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Can I obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) in Thailand with a DTV Visa and a Thai Driving License?

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Aug 30, 2025

5 days ago

Ben ******

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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?

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TLDR : 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.

4 days ago

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.

4 days ago

Paul *******

@Pete ******

That's not true. It depends on the office. Some give 2 years, some 5 years.

4 days ago

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Paul *******

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

With 5 years one only. Most of DLT will give you a 2 years license with the DTV.

4 days ago

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

If you have a 5 year Thai license ( not a temporary one) then yes

4 days ago

Dany ********

Only if you have the permanent (5 year) thai driving license… not the first 2 year temporary one.

4 days ago

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

5 days ago

Toni *******

And no i dont need idp from thailand i can just use the thai license... everything depends on your country and laws

5 days ago

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

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Toni *******

Greg ********

Is it a 2 year or 5 year license? Pretty sure you need a 5 year for IDP.

5 days ago

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

@Greg *******

exactly. I tried to get it on a 2 year license and was turned away, need the 5 year one

4 days ago

Jef ********

@Greg *******