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Can I get a Thai driving license and buy a motorcycle with a DTV visa?

Jins ********
asked Mar 30, 2025
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I searched old posts but i couldn’t find a solid post

1. Can i get a thai driving license with dtv ? Whats the high level steps

2. Can i buy a motorcycle with dtv visa, i think yes right & can i cross Cambodia, Laos or Vietnam occasionally and comeback in 30 days time
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Yes, you can obtain a Thai driving license and buy a motorcycle with a DTV visa. To get a Thai driving license, it is necessary to have documentation like a certificate of residence and a medical certificate, along with your existing home country driving license or an International Driving Permit (IDP) if you possess one. As for motorcycle usage, you can register and ride your bike in Thailand and can travel to Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia with it. However, entering Vietnam typically requires joining a tour, and there are specific requirements for taking a bike into Vietnam.
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Kevin ********
Kevin ********
It depends on where you are as to the rules that will be applied correctly or incorrectly.

Samui you can do on normal tourist visa or exemption as an example.
Jerrick *****
Jerrick *****
On a 2yr temp license

U can ride to laos and cambodia on a foreign bike or Thai bike. I had verified with the Thai, laos and cambodia custome officers. I even tried tht on my Singapore registered motorcycle.

U cannot go into Vietnam as u need an IDP (U need a 5yr license to get Thai IDP)

U can get a Thai license on visa exempt. Go through a sch and it be easier (do tht if u got no experience)
Siggi *******
Siggi *******
@Jerrick ****
you never can go into Vietnam with a single bike or car. And you don't need an IDL in Vietnam if you have a Thai license as it is ASEAN
Bob **********
Bob **********
On the bike ? As long as you own it there’s some paperwork you’ll need to enter
Wesley ********
Wesley ********
Yes you can, but. When you first get a Thai driving license it will be a temporary one, which you cannot use outside of Thailand or get an international driving permit with .

You can buy and register a bike in your name no problem.

You can go to Laos and Cambodia and Malaysia on a bike registered in your name but, you won’t be able to go into Vietnam alone, you can only take it as part of a tour with a guide.
Dany ********
Dany ********
Yes you can get the driving licenses. Do you have an IDP and the license in your home country? if yes then you only need a certificate of residence (immigration), a medical certificate (any local doctor for 100 baht), passport, licenses. everything in copy 2 times. make an appointment at the local DLT (some dont need). depending on the province you will do some tests (reaction, etc. // easy) at the DLT. depending on the office you will hold your new license in your hand within an hour. i paid about 350 baht for 2 licenses at the DLT. plus 100 for the doc.

if you dont have a license yet then you will need to do some tests. can do that at the dlt + online theory test. i would probably choose a driving school that has some english speaking staff to make it an easy process.
Phonemyat *******
Phonemyat *******
U can drive to Cambodia easily with 2yr license.
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
You don't need old posts, you need google. Search how to get a drivers license in Thailand. Your visa is irrelevant, especially for the first license.
Paul *******
Paul *******
1. Yes

2. Yes - but Vietnam generally requires a tour. Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia and Singapore are the destinations for which you have free reign on a Thai registered bike or car.
Barry ******
Barry ******
You can get a thai drivers license on visa exempt if you wanted too
Jari **********
Jari **********
If you have driving licence( home country) and IDP( international driving permit) you can convert those such easily to thai licence
Greg ********
Greg ********
Yes you can get a driving license and buy a bike. However taking them to neighbouring countries is not easy.
Jins ********
Jins ********
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@Greg *******
Thanks alot Greg

What all papers we may need for both

1. TM30

2. Passport visa

Would that be sufficient
Greg ********
Greg ********
@Jins *******
Medical Certificste and Residence Certificate for DL. Need Residence Certificate to buy. Many people use agents to get the license to smooth the way.

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