ฉบับภาษาไทย: อ่านหน้านี้เป็นภาษาไทย
What documents does a foreigner need for a Thai driving licence?
Short answer
The Department of Land Transport generally asks for the passport with a valid permission to stay, evidence of residence in Thailand (a certificate of residence from Immigration or from your embassy, or an accepted alternative), and a recent medical certificate — followed by the tests the office requires for the category applied for.
Holders of a valid licence from another country are often examined more lightly, but the treatment depends on the licence, the country and the office, and a translation of the foreign licence may be required. An International Driving Permit is a travel document, not a substitute for a Thai licence once you are resident, and it is issued against a home-country licence that must remain valid.
Two practical points: the medical certificate has a short shelf life, so obtain it in the days immediately before the appointment, and the residence evidence has its own validity period set by the issuer. Confirm both with the specific transport office before you travel to it — requirements and accepted documents vary between provinces. Scope, turnaround and fees are confirmed by IVC staff by phone, LINE or email — this site does not publish prices.
Reviewed as of 2026-08-04. General guidance only, not case-specific advice and not a guarantee of outcome. Government fees, conditions and processing times are set by the responsible authority and can change. This site does not publish prices — please ask our staff.
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