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Can a DTV holder buy a car and car insurance in Thailand?
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Aug 9, 2025
9 months ago
Juliette *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHello, maybe the question was already ask but is it possible to buy a car and car insurance with DTV?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, it is possible to buy a car and obtain car insurance in Thailand with a DTV visa, as long as you have the necessary documentation such as the certificate of residence and TM30 form. Full payment is required since leasing options are not available for DTV visa holders.
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Anonymous ******************
Can you get a Thai motorbike licence with a DTV if you don't have a foreign motorbike licence?
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Thanks!
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Anonymous participant 349 Yes if you go for the tests
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can take out a lease as a foreigner as well.Stephane *******
I don't have dtv visa I bought a 300cc scooter which I put in my name yesterday. I am French and I just have an extension to enter Thai territory.
Ploysrii **********
Yes, any Thai visa can buy vehicles,But you have to provide TM30 and resident certificate.
Elías ********
Yes, totally visa unrelated.
Dany ********
yes of course. just need the certificate of residence from immigration
ExcellentJa***********
@Dany *******
she need the TM 30 letter from the Owner.Dany ********
ExcellentJackfruit8779 what??? for buying a vehicle you do not need a TM30. But you allways get a TM30 from your accomodation as a foreigner.
Luit *****************
@Dany *******
But without TM30 it might not be easy to get a residence certificate from immigration...Dany ********
@Luit ****************
sure but is a tm30 worth mentioning? its like buying fuel for driving a car.Luit *****************
@Dany *******
well, sone here seems to have a lot of problems to get, while it should be automaticalReply to
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AllSabaai ******
Can.. as long as you cash it ka
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Yes, however you can't get a lease on it. That's going to be full amount right away.
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