What documents do I need to obtain a car and motorbike driver's license in Thailand with a retirement visa?

Nov 15, 2024
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Chang ******
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Hi everyone

What do I need to get driver license car and motorbike ?? In Thailand???

I have 12 months retirement visa international license, TM 30 , ?? And what else, certificates of residency? If you kindly let me know Thank you 😊
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To obtain a car and motorbike driver's license in Thailand, you will need several documents including your national driver's license, a medical certificate, a certificate of residency, and copies of your passport and visa stamp. It's also important to note that you'll require separate sets of documents for the car and motorbike licenses. While an international driving permit (IDP) can assist in the process, it must be accompanied by your native license, and all documents should be translated and certified if not in English. Additionally, be prepared for vision tests at the Department of Land Transport (DLT) office, and check the specific requirements of the DLT office you plan to visit as they may vary.
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Raymond *******
Be in pants (Samui) ! the first one is valid for 2 years, after to renew it is 5 years.
Ian **********
You will also do a reaction test and peripheral colour vision eye test
Andrew *******
Just a licence from your country
Aake **********
Unlegal SCAAAAM
Chang ******
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@Aake *********
people has different opinions
Aake **********
Andrew *******
@Aake *********
So how did I get mine
Henrik *****
Depends on which DLT office you wan’t to apply at, so contact the DLT-office of your choice, since it is slightly differs.

If colorblind you may run into problems.
Ian ********
Paul ********
Your international driving permit will save you loads of time as they then know what you have driven in your country. Ie if you drive a big bike it will be transferred to you Thai bike license
Pete *******
Pattaya DLT

Copy passport, copy visa stamp, medical certificate, certificate of residency, home country license translated and certified if not in English. You need one set of documents for the car and another set for the bike. They accept photocopy’s so don’t pay for two medical and residency certificates.
Chang ******
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@Pete ******
thank you sir where I can get medical certification ? Any hospital ??
Pete *******
@Chang *****
any clinic, around 150 baht, no need to see a doctor.
Paul *******
You national licence (you do not have an international licence - it is an international drivers permit (IDP) which is not a licence at all. And you need a medical certificate.
Graham ******
@Paul ******
and a Certificate of Residence from Immigration specifically to get a Driving Licence
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