What is the process for obtaining a Thai motorcycle driving license as a foreigner with an international driving permit?

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Hello people! 
What is the process of getting Thai Driving license (for DTV)? I already have driving license in my country and international driving permit (Car + Motorcycle). I want only motorcycle permit for Thailand.

Is any Letter of Residence needed from immigration? If it is, then what is the process?

And is it possible to get the Letter of Residence without any rent contract for accommodation, for example, If I am staying in hostels (not monthly contract), will this be fine?

Ask Thailand · Answer

To obtain a Thai motorcycle driving license as an expat, you need to get a Certificate of Residence from your local immigration office. This requires you to be registered at your accommodation, which may be complicated if you're staying in hostels without a monthly rental contract. The TM30 online registration is essential for this. It is worth checking with the immigration officials about your eligibility, as rules may vary. Agents in areas like Pattaya can assist in this process, and you can also find detailed information, including appointment scheduling for tests, on the Department of Land Transport (DLT) website.

Jon ***** · Answer

Go to your local branch. They will give you a printout of requirements. It's not difficult at all.

Robert ********** · Answer

You can find all the information on the DLT website, make an appointment online and do the theory test online

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Colin ******* · Answer

Give One Stop Visa and Driving Licence a call they can sort everything including the residents certificate 0960941132

Nongnuch ******** · Answer

to obtain a "certificate of residence" from Immigration, the minimum requirement is that you need to be registered in your accomodation by the TM30 online system registration. If a hostel stay counts as a valid reason, this is up to the decision of the Immigration official. So if they refuse, you still can try your luck with an agency. In Pattaya, it is relatively easy with a service from an agent to get your IDP converted to a Thai driving license, regardless where you stay

Brandon ************ · Answer

You get a certificate or residence from your local immigration office.  What is required varies by office.  You would need to go there and ask.

What is the process for obtaining a Thai motorcycle driving license as a foreigner with an international driving permit?

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