How to Get a Thai Drivers License in Bangkok on a Tourist Visa without a Work Permit
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- Опубліковано 21 гру 2017
- Vlog #44 Getting a Thai Drivers License Part 1
BTS Bang Chak, Bang Chak Department of Land Transportation Bangkok Thailand
01:07 getting a medical certificate
02:54 documents needed
06:10 physical test
07:20 receiving the drivers license
Check out Vlog #45 for the additional process of taking a driving class and passing the written and driving tests to receive a motorcycle license if you don’t already have a license from your home country. It’s the same process for also receiving a car license if you don’t have a car drivers license. The documentation steps are exactly the same as this guide so the next vlog is just a supplement for those that don’t already have a driver’s license from their home country and have to take the class and test in Thailand.
Link to the Vehicle and/or License Affidavit on the Thai US Embassy website:
th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-...
Link to make an appointment at the US Embassy for Notaries Service which the Vehicle and/or License Affidavit Falls under.
th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-...
Link to Google Maps Locations visited on Vlogs including this one
goo.gl/maps/5NATGZWPDsR2
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(Narration Transcript)
What’s up guys, welcome back to livetravelasia.
So today I am going to renew my driver’s license but the process is exactly the same as when I applied for a new driver’s license so I wanted to share this process as it’s super easy and cheap.
Another way to explain where this clinic is
Is that it’s located across the street on the opposite end of Bang Chak Station than where the Department of Land Transportation is.
Ok so this isn’t as complicated as it sounds but I was being detailed for those people in peculiar circumstances so I try to cover all the bases however, all you really need to bring is a passport, get your medical certificate for 100 baht at the clinic and either bring an Embassy address verification or an original work permit if you have one. As for the copies, they know what to copy and it’s only a baht per page. You should also bring a valid driver’s license from your home country if this is your first time applying as it’ll save you from having to take the Thai classes and tests. If you don’t have a valid drivers license wait for our next vlog that’ll cover the class and testing as I try to get a motorcycle license which I didn’t have in the States.
So given how easy and cheap this process is I don’t understand why so many expats in Thailand, including my friends risk fines driving without a license and deal with carrying their passports everywhere and risk losing it. I also use my license instead of a passport as collateral when renting a scooter. Btw, unlike the states, they print the ID for you on the spot. I’ve also heard some places require photos but at the Bang Chak office they take the photos for you.
These are really helpful tips. Will keep this in mind whenever i go to Bangkok and want to drive through the streets.
You do not need to go to any embassy to get an address verification. Instead go to Thai immigration and get a certificate of residence. I paid 300 baht for that. If you were living in a hotel they need to provide you with a document that states you’re staying there. If you were staying in a private residence or condominium there is a different form that the landlord must sign for you. You will Most likely have to provide the form.. And it is free. Not a high priced document from an embassy.
Oh I’ve heard of this but also heard they don’t give it to you in practice. Have you done it? Where exactly in Chang wattana do you go and what documents do you need to bring for an address verification letter?
@@livetravelasia It's the same office at Chang Wattana that you get your visa at. Information will give you a ticket at tell you which area to go to. You need your passport, copies of the ID page and visa page, and a copy of your lease. I think I had my work permit with me as well but I don't remember if they needed to see it or not.
Great work man, this will be of great help to a lot of people! Well done!
thanks buddy. i hope it does.
THANK YOU for this video man. I’m going to do this tomorrow. Hopefully it works
Good luck!
Thank you for making this video. It is very useful.
You’re more than welcome. Btw I hope you caught the comment that since this video there’s apparently a new process that requires you to sit through a video even if you already have a drivers license so coming early when the office opens even though it’s crowded is recommended to avoid two visits
Thanks for all the easy comprehendible information
You’re welcome!
Very handy info.
Thanks very much for video 👍
Glad you found it useful! Btw apparantly theres a new process of having to watch some video now so they recommend going early morning which might be an issue cause I am not sure if the clinics are open that early
Excellent details. Exactly what I did.
John Lee haha I am flattered being that this comment comes from you as you seem like a very detail orientated guy. Be sure to mention this video to all the newbies who come out here with you seal of approval! :)
Hey guys! i went there yesterday morning at 7h45 and was done at 10h15. No problem at all with a tourist visa as long as you have all the documents required. paper work + 2 physical tests + 1h video and it s done. Thanks for the video mate it was really helpful.
