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Do I need a certificate of residence for my Thai driving license application?

Apr 23, 2025
6 hours ago
Stephen ********
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I am about to apply for my Thai driving license, my question is do I need a certificate of residence from immigration as it says in the transport office or will my blue book and condo deeds be ok. There was no one available to ask. Thank in advance
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TLDR : Answer Summary
To apply for a Thai driving license, you will need a certificate of residence from immigration. Although some have been able to use alternative documents like a blue book or condo deeds, most responses indicate that an official certificate is required, especially since rules can change frequently. Additional documents such as a medical certificate and passport will also be necessary.
Greg *********
Yes, I needed a certificate of residence and it had to say it was for a driver license. I also needed a separate one for the motorcycle license.
Bob **********
You can make a copy if your getting two licenses and a copy of your medical certificate
Andy ********
@Bob *********
Are you sure. Resident Certificates cannot be copies, originals only.
Andy ********
Just get one to be sure as rules change on the hour and by the person you deal with.
Stephen ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Andy *******
quite right Andy
John **********
You might have a blue book but it won't have your name in it. Only Thais go in a blue book. Regardless you will need a residence certificate from immigration and apply medical certificate from a surgery, along with your passport
Phil *******
Yellow house book for foreigner and then you can get Thai foreigner ID card as well . You can use them both for driving licence.
Pete *******
@Phil ******
not in Banglamung or in Rayong offices. New rules, will now only accept certificate of residency from Immigration.
Neil ********
@Phil ******
yep. Blue book is the wifeโ€™s ๐Ÿ˜‚
John ********
Got mine with a pink id card no residence cert.
Henrik *****
If a governmental office ask for something, you provide it.
Pui *****
You will need a certificate of residence or a physical work permit book with your address in it.
David ***********
@Pui ****
I never have and I'm on my 4th licence.
Pui *****
@David **********
DLT's own regulations on their website show it is required, and I can confirm it was needed when I renewed my license this week. Either residence certificate or work permit book are accepted.
David ***********
@Pui ****
I think it's each office to their own.
Pui *****
@David **********
which office did you use?
David ***********
@Pui ****
Kalasin
Rick *********
@David **********
yes very true.
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