How To Get A Thai Drivers License

Thailand’s law regarding motorbike license requirements for foreigners is rather vague, and commonly up to interpretation of any police officer you speak with. The best way to avoid any trouble, tickets or bribes is to simply get a Thai license. It’s the only 100% sure way to be left hassle free during one of those pesky check points. Although the process isn’t overly complex, it is made difficult by the paperwork requirements, appointment booking process, confusing amount of lines, and complete lack of English at the Department of Transport. That’s where we can help streamline the whole process for you.

Foreign to Thai Drivers License Conversion

Option #1 - Show your current valid Driver’s license from another country to get a Thai license issued to match

(You keep your original license as well)

FOREIGN TO THAI DRIVER’S LICENSE CONVERSION: Utilize your current valid drivers license from another country to receive a matching Thai Driver’s license.

The steps: (The expected completion time is two non-consecutive days)

  1. Our trained staff will review your documents and prepare them to be submitted

  2. On the day of processing our staff will navigate all the queues, handle the paperwork and provide professional translation service.

Cost: (including all service and government fees)

  • Car or motorbike license: 1,800 Baht (3-4 hours to process)

  • Car and motorbike license: 2,400 Baht (If currently have motorcycle license or endorsement) (3-4 hours to process)

  • Car and motorbike license: 2,900 Baht (If currently do not have a motorcycle license or endorsement) (1 day to process and 1/2 day for driving tests)

What is required

  1. Passport with visa

    • Visa must have a minimum of 30 days validity from the date of license processing

    • Visa type is not important to the license processing, however tourist visa holders will unlikely be unable to receive the required certificate of residency as required below and thus not eligible for a license conversion.

  2. A valid drivers license or international license (1949 or 1968). Note: If your drivers license is not in English, it must be officially translated and stamped by your home country Embassy or an authorized translation service.

  3. Certificate of residency or Non-digital Work Permit : (See details for eligibility)

    • Certificate of residency: Issued from either your home country Embassy (Valid for 1 year) or Thai immigration office (Valid for 30 days) Please note, The Certificate of residency is specific document. The Embassy and Thai Immigration (excluding Nakon Sawan) will be familiar with it. All other forms of address proof such as TM30, rental contracts, title ownership books, etc are not accepted. We strongly advise contacting your embassy or Thai Immigration Office directly for information on eligibility to receive a certificate of residency as it can very based on factors such as visa type, length of stay, housing situation, etc.

    • A work permit which is a physical blue book with your address listed between pages 24-26 can be accepted. Note, the majority of work permits are either digital or do not have a home address listed and thus can not be used. In that case, a Certificate of residency would be required instead.

  4. Medical certificate, not over 30 days old (We can help you get one on the registration day at a nearby clinic within a few minutes, otherwise any hospital or clinic will be familiar with this if you prefer to get before. You can see a few examples of local providers here)

Want a quick review before the theory test? It may be basic, but www.traffic-rules.com offers free review material specific to Thailand.

Ready to get yours? Call: 0850550247 E-mail: info@bsrbikeshop.com

Frequently Asked Questions

New Thai Drivers License

Option #2 - Apply for a new car and motorbike license in Bangkok

NEW DRIVER’S LICENSE: If you do not currently have a drivers license, we can still help you get one at the Department of Transport and guide you through the process. Our trained staff will help review all of your required documents prior to registration, fill out and submit all required forms and paperwork at the Dept of transport, handle all of the queues, provide personal translations, and overall guide you through the process. You will receive two individual licenses, one for car and one for motorbike. Each valid for a period of year 2 years, at which time they can be renewed to 5 years each.

The expected completion time is two days (non consecutive days)

  • Day 1. Complete basic eyesight/reaction tests, license training, educational videos, and theory test (6-8 hours)

  • Day 2. Driving text explanation, driving test, drivers license photo and processing (4-8 hours)

Cost: (including all service and government fees)

  • Car or motorbike license: 3,900 Baht

  • Car and motorbike license: 4,900 Baht

What is required

  1. Passport with visa

    • Visa must have a minimum of 30 days validity from the date of license processing

    • Visa type is not important to the license processing, however tourist visa holders will unlikely be unable to receive the required certificate of residency as required below and thus not eligible for a Thai license.

  2. Certificate of residency or Non-digital Work Permit : (See details for eligibility)

    • Certificate of residency: Issued from either your home country Embassy (Valid for 1 year) or Thai immigration office (Valid for 30 days) Please note, The Certificate of residency is specific document. The Embassy and Thai Immigration (excluding Nakon Sawan) will be familiar with it. All other forms of address proof such as TM30, rental contracts, title ownership books, etc are not accepted. We strongly advise contacting your embassy or Thai Immigration Office directly for information on eligibility to receive a certificate of residency as it can very based on factors such as visa type, length of stay, housing situation, etc.

    • An work permit which is a physical blue book with your address listed between pages 24-26 can be accepted. Note, the majority of work permits are either digital or do not have a home address listed and thus can not be used. In that case, a Certificate of residency would be required instead.

  3. Medical certificate, not over 30 days old (We can help you get one on the registration day at a nearby clinic within a few minutes, otherwise any hospital or clinic will be familiar with this if you prefer to get before. You can see a few examples of local providers here)

Want a quick review before the theory test? It may be basic, but www.traffic-rules.com offers free review material specific to Thailand.

Ready to get yours? Call: 0850550247 E-mail: info@bsrbikeshop.com

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