Thanks for confirming the exact time. This is super helful!
@Tchairioze How long did you stay in Thailand? I'm wondering if I can use my "Visa on arrival" and my hotel address.
Excellent info. Subscribed. Came from Warren's channel.
Thanks Sonny. I see that you have a channel on thailand as well! I subscribed and hope to see more of your perspective on thailand as well! :)
Very informative. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome!
Update: went at 11:20 and I almost missed the cut time (11:30). Arrive maximum 11:00 am.
Before this I: 1) got proof of residence from my embassy (1260 THB) and went to the clinic in your map (120 THB).
They didn’t take my driver’s license from Argentina, they preferred my international driving permit (which cost me 500~ THB in Argentina).
Did the physical tests, paid (205 THB), got my photo taken and got the license.
Didn’t have to watch any video.
Thank you for your guide! Super happy to have my thai license.
Wow thank you so much for the update! This will definitely help many people
I'm in bangkok right now, and thank you for the tips
Glad this helped. Let me know if you have any additional questions and part two of this vlog will be coming out this saturday.
You’re welcome!!
Thanks bror that helped alot, now i must get to thailand first haha
Thank you! Us both!
This is a Major Helps! This is the kinda need to know stuff (i.e. Info)!
Glad to have helped!
Very detailed. I don't drive, so if we ever need a thai drivers licence, I'll send my boyfriend to this video - he's the driver haha!
haha if you're staying in asia for an extended period of time I still recommend you get one especially if you have a work permit. Just show up w your passport and the driver's license from your home country and you'll get one without testing in less than an hour for cheap. It's much better than having to carry around your passport. the locals also give you more respect if you show them a Thai ID and are less likely to give you the tourist treatment. :)
Great video.
Hope it helped! Thanks for dropping by to comment :)
Helpful. Thanks! I'll be getting Address Verification from Thai Immigration via Certificate of Residency document by presenting my lease contract for my condo... I hope ;-) -- doing this in Cha-Am. ALSO, thanks for the "dress appropriately" tip. Never hurts to be respectful. Thanks!
Yeah the thai immigration route is much cheaper i just heard mixed things about the Bangkok one offering it but if you can get it in ChaAm that's definitely the way to go
@@livetravelasia my experience was SUPER easy!!! ua-cam.com/video/a3NBJgH9-_A/v-deo.html
Thank you
Glad to be of service!
PLEASE READ!!!
Hey guys I've been informed by one of my subscribers that now they have a 1 hour video they make you watch for even when you get a license with valid licenses from your home country so they recommend going first thing in the morning so you don't have to make an appointment to come again... Please confirm this if you have gone recently
Second you can also checkout my new google maps location list to help find the clinic
goo.gl/maps/5NATGZWPDsR2
Yoo, thx for making this video. I recently almost started classes to get a motorcycle license in The Netherlands what would have cost me more then 40.000 Baht. When I see how easy, cheap and fast the process of getting a license is in Thailand Im happy I chose not to spend my money on it here.
I did 2 hours of driving classes to learn the basics here but I still have to take some classes tho. Do u know anyone that took driving classes in Bangkok? Im learning the language so language barrier is no issue.
It is true. Everyone had to wait until 1 pm so the class start.
good vlog l like this vlog
chaiwut ngamwongkul awww thank you so much for the comment!
Easy and simple
Glad!
well ethan good vlog
Mark Loveridge thank you Mark.
Please make a vlog about getting a work permit. Keep up the good work and I really enjoy your informative videos.
Makana Silva that’s a bit tough cause I think it just varies by what nationality you are. I am American and I graduated college so it’s easy to get one as an English teacher. You job does all the processing for you. My girlfriend doesn’t speak Japanese but she has language skills desirable in the hotel industry so she works in a hotel but it’s harder for an American because everyone speaks English and they have to pay higher wages than to the locals. I think best way is to just observe what other people are doing and find a job to sponsor you. Definitely good luck w that because I think this is one of the hardest things about living in Thailand.
I am thinking of doing a thing about travel visas and extending them for another 60 days, or buying a condo or motorcycle. Or maybe even a cost of living video. Do any of those sound interesting?
