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What documents do I need to convert my Australian driving license to a Thai driving license?
May i ask how to convert australian driving license into thai driving license
Got IDP as well
What else documents do i need ?
Cheers .
Got IDP as well
What else documents do i need ?
Cheers .
Answer summary
To convert an Australian driving license to a Thai driving license, you will need several documents including a residency certificate, a medical certificate, and possibly proof of your long-term visa or work permit. It's typically advised to visit the Department of Land Transport (DLT) for the specific requirements, which may include passing a basic visual test or reflex test. Your Australian license remains valid after conversion. Additionally, online learning and testing for a QR code may be required. It's recommended to get copies of all documents ready for submission.
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David **********
You need work permit or some sort of longer term visa. Med cert. I was able to do this myself when working in Krabi. They can give you a list of what you need at the transport office. I did have to go online and show them the government website about NSW licenses. Only had to to do reflex test, colour blind test and sit through a video in thai language. Got 2 year license initially now I have 5 year license. Make sure you have bike license on your Aussie one,. Ls was all I had, that was enough to get both car and bike licenses in Thailand. They are 2 separate licenses.
Kevin ************
You need copies of all your documents. They usually have a copy office at the DLT. Cheap and convenient.
James ***************
No idea where you are based, I went to the DLT yesterday at Banglamung I was refused an appointment because there was only 6 weeks left on my ‘Retirement Visa’ then they told me there is 2 month waiting list albeit the place was empty ?
David *********
Hi
I converted my bike licence easy as
Car was different as my license showed HT on the front and no calm explaining would they accept that the back of the license clearly shows I had a car plus other licenses
Had to sit the full test
Ironically since I’ve had my both proper Thai licenses, I’ve never been stopped even  at checkpoint
I converted my bike licence easy as
Car was different as my license showed HT on the front and no calm explaining would they accept that the back of the license clearly shows I had a car plus other licenses
Had to sit the full test
Ironically since I’ve had my both proper Thai licenses, I’ve never been stopped even  at checkpoint
John **********
@David ********
if you'd had an IDP you wouldn't have had that problemDavid *********
@John *********
I did have an IDP issued from DarwinJohn **********
@David ********
weird.Anthony ******************
residency certificate, medical certificate, basic visual test.
Peter ********
Also online video and test
Determine*********
OPRobert Scammell thanks mate..
GreyEle*******
DeterminedFrog5505 don’t miss the DLT elearning requirement. Online video watching will win you a QR code that you can show as a pic on your phone.
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Roland **********
See the link for the general requirements from DLT in Thailand. In the link that follows.
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Capable********
Can this be done without giving up your Australian license?
Anthony ******************
CapableDeer2755 yes
Intelligent***********
CapableDeer2755 yes, you keep your OZ license
Tony *******
CapableDeer2755 yes your aussie licence remains valid
Des ****
You will need a residency certificate from immigration and a medical certificate which is available for about ฿200 at clinic.
Determine*********
OPDes Dp cheers mate
Determine*********
OPDes Dp do i need to go any clinic and get it ?
Des ****
DeterminedFrog5505 just go to any small clinic. It's a joke, in my clinic there no medical, you just pay and get the paper
Paddy *****
Nigel Saunders she was a new hired. 😂
Nigel **********
Des Dp exactly. The first time for the first 2 years license, walked in and walked out with the certificate. The second time (for the 5year) the receptionist asked me how much I weighed. Stamped and out the door.
Neil ********
DeterminedFrog5505 yep
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