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🇦🇺 Australia → Thai Driver Licence
State/Territory Driver Licence (NSW/VIC/QLD/WA etc.) · Convention: Geneva 1949
Quick Answer
Translation route: Translate via NAATI Certified Translator (blue stamp, CPN 3+) → Thai Notary Public → MFA legalization. DLT accepts NAATI Certified only — NAATI Recognised Practitioners are refused. Total turnaround: 1–2 day(s) (รอ NAATI translation ต่างประเทศ) + 1 วันที่ DLT. Motorcycle is issued as a SEPARATE licence (รยจ.). No road test required (physical/vision/reaction tests still apply).
DLT reciprocity notes
Provisional licences (P1/P2/Red-P/Green-P) are NOT convertible. You must hold Full/Open class.
Pitfalls
- Victorian licences expire every 10 years — verify current validity; renew via VicRoads if expired.
- Learner Licences (L-plate) cannot be converted.
- Heavy Rigid / Multi Combination classes do NOT map to Thai บ.2/ท.2 — full re-testing required.
Documents to prepare
- ✓ Passport + current visa (Non-Imm)
- ✓ Original foreign licence + 2 copies
- ✓ Certified translation (per country route)
- ✓ Immigration/Embassy residence certificate
- ✓ Medical certificate (≤ 30 days old)
- ✓ 2× 1-inch photos
- ✓ IDP if held (for reference)
- ✓ Thai address proof (lease/tabien)
FAQ
- Can I convert my P-plate licence to Thai?
- No — only Full/Open licences convert. Wait until you upgrade to Full before applying.
- What NAATI level does DLT accept?
- NAATI Certified Translator only (CPN 3-digit code). Recognised Practitioners without endorsement are refused.
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