LIVE TRAVEL ASIA thanks for the quick response. I’m also an American from Hawai but traveling back and forth between Hawaii and Thailand. I work out in Hawaii for six weeks and holiday in Thailand six weeks.
Currently in Thailand I own a condo in Jomtien, married to a Thai, have a bank account and have a Thai driver license “ which was a easy process like you said.” FYI you can get a medical certificate 40 baht near On nut bts.
Lately I was thinking about getting a work permit and doing a small business for my wife and I while I’m in thailand. It’s just a thought that my wife and I talked about just for fun.
Makana Silva I think it’s better to just get the travel visa than. You really don’t make much money out here. You can get the 60 day than renew it for an additional 30 days every time. I actually have a guy doing online marketing who’s just been on travel visas for 2 years now without a problem and he doesn’t even travel back. Just visa runs for a week each
LIVE TRAVEL ASIA yes for sure you don’t make much in thailand but it’s just for fun that we want to do. As for visa because I stay more than a month I get a visa for 90 days at my local Thai embassy and I’m going to try for a year visa because I’m married now.
I really enjoy your videos...watching your videos made my wife and I plan a trip to Koh Chang after Christmas. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Makana Silva wow didn’t know it was possible to get a 90 without getting the 60 and extending it. You should make a guide! Haha. And thank you so much for watching and commenting on the video. I really really appreciate it. I’ll keep putting out videos!
Thai licenses are good for ASEAN countries on temporary stays and vice versa. Its mostly the original countries (Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia) from the 1985 agreement and they have to be in English. I've used my Philippine license in Chiang Mai and Bali while on holiday :).
Damn thank you for the clarification. This is very informative. And yes the Thai license is in both English and Thai. Any idea if it's good in Cambodia?
it should be good in Cambodia. No need for an international permit unlike non ASEAN licenses.
What about Japan?
Thank you for the info. I will try to convert my international driver license to a Thai driver licence the next week.
Not sure if the DLT office is open, since the English website home page says it's closed, but the Thai pages seem to say it's open.
I will see and give you some news :-)
Wish u luck!
The way i saw it explained ..is. ...to get the work permit theres a ( thai system not embassys. ) residency certificate required for work permit... so... you would have to have done residency paperwork to get work permit. In theory, according to that youtuber, you can get it... and maybe even on tourist visa as your hotel. Supposedly. ...
Nice outline
Thanks Todd. Hope this helped.
Thank you. This is a great video. I just went to the LTO here in Samui with all the docs necessary and a valid FL state issued motorcycle and driver's license and they said I need to go to the embassy to get the license authenticated
According to the Thai gvt website on the issue it clearly states that its not necessary to do this if the license is in English. My license is from FL, valid, not expired and in English
You didn't run into any of this in BKK correct. Perhaps I'll have better luck there?
I didn’t yes. Unless it’s a new policy. Bangkok btw has 3 offices. Go to the one near onnut I think bang chak the one I mentioned in this video. They are more used to dealing w foreigners. I myself ran into issues w the mochit one. It’s typical Thailand where they apply their own set of rules and Beurocratic red tape to tell u to back off if they don’t know exactly what they’re doing
Thanks for this info! What’s a medical cert need to contain? Also, I was happy to hear that copy machines were available for you. --not so in LA. That was a bummer to me a few years back.
Wouldn’t worry about the contents of the cert. the Clinics will take care of that for ya. Just say it’s for a drivers license and they all know
If you have pulse you'll be ok
If you have a long term Non Immigrant Visa you can skip the address verification from your Embassy and get a Certificate of Residence from your Thai Immigration office. I did mine at Samut Prakan which took 40 mins and was free. Work permit also works if you have one.
Right I mentioned the work permit way but I didn’t know about the non immigrant visa holders being able to get an address verification. Well now I have the yellow book so I can use that too. Thanks for that info
@@livetravelasia A video on how to get the Yellow Book would be great!!
I already have a video out about it
Love it now can you tell me about the sleeveless shirt and shorts are you saying you have to where a long sleave shirt and long pants can you tell me why please thanks.
You have to wear long pants but the shirt doesn’t have to be long sleeve, just covering the shoulders. A t shirt would do. I can’t comment as to why the dress code but generally in government offices this is the same. My guess however is that it’s to be respectful in government offices? They let me slide w the shorts but wear long pants to be on the safe side cause they have a right to turn you away. They reminded me at every station that they won’t help me if I come back with shorts.
