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Can you renew a Thai driving license for 5 years with a DTV visa in Bangkok?

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Nov 3, 2025

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Is it possible to get 5 years renewal thai driving license with DTV in Bangkok?

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Yes, it's possible to get a 5-year renewal of a Thai driving license with a DTV visa, but typically you need to hold a 2-year temporary license first. Some users have reported successfully obtaining a 5-year license with a DTV visa in Bangkok, while others mention it depends on local DLT office regulations and documentation. There are mixed accounts, with some indicating that DTV holders usually qualify only for a 2-year temporary license.

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Phil ******

No not without a 2 year one first

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Hilda ********

I know a guy that knows a guy

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Pete *******

The DLT regulations state for a 5 year license you must hold a non immigrant visa. I suppose it all depends how strict is your local DLT office.

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Irfy****

It depends on the office and the documents you have.

I went to renew my 2 year licences for a second time with a month left on my ED visa. They gave me 5 year licences in Khon Kaen.

Your mileage may vary depending on the office.

But in the grand scheme of things, 2 year vs 5 year licences are not much different in terms of cost or time. You just need to get your documents together sooner.

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Thomas ********

Got a new DL in Phuket earlier this year with a DTV.

I previously held a 5-year on a different visa, but it expired and I was hoping to renew for 5 years. They told me that DTV-holders are only permitted to have temporary 2-year licenses.

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Thomas ********

Yeah just going based off of what they told me in Thai at Phuket

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Paul *******

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Yep. Phuket, Pattaya, Rayong and some others only extend licenses for 2 years if you're on a DTV.

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5 years possible at all Bangkok offices except for Bang Chak.

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John **********

You shouldn't be able to get a 5 year licence on a DTV but it appears some people have been successful. I know my DLT office specifies that you must be on a Non-immigrant visa. If you login to the DLT app and make an appointment for the office you want to use it should tell you

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Kyaw *****

1st u need to have 2 years Temporary License and then after 2 years , u can change to 5 years permanent License

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may i know what office did you go?

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Kyaw *****

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thanks 🙏

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already have 2 years license

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Kyaw *****

Anonymous participant i changed 5 years License with DTV

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Toni *****

I got 5 years with DTV visa in April. From 2 year to 5 year. Bangkok

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bangkok? what office can it get?

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

You will also need to do a 90 day report in bangkok to get a residence certificate.

Otherwise you will need to be on a yellow book, which is not easy to get on one and it will disqualify you from VAT cashback at the airport. Either be on good terms with your landlord to go through the process or own your own property.

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Brandon ************

Anonymous participant 202 That requirement has been gone for over a year.

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Anonymous participant 202 i will do after 90 days report

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Toni *****

Nimetön osallistuja Phra Khanong but keep in mind its been 6+ months since i got mine and it mightve been changed

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anyway , thanks for your information.

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Piotrek ********

I've done first 2 years in Phuket and then 5 years in Pattaya, so I think it's also doable in Bangkok if nothing changed.

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while on a DTV?

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Piotrek ********

Pattaya yes.

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Steve *******

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did you use an agent? I need to renew mine next year and don't want a 2 year extension

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Paul *******

There's a lot of reports from people saying tourists now can only renew for two years on a temporary licence

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