Driver licences & international permits · SKU GD-DRV-01 · ภาษาไทย
Converting a foreign driver licence to a Thai licence
The full package for holders of a foreign licence: certified translation via the route recognised for the issuing country, a residence certificate from Immigration or the embassy, a medical certificate, and booking and attending the physical aptitude tests at the transport office.
- Service fee
- Quoted after reviewing your case and documents — ask our staff by phone, LINE or email (no online cart)
- Typical turnaround
- 5–7 business days including translation and certification; the transport-office stage completes in one day once documents are complete
- Used for
- Foreign residents in Thailand who want a Thai licence instead of renewing an IDP each year
- Authority fees
- Department of Land Transport fees: THB 200 for a temporary private car licence and THB 100 for a temporary motorcycle licence, plus the THB 5 application fee (THB 205 / 105 in total). Medical certificate and translation costs are separate.
What you receive
- Translation of the licence certified via the route recognised for the issuing country
- Coordination of the residence certificate and medical certificate
- Queue booking and accompaniment at the transport office
- The Thai driver licence in the class approved
What to prepare
- Valid foreign driver licence with copies
- Passport with a valid visa and entry stamp
- Residence certificate from Immigration or your embassy
- Medical certificate issued within the period accepted by the transport office
Authorities involved
- Department of Land Transport (Chatuchak, branches, provincial offices)
- Immigration Bureau
- Embassy of the issuing country
Legal basis and references
Motor Vehicle Act B.E. 2522 (1979) as amended, with the ministerial regulations on fees and the Department of Land Transport rules on driver-licence procedures.
We are a document preparation and filing agent acting under a power of attorney. We are not a government body and cannot guarantee the outcome of any authority's decision.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Converting a foreign driver licence to a Thai licence cost?
We do not publish a price online because the fee depends on the number of copies, which office the request is filed at, and whether translation and onward legalization follow. Staff quote after reviewing your case and documents, before any work starts. Authority fees are charged at cost, separately from our service fee. Ask on 083-249-4999 · LINE @NYC168 · contact@ilc.ltd
How long does it take?
5–7 business days including translation and certification; the transport-office stage completes in one day once documents are complete This range reflects commonly observed timing and depends on how complete your documents are and on the authority's queue, so it is not a guaranteed deadline.
What do I receive?
Translation of the licence certified via the route recognised for the issuing country · Coordination of the residence certificate and medical certificate · Queue booking and accompaniment at the transport office · The Thai driver licence in the class approved
Which authorities are involved?
Department of Land Transport (Chatuchak, branches, provincial offices) · Immigration Bureau · Embassy of the issuing country
What do I need to prepare?
Valid foreign driver licence with copies · Passport with a valid visa and entry stamp · Residence certificate from Immigration or your embassy · Medical certificate issued within the period accepted by the transport office
What are the authority fees?
Department of Land Transport fees: THB 200 for a temporary private car licence and THB 100 for a temporary motorcycle licence, plus the THB 5 application fee (THB 205 / 105 in total). Medical certificate and translation costs are separate.
What is the legal basis?
Motor Vehicle Act B.E. 2522 (1979) as amended, with the ministerial regulations on fees and the Department of Land Transport rules on driver-licence procedures.
How do I place an order — is there an online cart?
There is no cart and no online payment. Every matter starts with sending the details and document images to our staff for review, after which we confirm the steps and the fee. Contact 083-249-4999 · LINE @NYC168 · contact@ilc.ltd
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