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Can you renew a car driving license from 2 years to 5 years on a DTV in Thailand?
Thai Driving LicenseDTV VisaVisa TypesRenewing Driving LicenseNon-O Visa RequirementsThailand ImmigrationExpat Living in Thailand
Dec 25, 2025
4 months ago
AuthenticO**********
ORIGINAL POSTERHas anyone here ever used DTV to renew the car driving license? (from 2 yrs to 5 yrs)
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around renewing a driving license in Thailand for those on a DTV visa. It appears that while most holders start with a 2-year license, some have successfully transitioned to a 5-year license upon renewal. Key points include that a Non-O visa may be required for the 5-year license, and some individuals have reported different experiences based on their location and specific circumstances related to residency certificates and medical exams.
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Pascal ***********
In Phuket unfortunately only 2 years. 😔
Renewed mine for the 3rd time last month. Before on METV, now on DTV.
Renewed mine for the 3rd time last month. Before on METV, now on DTV.
Pontus ****
My 2-year license expired 7 years ago, had to make a new and got 5 years. on the DTV.. Did it like 3 weeks ago.
Guri *******
Yes i do
Anonymous ******************
It’s possible , no problem according to DLT clerk Chiang Mai , just need residency certificate + medical exam paper. 505 Bath for each verhicle , car or motorcycle
Anonymous ******************
I went in October to Rayong and got my first 2yr licence. There were two other guys there both on DTVs renewing their 2yr licence and were both given a 5yr!
Tommi *******
Can't
John **********
As the DTV is classed as a tourist visa you would normally only get a 2 year licence
SoftFal*******
Did renew mine 2->5 year april in bkk sukhumvit dlt
Andrew ********
Everyone gets a 2 year license to start out with. Once the 2 years is up and you re-new you can get the 5 years license
Edit** I forgot to explain the need of a non-o visa to qualify for 5 year my bad
Edit** I forgot to explain the need of a non-o visa to qualify for 5 year my bad
Jef ********
Old information ℹ️ that was the case up until about 8 months ago 👌🙏🏽
Andrew ********
@Jef *******
ah figures thats when I got the info in may lol 😆 I been watching for changes but nothing has been approved ill have to look again.Jef ********
To be honest , it’s still case by case this is Thailand 1% might get through. 99 might not.
But as a general rule about 8 months ago they said you must have a visa that has 1 year stamps. ( not 1 year remaining) just a 1 year stamp
So like retirement, elite , LTR etc.
But as a general rule about 8 months ago they said you must have a visa that has 1 year stamps. ( not 1 year remaining) just a 1 year stamp
So like retirement, elite , LTR etc.
Jef ********
Man I was about to jump on your last comment 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Andrew ********
@Jef *******
it looks the same to me a 2 year license is first step and non-o visa has been required. I didnt clarify that a non-o visa was required i just assumed that was understood my bad that and it was pointed out already just saying everyone starts at 2 yearJef ********
And DTV is not a NON O visa…..
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James *******
I renewed and got a 5 year license.
Kanom *******
@James ******
hi where did you renew. I need to renew my license and just been granted DTV, happy days:-)James *******
@Kanom ******
Prachuap Khiri Khan.Kanom *******
@James ******
thank you for replying. Merry Christmas mateyJames *******
@Kanom ******
thank you, and to you.Reply to
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Camilla *********************
I did last month. Got 5 years driving license
Camilla *********************
I have dtv visa
Wannikea *********
@Camilla ********************
and you have which visa?Jan ******************
@Camilla ********************
lucky you, that's not common!AuthenticO**********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Camilla ********************
may i ask where did you get it done? and is there a specific document needed?Reply to
AuthenticO**********
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AuthenticO**********
ORIGINAL POSTERDoes it mean you can only renew for another 2 years? or it can’t be renewed at all, just let it expire?
Anonymous ******************
AuthenticOctopus9970 You can renew for 2 years each time.
Dany ********
Anonymer Teilnehmer 856 thats not the general consensus
AuthenticO**********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 856 got it, thank you!
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Pete *******
According to the DLT regulations the 5 year driving license is only issued to holders of Non Immigrant visas.
Dany ********
@Pete ******
then why do so many get 5 years? 😅Pete *******
@Dany *******
no idea but the regulations are clearly stated on the DLT website.Reply to
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Sefton ********
@Pete ******
Or LTR or others.. Chiang Mai was giving DTV holder 5 years initially. I got one early on.. Now I dont know.
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Wannikea *********
You need a long-term visa to get a 5-year license.
Dany ********
@Wannikea ********
people on DTV are getting a 5yr left and right. so this is again not a correct informationZafer *****
@Wannikea ********
Any idea about those already having 5 years license? Mine is expiring in 2027Brandon ************
@Zafer ****
You will get a 2 year renewalJef ********
You can’t seriously expect an answer to this question
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