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Can I renew my 5-year Thai driver’s license with a tourist visa?
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!
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!
Answer summary
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
Garrett ***********
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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OP@Garrett **********
that's bad newsAlexia *****
To renew you need minimum 1 year VISA, TR is not recognized
Garrett ***********
@Alexia ****
Not true, you need a non immigrant visa.Оливер *********
OP@Alexia ****
90 day business Visa was always enough for renewal!Activity
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