What do I need to upgrade my 2-year Thai driving license to a 5-year license and obtain a 1-year IDP?

Thai driving license 5-year driving license International Driving Permit (IDP)license upgrade process Thai driving regulations

Feb 3, 2025

3 days ago

Hein **********

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Hi I have a 2 years driving license in Thai. 

May I know what do I need to upgrade to 5 years license and then, to 1 year IDP? Also, can you please advise how long it will take for each process? Thank you.

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The user is inquiring about the requirements and processes to upgrade their 2-year Thai driving license to a 5-year license and to obtain a 1-year International Driving Permit (IDP), as well as the estimated time it would take for each process.

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3 days ago

Aake **********

Same same

3 days ago

John **********

If you are on a DTV then it's unlikely you can get a 5 year licence

3 days ago

Hein **********

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@John *********

I have a dependent (Non O) visa. Can I get it with that?

3 days ago

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

@Hein *********

If you have a two years temporary thai driver license you’ll get a five years permanent licence when you renew it with a Non O visa. Just did it two weeks ago.

You can apply for an appointment online through this app and you’ll need a residence certificate and a health certificate as well.

You’ll also need to watch the movie in the link and answer some simple questions. At the DLT you do the regular test regarding sight and reaction.

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3 days ago

Stuart *********

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

Possibly office dependent but from a two to five year license you don’t need to do that video and get the QR code to show that you’ve watched it. In Phang Nga you needed to do it going from a five year renewal but not from a two to five year one.

3 days ago

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

@Stuart ********

Ok, yes business as usual I guess. Had to watch it myself when I got the last two year and finally now when I got five years permanent. (Have had two years temporary licences for 11 years).

3 days ago

Stuart *********

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

As mentioned it’s probably office dependent. Like all stuff here rules are rules except they may or may not be enforced.

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