change to the income method.
Rick *********
Rick *********
@Jan *****************
thank you very much!
Graham ******
Graham ******
Go to your local DLT and get their list of requirements and you will have your answer
Pete *******
Pete *******
You can apply now for a DL at the DLT .
John **********
John **********
Kind of depends on the DLT office you want to use. Some require you to be on a Non-immigrant visa
Jan ******************
Jan ******************
Only difference is that you’ll get a five years permanent licence on a long stay when you renew the first temporary after two years.
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
There is no specific point. You can apply for a licence on any visa status. It will depend on your local department of transport as to what time frame they can do it in. Some take months.

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