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Can I renew my 5-year Thai driver’s license with a tourist visa?

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Nov 26, 2021

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Hello people, I wonder if someone could help me with this. It concerns my Thai drivers license.

For years I have been going to Thailand on a non immigrant B (business)visa. Buying goods for my business.

But now the consulate is only offering me a 60 day tourist visa.

Is it possible with this Visa to renew my 5 year Thai license for another 5 years? I obtained the licence in Pattaya.

I appreciate any help, thanks!

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To renew a 5-year Thai driver’s license, you must hold a non-immigrant visa. A tourist visa only qualifies for a 2-year temporary license renewal, not the full 5 years. Therefore, with a tourist visa, you won't be able to maintain your 5-year license.

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Peter *********

Tourist visa will only renew for 2 years not 5 years

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Unfortunately you need to be on a non immigrant visa to obtain or renew a 5 year license. If you'll be on a tourist visa, you'll revert back to a 2 year temporary license when you renew it.

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that's bad news

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Alexia *****

To renew you need minimum 1 year VISA, TR is not recognized

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Garrett ***********

Not true, you need a non immigrant visa.

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90 day business Visa was always enough for renewal!

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