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Can I obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) in Thailand with a DTV Visa and a Thai Driving License?
Hello I have a DTV Visa already and also a Thai Driving License.
Question is can I get an (IDP) International Driving Permit on a DTV Visa via my Thai Driving licence?
Question is can I get an (IDP) International Driving Permit on a DTV Visa via my Thai Driving licence?
Answer summary
To obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) with a Thai Driving License while holding a DTV Visa, you must have a 5-year Thai driving license, not a temporary 2-year license. The Department of Land Transport (DLT) only issues IDPs to holders of permanent licenses. If you have a 2-year license, it will not qualify you for an IDP.
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Paul *******
YES if you already have a 5 year Thai license.
Pete *******
The DLT only issue IDP’s to 5 year license holders. With a DTV you can only receive a 2 year temporary driving license.
Paul *******
@Pete ******
That's not true. It depends on the office. Some give 2 years, some 5 years.
Anonymous ******************
With 5 years one only. Most of DLT will give you a 2 years license with the DTV.
Anonymous ******************
If you have a 5 year Thai license ( not a temporary one) then yes
Dany ********
Only if you have the permanent (5 year) thai driving license… not the first 2 year temporary one.
Toni *******
It depends on your country. For me, Finland, as my permanent address was here when i got my thai license for motorbike (dont have one in finland) i can use my thai license in Finland for 2years. Dont ask here, ask your local authority. You dont get answers here
Toni *******
And no i dont need idp from thailand i can just use the thai license... everything depends on your country and laws
Toni *******
If my official address wasnt here on the day the license was given to me, I could not use it in Finland. You have to ask your home country about the rules
Greg ********
Is it a 2 year or 5 year license? Pretty sure you need a 5 year for IDP.
Anonymous ******************
@Greg *******
exactly. I tried to get it on a 2 year license and was turned away, need the 5 year one
Jef ********
@Greg *******
correctActivity
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