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Can a DTV holder apply for a Thai driving license?
Can a DTV holder. Appy for a Thai driving licence.
Answer summary
Holders of a DTV visa can indeed apply for a Thai driving license, as confirmed by various expats who have successfully done so. The process does require certain documents such as a passport, a medical certificate, a residence certificate, and possibly an international driving license, although specific requirements may vary by province. Some users noted that even tourists can obtain a license, and that there can be some differences in regulations at different Driving Licensing Offices (DLT). Typically, new license holders receive a temporary two-year license, which may be extended depending on the visa type.
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Neil ***********
Yep. Did my test last March in Rayong.
Jeff ********
I have one.
Chance ********
If you are planning on being in Thailand longer than 90 days I believe it's required
Oliver **********
Yes
Anonymous ******************
Anyone can. No specific visa needed
Jim *******
I have one just done it recently I’m on a dtv
Jim *******
It cost around 200thb
Anonymous ******************
A tourist can
John *******
Yes i got one last week
Soulaymane ********
Yes ofc, why couldn't? I'm Just getting my renew Thai driving license with an exemption visa and getting my motorbike one too^^
Nathan ****
@Soulaymane *******
Because some countries don't allow a license without living there?
Tim ***********
It's possible in Chiang Mai. At least the extension is possible. I checked that before applying for the DTV visa. But to apply for a driving licence or for an extension you need a certificate of residence and for that you need to have a valid tm30 slip in your passport
Dave *****************
Yes I have mine booked at Honda safety centre in a couple of weeks
Nyi *************
Yes, you can! I only applied the permit for car and not the bike cause I don’t know how to drive a bike 😅
Wesley ********
Yes
Karl *********
Yes you need Passport, medical certificate, your home country drivers license (or you need to sit a full day test instead.) also from immigration you need a residence certificate (as proof of address ) which you apply for after you have done a 90 day reporting. Alternatively, you can use an agent and pay to get it right away.
David ***********
@Karl ********
I obtained a residence certificate before my first 90 day report and didn’t use an agent. I did have a Thai friend helping, however.
Jon **********
@David **********
yeah, it’s not a requirement anymore in Bangkok.John *******
@Karl ********
you need a international driving license That's what They asked for in my case but Thailand can vary widely from province to province
Greg ********
@Karl ********
You forgot Medical Certificate :-) Many of those agents offering license without test are scammers. Many operating from scam centres in Burma and CambodiaKarl *********
@Greg *******
actually I stated the medical certificate and I paid an agent myself without a test. pm if anyone needs a recommendationDon’t trust an online agent you need to meet in person (I did it in Bangkok!)
Greg ********
@Karl ********
Sorry. I am blind (Not literally). You did mention medical cert.
Ionut *********
Yes my friend make with this company Pattaya4all
Oswald *******
Nope
Anonymous ******************
@Oswald ******
lol. Another false answer
Anonymous ******************
@Oswald ******
Looking forward to hearing your explanation as to why not? 🤦😆
John **********
Depends where you are. Some DLT offices want you to be on a Non-immigrant visa
Bob *******
Yes, I just did in Rayong.
Mo ******
@Bob ******
Rayong is next to pattaya not at the border though?Bob *******
@Mo *****
correctAnonymous ******************
Any visa can do.
Jeremy *****
Yes i have automobile and motorcycle both ✌️
Bob **********
Yes, but you’ll only get a two year which is a temporary license
Łukasz *********
@Bob *********
Everyone gets two years first, that’s how licenses work in Thailand.Bob **********
@Łukasz ********
but to get a 5 year it depends on the visa you are on even the Elite visa only allows 2 year licenses and my first one was 1 yearBob **********
@Łukasz ********
if you if you on a non-b you’d get 5 yearŁukasz *********
@Bob *********
That’s not what the school told us, but I don’t know it for a fact.Tim ***********
@Bob *********
But after two years it will automatically be extended to five, right?Bob **********
@Tim **********
no only on a long stay non-o visaActivity
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