Answereda year ago

Can I get a motorbike license in Thailand on a DTV (Digital Thailand Visa)?

Motorbike License Thailand Driving License DTV Driving Laws in Thailand Temporary License Visa and License Requirements

Anonymous *************

asked Oct 7, 2025

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Just wondering if anyone has information on getting a motorbike license in Thailand on DTV? Is it possible?

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Expats can obtain a temporary 2-year Thai driving license while on a Digital Thailand Visa (DTV). If you do not have a full motorbike license from your home country, you will need to pass a complete driving test in Thailand. It is recommended to enroll in a driving school for assistance. Required documents include a residence certificate from immigration, a medical certificate, and copies of your passport and TM30. The entire process can be done at a local Department of Land Transport (DLT) office. Some users have successfully converted their home country licenses without needing to take a test, depending on their situation.

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Suhaan *********

I'm going tomorrow for my DL appointment in Krabi(no appointments are available in Phuket until March 2027 😔). I'm converting my home country DL to Thai DL so no test needed and simple documents.

a year ago

John **********

If you don't have a full motorbike licence then you have to do the complete test in Thailand. The easiest is to sign up with a school who will take you through everything then just give you a bit of paper to take to the DLT to get your licence issued

a year ago

Anonymous *************

amazing! thanks guys. I don't have a motorbike license in my home country, im assuming I would have to take some kind of test?

a year ago

Irfy****

Anonymous participant what is your home country?

In the UK we get to use motorbikes with our driving licence up to 50cc or something (someone can correct me)

I showed the DLT office in Buriram this on the rear of my UK licence and they were more than happy to issue a full motorbike licence at the same time as the driving licence.

a year ago

Anonymous *************

Irfy7674 I have an Australia drivers license, I have a feeling it’s the same 50cc rule here but it doesn’t show that on our license..

I mainly want to make sure I’m covered by insurance to drive

a year ago

Greg ********

Anonymous participant I did it in June in Chiang Mai. There were about 5 DTV holders taking the practical and written tests same time.

a year ago

Anonymous *************

@Greg *******

thanks! Appreciate the info

a year ago

Greg ********

Anonymous participant Going through a school removes many obstacles. It is pretty much impossible to fail as they test you :-) :-)

a year ago

Jesper *******

Anonymous participant 5hrs video watching on traffic rules take a theory test (

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) to pass and take a practical test (easy) and after pay105baht for your 2yrs motorbike licence

a year ago

Anonymous *************

@Jesper ******

legend appreciate the info!

a year ago

Pete *******

Yes you can get a temporary 2 year Thai driving licence with a DTV.

a year ago

Anonymous ******************

Absolutely, you can even get it on a tourist stamp, take a residence certificate from the immigration, medical certificate from any clinic/hospital (just tell them its for DL), make copies of your passport and TM30, schedule the exam and riding evaluation in any DLT, I recommend less touristy areas, so you will spend around 350-500 baht total and will get it in a few days without a queue

a year ago