Answered10 months ago
Why was I only granted a 2-year extension for my Thai driver's license with DTV Visa instead of 5 years?
Regarding renewal Thai driver's license from 2 to 5 years: I didn't get 5 years because my DTV VISA was not valid for the entire 5 years. (missing 6 months🙄, I thought it was childish) I only got 2 years again. This was on Koh Samui. What has been your experience?
Answer summary
The individual experienced frustration in renewing their Thai driver's license due to their DTV (Digital Tourist Visa) not covering the full duration required for a 5-year license extension, resulting in only a 2-year renewal. Community responses clarified that eligibility for a 5-year license is primarily based on visa type rather than its duration, as DTV is classified as a tourist visa and typically does not qualify for longer extensions. Variability in licensing practices across different locations in Thailand was also discussed.
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Anonymous ******************
Most transportation offices will issue only 2 years when holding a DTV; there are some others that issue 5 years, but they seem to be fewer and fewer. It has nothing to do with the expiration.
Fati ******
I’m DTV holder, could anyone explain the whole procedure to get Thai driving license as I m holding valid Australian driving license
Jesper *******
@Fati *****
make appointment online of the DLT you are visiting....get ready passport copies, residency cert (original) , medical cert, foreign driving licence, do a online video watching (1 hr) get QR after completing.....visit the DLT on your appointment date do some reaction test and get your thai licence same dayColin ********
I have dtv renewed licence at Chonburi land and transport office got 2 years
Kanom *******
@Colin *******
hi was you able to walk in or did you need a appointment ?Colin ********
@Kanom ******
go first without appointment to make further appointment and they give list of documents to bringColin ********
Kanom *******
@Colin *******
thanks for the heads up I've done residency in pattaya hoping that's good enough. I can only but try. Thank you for sharing your experience.Colin ********
@Kanom ******
yes I had to wait 5 weeks I tried bueng kan before that they wouldn't give me residency certificate on a dtvKanom *******
@Colin *******
I'm of to burriram for for couple of days I'll try there. Pattaya and Rayong couldn't give me an appointment until FebruaryKanom *******
@Colin *******
Oh :-/ I have all documents I'm only there for 2 days. Oh well I'll try my luck 🤞
Peter ********
An anonymous post calling something childish 555 how childish 555
John **********
Despite people being able to get a 5 year licence on a DTV in some places legally it is a tourist visa so holders aren't entitled to a 5 year licence so don't go expecting one
Begp*****
Childish? It’s the exact opposite!
James *******
Renewed a 2 year and got a 5 year a couple of weeks ago. 1.5 years in to a DTV.
Anonymous *************
OP@James ******
congrats! 👏 I think less touristy areas are 'friendlier' to accommodate...
Mary *****
@James ******
and in which department of DLT?Mary *****
Hua Hin
James *******
@Mary ****
I don't think Hua Hin has one.James *******
@Mary ****
you mean which DLT province office? Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Anonymous ******************
In chiang mai even with one month left visa no matter the Visa, You get the 5year license
Brandon ************
It has nothing to do with how long your visa has. It has to do with the type of visa. DTV is a tourist visa, and generally tourist visas are not eligible for 5-year extensions.
People on long-term stays like retirement and marriage only receive 1 year at a time, but they can get 5-year extensions.
People on long-term stays like retirement and marriage only receive 1 year at a time, but they can get 5-year extensions.
Anonymous ******************
@Brandon ***********
in chiang mai I asked , I am not on one but last week the Lady told me no Problem with DTV to get the 5 year Extension if your 2 years are completeBrandon ************
Anonymous participant 560 Yes, each DLT office is different. And sometimes each person inside the office does things differently. Uniformity is not one of Thailand's strong suits.
Anonymous *************
OP@Brandon ***********
So true... same same but different... 🙂
Chris **********
You can think it's childish all you want, but that is legal. I couldn't transfer my Australian license directly over because I missed the 6 month window by 3 days. Unfortunate for me, but that's legal.
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