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Can I obtain a Thai driving license with an ED Visa?

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Mar 1, 2021

5 years ago

Michael *************

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Can I get a Thai driving license on an ED Visa?

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Yes, you can obtain a Thai driving license on an ED (education) Visa. To do so, you need to present a certificate of residence, a health certificate, and pass the necessary tests. Additionally, if you don't have a work permit, you'll require a letter from immigration stating your intention to apply for the license. The overall fee is around 300 baht. It's also possible to use a yellow housebook as proof of residency, which may eliminate the need for an immigration visit.

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Ekkehard *******

The residence can also be proven by showing the yellow housebook. Then the Immigration visit is not necessary.

5 years ago

Michael *************

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Thank you all.

5 years ago

Steve *******

Yep

5 years ago

Stuart *********

You can get a Thai driving license on any visa or visa exemption. If you don’t have a work permit you’d need a letter from immigration stating your intention of applying and your address. Depending on office it’s about 300 baht. You can also get it from your embassy if they issue it.

5 years ago

Raj *******

yes

5 years ago

Frank ************

I got mine with just a tourist visa

5 years ago

Bobby ********

Why? Just drive on your home country licence, unless you plan to buy a car

5 years ago

Joe ********

Yeah proof of residency and docs certificate and fee

5 years ago

Richard *****

Yes can get what you like just pay up

5 years ago

Bo ***********

Yes, just need to have residence certificate from immigration to certify where are you living.

5 years ago

Paul *******

As long as you can produce a certificate of residence and a health certificate and pass the appropriate tests.

5 years ago

Brahim ******

@Paul ******

even if you don't have a license back home?

5 years ago

Paul *******

Brahim Chab Yes. But then, of course, you must satisfactorily complete the practical driving test and the theory test. With a valid overseas licence (plus an International Driving Permit if you home licence is not in English) you are exempt those two tests.

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Paul *******

เฮนนิ่ง ************

Yes you can

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