Answereda year ago
What are the requirements for obtaining a Thailand driver's license as an expat?
In Bangkok, any advice please. Need a Thailand DL. I have IDP & current DL and retirement visa.
Answer summary
To obtain a Thai driver's license in Bangkok as an expat with a retirement visa, you need a set of documents including a resident certificate, medical certificate, and copies of your passport. Start by visiting the Department of Land Transport (DLT) and inquire about specific requirements. It's recommended to get a letter from immigration to streamline the process, and completing an online course may also be necessary. Ensure to have copies of your International Driving Permit (IDP) and visa, and prepare to pay the respective fees for the license.
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Adam ***********
You got $5000 Baht?
I’ll get you one quick! 😉
I’ll get you one quick! 😉
JP *******
You’re golden. Easy. Find DLT Office.
Watch the video prior to going.
Copy your QR code
Copies of IDP, VISA, Passport, Residency Cert. and Health Cert.
Pay $205bht (car) $105 (motorcycle)
done ✅ Maybe 20 min.
Watch the video prior to going.
Copy your QR code
Copies of IDP, VISA, Passport, Residency Cert. and Health Cert.
Pay $205bht (car) $105 (motorcycle)
done ✅ Maybe 20 min.
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Chang ******
@JP ******
took me 2 hours for me
Phil ******
@Jonathan *****
try the DLT website for requirementsResidence certificate and medical required as well as photos
Kay *******
Wow!! Where you gonna stay?
Kay *******
Congratulations 🎉
David **********
Do an online course with short test and show the Cert from it to dlt
David **********
Yes you need a medical certificate from a local clinic
David **********
Go to immigration and get a letter to dlt for licence then go to dlt and apply for licence
Sean **********
Assume you have checked and know you will also need medical cert, residence cert from immigration and photos
Per ***************
The only thing you can use is LKS or GMR. If you are smart even DCP will be availiable.
Peter ********
@Per **************
LKS, GMR, DCP.... ????Per ***************
@Peter *******
Yes, just like with Jonathan, I take it for granted that everyone knows the acronyms.Peter ********
@Per **************
how about FO with your acronyms, say what you mean,Sean **********
@Peter *******
yeah really, what with all the acronyms
Yvan **********
Just go to the closest motor vehicle office, ask what documents you need to show them and go back to get your DL
Frank **********
Department of Land Transport is where you will go after you get the documents Bob DeAndre stated.
Bob **********
Get a resident certificate,medical certificate and copies of passport if you want both licenses you’ll need doubles
Jonathan ******
OP@Bob *********
what are both licenses? I only know of one.Bob **********
@Jonathan *****
car and motorcycle they are separate in Thailand
Jesper *******
@Jonathan *****
driving and motorbike licence are issued separatelySean **********
@Jonathan *****
IDP international drivers permit & drivers license. We both only reaction test required.
Robert ********
@Bob *********
copy of entry stamp from passport too.Activity
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