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What are the requirements and details for renewing a driving license in Thailand on a DTV?
Driving License RenewalDTV VisaThailand ImmigrationDLT RequirementsCertificate of ResidenceHealth CertificateMotorbike LicenseCar License
Jun 24, 2025
10 months ago
Toni *******
ORIGINAL POSTERAs for renewing driving licenses, you get 2year with DTV not 5year, I guess this was expected as its a tourist visa, but I had some hopes because its 5year visa 😝
And for requirements, on DLT website it says certificate of residence but no, you need the same paper from IO that you needed when you got your first license (for motorbike, and car, different papers).
The officer at transportation office said, and wrote on my appointment letter that I need 1 cert and 1 copy of it. A bit confusing since i renew motorbike and car. Car they check both boxes in 1 paper?
I have never renewed a license here before, so of course obvious things for some people, but just FYI for people like me...
You also need to print out the certificate of your 1hour training, showing from phone is not enough.
And for requirements, on DLT website it says certificate of residence but no, you need the same paper from IO that you needed when you got your first license (for motorbike, and car, different papers).
The officer at transportation office said, and wrote on my appointment letter that I need 1 cert and 1 copy of it. A bit confusing since i renew motorbike and car. Car they check both boxes in 1 paper?
I have never renewed a license here before, so of course obvious things for some people, but just FYI for people like me...
You also need to print out the certificate of your 1hour training, showing from phone is not enough.
TLDR : Answer Summary
Renewing a driving license in Thailand on a DTV visa typically grants a 2-year renewal rather than the expected 5 years. Key requirements include a certificate of residence from the Immigration Office, a photocopy of the driving license (both sides), and a printed certificate of 1-hour training. Confusion arises over the documentation needed for motorbike and car renewals, particularly around using one certificate for both. Different DLT offices have different policies; some may issue a 5-year license upon renewal. It is important to confirm specific requirements with the local DLT office before proceeding.
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It depends where you are. Some offices will give you a 5 year licence when renewing your 2 year licence with a DTV. Chiang Mai for example.
Lee ********
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I've also heard this when reviewing your initial.Reply to
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Wannikea *********
Myself I've had the 2 yr, and then two 5 year licences, curious if they will grant me another 5 year when I renew again next year in Chiang Rai.
Toni *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wannikea ********
ah you had non-o or some long visa before and now a tourist dtv?Wannikea *********
@Toni ******
initially tourist visa 12 yrs ago, then non B, now DTVReply to
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Toni *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wannikea ********
with what visa did you do the renewals?Reply to
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Toni *******
ORIGINAL POSTERAlso copy of this wasnt accepted, have to remove the tm6 and take new copy
Toni *******
ORIGINAL POSTERAh yes, this is nong prue DLT office (chonburi)
Muay *************
I was told at a driving school last week that they will give the 5 year license for DTV holders.( after the initial 2 years) Was in Chiang mai .. I guess as most things no set rules.
Toni *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Muay ************
i will ask again when i go to the renewal appointment next week 😅 but as for now, i was told 2yearsTodd *********
@Muay ************
after the initial two years is correctToni *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Todd ********
i was just told its another 2years, i was there 1hour ago getting appointment to renew with dtvTodd *********
@Toni ******
which office? So you had a two year license, presumably on another visa. Now have DTV but looking to renew?
Toni *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Todd ********
i just asked MOTS services about this, they answered me in 10seconds that 2years only. @Muay ************
can you name the driving school getting 5year licenses with DTV?Toni *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Todd ********
i will make a new post next tuesday, when I actually have the new license, now I only went for document check and booked appointmentToni *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Todd ********
chonburi. Yes I had different visa back then, but she didnt ask about it and it doesnt show on the license. She said "2years for DTV" when I asked will I get 5Muay *************
@Toni ******
I think we all been in Thailand long enough to know that what we are told by one officer at one place is not necessarily the exact way it is everytime right?Toni *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Muay ************
yes. Could you ask your driving school do they have any customers who got 5years with DTV, or are they only speculating?Reply to
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Stephan ***********
The "paper from IO" is the "Certificate of residence". And yes... the DLT accept one original and one copy if you renew both licenses together. Same for the Health certificate... you need to buy just one, not two. About the e-learning... it says "print it out" but some DLT-Offices are totally fine with a screen shot on your phone.
Toni *******
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save button didnt work on the site, tried with phone and computer, so Im heading to print the screenshot 😝Reply to
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Toni *******
ORIGINAL POSTERAnd you need a photocopy of your license (both sides), didnt say this on DLT site either
Stephan ***********
@Toni ******
Also that depends on your local DLT office. Some want copies, others don't care...Toni *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stephan **********
this is nong prue office (or is it called chonburi)Reply to
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