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Can DTV holders in Chiang Mai renew their Thai driver's license for 5 years instead of 2?
Drivers license renewal. I have a DTV and a 2 year Thai license which will expire in a few months. I've read that some DTV holders have had success in receiving a 5 year license when they go to renew. Does anyone have experience? I'm in Chiang Mai if that matters
Answer summary
The post discusses the renewal of a Thai driver's license for a DTV holder in Chiang Mai, mentioning that some individuals have successfully obtained a 5-year license, although the current regulations specify that only holders of non-immigrant visas qualify for this. Recent changes in licensing rules are highlighted, indicating that many DTV holders may only receive licenses for 2 years. Advice to contact local authorities or experts for further clarification is also provided.
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Henrik *****
Rules changed recently
Check DLT website
Check DLT website
Paul *******
Chiang Mai should be OK for getting a 5 year license on a DTV. Go and find out then report back here.
Eddie *****************
Since you are Chiang Mai, you will see the new rule at counter 27 window when you arrived at the Transport office.
Anonymous *************
OPIf the new license will be a 2 year license, is it a full license or another temporary? I'm not bothered about the expiration date on it, but would be nice to be able to get an IDP
John **********
Anonymous participant you can't get an IDP on a 2 year licence
Anonymous ******************
Not anymore. Rules have changed for the DTV. Only Non-immigrant visas. It's going to be 2 years.
John **********
Anonymous participant 674 I'm not aware of any rule change, it's been the case that you can't get a 5 year licence on a tourist visa, which the DTV is.
Paul *******
@John *********
Nonsense. The DTV is in a separate category. For a tourist visa, you usually get only 2 years but some offices might grant a 5 year license upon renewal to holders of the METV. Might is the key word. For DTV holders, some offices grant a 5 year license upon renewal, others only 2 years.John **********
@Paul ******
indeed, a special tourist visa, but a tourist visa nonetheless.Paul *******
@John *********
It's a special category visa.John **********
@Paul ******
the DTV is officially classified as a tourist visa. The authorities specifically classified it as such.Paul *******
Anonymous participant 674 The rules haven't changed. Only Rayong and Pattaya won't do 5 year licenses for DTV holders. Other offices are OK.
Toni *******
@Paul ******
it was rayong/something that did 5years some time ago, chonburi (pattaya) was in the firsts to only do 2. I renewed mine 2months ago at chon buri, 2years.Paul *******
@Toni ******
I heard Rayong was 2 years as well, from the beginning.All Bangkok offices except Bang Chak are 5 years (or were as of a couple of months ago anyway). Same thing in Chiang Mai.
I have not heard of any rule changes for those offices...only Rayong and Chonburi are definitely 2 years. Others...really depends.
Anonymous ******************
@Paul ******
went to renew my 5 year license last month, they only gave me 2 year temporary license.Anonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 297 at which DLT?
Anonymous *************
OP@Paul ******
do you know someone who had a 2 year license and was same to receive a 5 year license upon renewal?
Pete *******
The regulations regarding a 5 year license require a long stay visa. A DTV holder does not qualify.
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