That solves the passport problem for renting a scooter.
Yeah and you end up getting two licenses, one for car and motorcycle so you can check in the car one while you drive the motorcycle
Thank you well done! I wanted to know if it's possible for me to drive while there if I'm going to be there for a week! Do I still need to get all those pieces of ID : medical, Embassy (I'm from NY), valid NYS drivers License etc? Think I would enjoy see Thailand by car thr outer limits of the country! Thank you
Get an international drivers license from the states and carry your passport and dL from the states and you’re good. Not worth it if it’s just for a week
good video just what I needed to no but there Is one Thing that you didn't mention Is what cc motorbike can you ride with that licence thanks..
There aren't any limitations on that I am aware of
Hey thank you man your information is always fruitful. Plz let me I don't have my country driving license. Can I get license easily as you said in one day by passing the driving test on the same day??? And how much it costs . looking for your advice.
I've gone over this in the follow up video linked in the descriptions and the end screen. It can't be done in one day unless you already have a drivers license from another country
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Hope you passed!
Is there anyway to do it now that the US embassy doesnt issue residence certificate? Thank you
If I have a UK driving Licence for a car but want a Thai driving Licence to drive a motorbike, do I sill have to do the practical and theory test etc ?? or will my Uk car driving licence be sufficient?? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
BenEatWorld you’ll need to take the written test and attend the classes. I was in the same situation. Checkout the following guide for information on that please
i got a Thai motorcycle licence for 3000B with only a international car licence (no tests at all) (2015 in udon thani at a driving instruction school)
That's quite a bit of money... I got it for a fraction of that cost with only an eye exam and a doctor's note. But its good to know that's possible :)
Hi, here for some advice, is there anything in thai like "beginner driver" or "inexperienced driver" that has less than 2-3 years of driving experience? like sticker you put on car, I'm talking about something like "Shoshinsha mark" or P plates in UK.
Sorry I haven’t seen anything like that although I’ve seen stickers that day baby on board and such. You can get any kind of decal made for cheap at the night markets. If you just wanna inform others you can get it made but nothing official that I am aware of
LIVE TRAVEL ASIA I have seen rear window stickers saying “มือใหม่หัดขับ “ which translates as “new hand at driving “ or “newbie “.
If I get my vehicle and motorcycle license at same time, do I only need one residency certificate or do I need 2. Also is there a form that you fill out at the DLT. Thanks
My buddy just did the same thing about a year ago and as of that time only one certificate was needed
Great video!! Thank you so much. I will be getting my Thai DL in the next week or so way out here in Chanthaburi Province in Eastern Thailand. One question I have for you...quite a few youtube posters and online forums for expats have been adamant that in order to avoid the practical driving and theory tests for those currently holding a DL from their home countries (USA) in my case, you have to also present an "International Driver Permit" the kind you get from AAA in the U.S. There seems to be a lot of confusion about this. Some sites say yes, other say that as long as your home DL is in English, you don't need the IDP. What's your understanding of this, having gone through the process?
David Hendrix in my experience you don’t need it. But than again if you’re doing this in another department of motor vehicle random stuff is possible but I only showed them my california drivers license, passport, address verification letter from the embassy (second time I renewed I used a work permit in lieu of that) and a medical certificate. This is the requirement but if you want to make sure your particular dmv isn’t enforcing some weird policy I’d check it out before you shell out 50 bucks for the address verification letter from the us embassy. If you have a work permit than it doesn’t cost u anything so just go for it. Worst case u can always just come to the bangchak dmv here in Bangkok.
Thank you for your reply. I couldn't understand either, why you would need an IDP to convert a valid current USA DL to a Thai DL. Again, my understanding is that the IDP is only required when the home country DL is not in "English." I'm going to the Land Transport office in Chanthaburi City on Friday armed with a medical certificate, a note from my Immigration Office showing current address (based on my most recent 90-Day report) and my current Florida drivers license. We'll see what happens? Thanks again for the great videos on this subject, which I know are extremely helpful to other expats including myself. DH
I think you have the right idea David. Like anything in Thailand you gotta just try it yourself. Everyone's experience is different so you can only research it and worry about it for so long. BTW, my other buddy went today and they tell me now you have to sit through some one hour video even when just converting a DL so try to go in the morning because these videos and classes are usually conducted in the morning otherwise you may have to make two visits.
