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What should Canadians living in Thailand do with their address on their Canadian driver's license and snail mail?

Canadian expatriates Thailand residency address change Canadian driver's license mail forwarding Thai driving license

May 22, 2023

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Hey all, for Canadians that relocated to Thailand, what did you do with your address on your Canadian drivers license/snail mail? Did you change it to a relative's address, or something else? And anything else you need to do for your address regarding the government?

Thanks in advance! 🙏

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Canadians relocating to Thailand should consider changing their address on their Canadian driver's license to a relative's address or similar. It is mentioned that obtaining a Thai driving license is necessary, so updating the old Canadian license may not be a priority. Additionally, there are options for mail forwarding through services like Anytime mailbox.

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John ********

You will need a thai driving licence so don't worry about your old driving licence

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what about International Driving Permit? I heard from Elite Visa specialists that having an IDP will allow you to keep using your Canadian driver's license

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John ********

as the man said only for 3 months period it all depends on your local licensing office you will have to go to see a doctor to check you out

It was a long time ago I did it but I am sure that you have to get a letter from your embassy and do a eye test at the test office

You can check the information for your thai license on their website

Or you can get a company to help you with your license

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Richard *********

ONLY up to 3 months

thailand expects you to posses a local license if ujr here more than 3 months

I keep my Ca license and us bank accounts< all mail goes to my sisters address

been over here 34+ years

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Av **********

Anytime mail box I can send u a referral code

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Koj***

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sure-- send in DM, thanks

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