Do I need to renew my international driving permit after changing my address on my driving license?

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Nov 18, 2024

a month ago

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Changed my address on my driving licence 

Do I need to change address or renew my international driving permit

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TLDR : Answer Summary

If you have changed your address on your driving license, it is recommended to also update your International Driving Permit (IDP) to ensure that your address matches. While some comments suggest waiting until the IDP expires to renew it, it's important to note that an IDP typically cannot be changed online and should be updated at the time of renewal. Additionally, a Thai driving license is often sufficient for driving in Thailand, making an IDP unnecessary for holders of a Thai license.

John ********

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I got a idp on my address in UK. I sold my house 1 month ago I have a new address in UK.i go to Thailand on 27th this month old address and idp same address.can I change on line or is my idp no good

a month ago

Ian *****

What did you need for change address...just a new Certificate of Residence ??

a month ago

Colin *********

Thai license? License from another country? When posting a question, a bit more relevant information will help to get better, more specific answers. It's like people asking if they need a visa to visit Thailand, but not specifying what country they're from, what passport they hold,nobody can give the correct answer without certain relevant information. Comments before mine are general answers given based on a guess at your passport country, or assuming that you might have a Thai Driver's License. At least your terminology is correct in asking about the IDP, where many use 'License' when it should be 'Permit'.

a month ago

Tim ******

@Colin ********

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a month ago

Colin *********

@Tim *****

a month ago

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Colin *********

Lloyd *********

@Colin ********

what you say is correct, except if he has a Thai DL he doesn't need an IDP (not if driving in Thailand anyway)

a month ago

Colin *********

@Lloyd ********

I don't know what I have said that is wrong, that you needed to 'correct' me on. I didn't provide any specific information, rather, suggesting that the OP provide more information, so that others can be specific in their advice. That's why the two questions at the beginning of my comment. I'm fully aware that if one has a Thai Driver's License, they don't need an IDP. from personal experience, I know that an IDP is for people who are visiting another country, short term, who wish to drive themselves around while in foreign countries.

a month ago

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Neil ********

International driving licence not required if you have a Thai driving licence. Normally the internal licence has your home address linked to your home country licence

a month ago

Eddy *******

Can’t change online. Need to renew it. Probably change at renewal. Duration of IDP (1968)is 3 years or to expiry date of UK driving licence.

a month ago

Robin *******

Wait till it expires

a month ago

Gary ******

Your address must match, so yes

a month ago

John ********

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