Well, no luck in Chanthaburi!! Armed with a current U.S. (Florida) DL for both car and motorcycle, a medical certificate and a stamped and certified copy of my current address based upon my wife's Tabien Baan (blue book) and my last "90-Day" report from the Chanthaburi Immigration Office, and they wouldn't even talk to me...said I had to get a notarized statement from my embassy in Bangkok...end of discussion! Everything I have read here online says "Embassy" OR "Immigration Office" for address verification. I do have to go to the embassy in May to get my annual "Income" verification to extend my one year "Retirement Visa." So I could do the address verification at the same time, and just apply for my Thai DL at Bang Chak, while I'm still in Bangkok, like you did. But now I am reading in some of the online forums that you can only get your DL from a Land Transport Office in the province where you are living? What have you heard about that? I would really prefer to not go back to the Chanthaburi LTO if at all possible! Also, did you just fill out the online address verification form and take it in to the embassy? Thanks so much for your great videos! DH
Damn that sucks. Unfortunately the American embassy charges 50 dollars for that stupid address verification. On my renewal I had a work permit so I was able to use that but 50 bucks for an address verification is highway robbery in my opinion. The most unpleasant part of this whole process is my own embassy... As for who will issue you the DL... I have no idea... I live in Bangkok and got the DL from Bangkok so it wouldn't have been an issue for me. Although it's not hard to believe that may be the case. If you watch my new video on the 90 day report you'll see the embassies have similar rules and it seems they don't wanna help you if they don't have to. Although the Bangchak office, I only have good things to say about them. They seem to be processing foreigners in large quantities and people are friendly overall. I don't think you'll have problems there unless it really is a policy they have to follow. Either way it's hard to imagine Chantaburi will give you more problems if you had the address verification. BTW, not sure if I mentioned this but my friend who went last week said they changed the policy so that you have to watch some one hour video even if you have a valid DL. So you might want to go as soon as they open even though the lines are more horrendous if you don't wanna make two trips. Whatever the case good luck and let me know how it went!
Thanks... i will try it this week. I will try to get the adres verification from thai immigration ( my gf say that would be enough ) you need a contract for renting a condo in Thailand for this
Lemme know how that goes. I’ve heard that the Bangkok immigration doesn’t like to do this
@@livetravelasia yes your right... you can not do this at immigration. You have to go to your embassy.
A great video! I wanna get some information about can I change my driver license with the documents you said if I have a visa on arrival? I mean landing visa. Thank you so much.
Hmmm off the top of my head I don't think it's possible but you can try. I don't think it's worth it if you're here short term however anyways. Just go to the office and show them the visa and they can answer what exact documents you need and you can also make an appointment to return :)
LIVE TRAVEL ASIA Thank you ! I will have a try .
@@Joe-tr6iq Did you try? What was the outcome? I'm also in this situation?
Another question... I don't know which video it was that you said this in, but a Thai Driver's License can get you a Japanese Driver's License instead of paying the $4,000 in Japan. Is that correct?
You'll have to confirm this but my Japanese girlfriend tells me yes. There is a different process if you already have a drivers license somewhere else.
I’m a US citizen , I already have all the documents and do I still need to make an appointment at usembassy to let them verify my driver license from home county?
Not sure what you mean... if you have the documents than you don’t need to go to the embassy but you do need to go to the embassy to get the documents so I am confused... you need an address verification letter of your address in Thailand. The us embassy does a bunch of them. Just go there and ask for the document to get a thai drivers license and they’ll know what you need. Making an appointment is just the policy they have for you to do anything. Our state department just sucks likes that. No walk ins
If you ride scooter in Thailand, do you need driver license and if so, can you use driver license for car to ride scooter or you need scooter riding license separately?
