How many months prior can I renew my Thai motorcycle and car license, and what are the document requirements?

Thai Motorcycle License Car License Renewal Visa and Immigration in Thailand DLT Requirements Document Checklist for License Renewal

May 14, 2024

6 months ago

Bill *********

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My Thai Motorcycle and Car (5 year issue) are due to expire in August 2024.

Can you please advise how many months prior I can renew?

Please also list document requirements?

Would I need to resit the tests again? 

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You can renew your Thai motorcycle and car license up to 3 months before expiration. To achieve a longer 6-year license, it is advisable to renew right after your birthday in August. Required documents include a residence certificate from immigration, a doctor's statement regarding your health, your passport, and existing licenses. At the Department of Land Transport (DLT), you will only need to complete simple eyesight and reaction tests.

Jan ******************

@Bill ********

You’ll need another residence certificate from the immigration and a simple doctor’s statement regarding general health condition.

Bring you passport and licenses, and you’ll need to make copies at the DLT.

At the DLT you only need to do some simple test regarding sight and reaction. If you’re still on a Long Term visa you’ll get another five years.

6 months ago

Bill *********

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@Jan *****************

I have a Pink Thai ID card, would this suffice in place of resident certificate?

6 months ago

Andy **********

@Bill ********

I believe you can use the yellow house book, in place of a residents certificate if you have got one, just what I've heard.

6 months ago

Jan ******************

@Bill ********

I hope some more experienced people than me can tell. I did and renewed my licenses four times, every time with a residence certificate as my only option.

6 months ago

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Jan ******************

Bill *********

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@Jan *****************

thanks for all the info, very much appreciated,,

6 months ago

Mil ***********

@Bill ********

you must also do the e learning. Just watch 4 YouTube clips and answer 4 questions. Show them the QR code.

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6 months ago

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Mil ***********

Stuart *********

You can do 3 months prior but do it just after your birthday in August that way you’ll get a 6 year license.

6 months ago

Jan ******************

At the DLT in Buriram they didn’t let me renew my licenses until the last day of the validity. I’ve seen feedbacks with the same experience but also as you state, so it probably varies a bit depending on where you are.

6 months ago

Stuart *********

@Jan *****************

Yes probably the case.

6 months ago

Bill *********

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@Stuart ********

I live in hua hin with DLT base in Pranburi,

6 months ago

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Bill *********