You would need separate licenses
Do you know if I can convert my Canadian drivers license to Thai or do I need an International drivers license. I looked through the MTO site and there was nothing there. Thanks
You don’t need a international. Canadian is fine. You’ll just need an address verification letter from your embassy unless you got a work permit or tabien baan
Thank you
The VN embassy doesn't provide the address verification if I don't stay in Thailand at least 90 days :(
Omg... Sorry to hear that...
is it dangerous to ride the motorcycles or no?
well that's a relative question. I am sure it is but I've found that Thais, at least in Bangkok are actually very courteous to motorcycle drivers and the benefit of not having to sit in the traffic and saving tons of money on transportation along w the freedom it provides, I think it's worth the risk. Honestly I had been hesitant about it but every expat motorcycle driver will tell u the same thing. They were scared at first and got one just to do short trips but than after driving it for about a month or so and getting used to it, they use it to go everywhere.
My Driver license is expired from my home country, do they really check it in a system or anything or they just look if you have a license and then its all good?
They won’t check computers and such but your license should have an expiration date printed on it no? Idk what they would do if it isn’t printed but lemme know
Yes , and makes sure you have good insurance . I will drive in outskirts of Thailand but not in the city . No rules , no laws, I means they do have rules and laws of driving but it is not follow . You likely will get in accident .
That's funny cause I feel safer in the city not in the outskirts. Out skirts the cars just go crazy and less educated drivers. In the city they are all stuck in traffic so super slow... sometimes feels like I am driving through a giant parking lot. Good insurance is a good suggestion!
Is a tourist visa sufficient? Would a 30day tourist visa be sufficient? Is a residence certificate mandatory and if yes, if my girlfriend follows me and guarantees that I’m staying with her would that be alright?
Yes
Any idea what the name of the mentioned clinic is? I can't seem to find it on Maps.
I am not sure if it's even in english... It's not going to be on maps as it's a super local place. You'll just exit the subway and it'll be on the north west exit. You'll just have to take my word for it. I also saw one between the eastern exits as well. Worst case you can pay the motorcycle taxis and they'll charge you a dollar to go there and back
Thank you :)
I am an Indian I have a GCC (oman) car drivinglicense Can I change the GCC car license to Thailand car driving license?
I think so. As long as it's a valid drivers license and you bring a address verification letter. To double check you can bring it to the office and make an appointment and confirm all the documents before you return
I heard that we need to fill in a form and it is in Thai. Let say we understand what is the content of the form and we fill it in English?
Not aware of any issues w this... it was in English when I went. Possible you’re hearing it from someone who went to one out in the middle of nowhere and they didn’t have English forms on hand
May I ask about embassy address verification , so u need the USA embassy to issue a letter to prove that u have Thailand address or u USA address?
Is there a min period to stay at Thailand to obtain the letter of residence?
No minimum stay but you gotta have a visa
How do you get Thai driving license what do need to do ?
What is the issue about to get the Thai driving license. I asked you this question because I am going to have license so I am wondering to know what is communication about it ?
I explain step by step what you need to do to get a Thai Driver's license in the video to the best I can. I didn't have any issues
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Thank you it's really really helpful and great information. People who like us. I just listen from beginning to end . Yes they also told me I need a medical certificate certific and work permit I do have work permit .thank you
Joyte Gotame you should have no problems if you have a work permit :)
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What’s the name of the medical clinic near Bang Chak BTS?
I think it’s written in all thai but you can’t miss it
hi LTA, Great little Vlog. Just a quick comment first. You mention the process of getting a "medical certificate" being a complete joke. Many people say this but in reality this is necessary to assist stopping people with very serious existing medical condtions gaining a license..Sure it may or may not be obvious at the physical test or by a general eyeball. Anyway. My question is how about if one is on a tourist 30 day Visa without a valid address? I'm an Australian/British Citizen. What should I do??
Yeah you do have a good point... I guess if something was seriously wrong w me they would spot it eyeballing but someone at the dmv could probably do that instead of the nurse just think they should at least take your blood pressure or something haha. Anyways I got my original on a 60 day tourist visa but I had a utility bill that I could show my embassy to get the address verification. Not even sure if they checked. But you’ll have to check w your embassy and see if they have any conditions for the address verification letter. Other than that as long as you got a valid Australian drivers license you should be good to go. Another one of my buddies got the license on the 60 day tourist visa recently as well. If your on a 30 day non visa however I am not sure but next time you come in just apply for a standard tourist visa from the embassy. Saves you the hassle of boarder crossing every 30 days and the customs officers like it over the 30 day stamp
How about if you don't have driver license in your hometown. Can I get a driver license?
You'll have to just test for it. There is a separate video I made about that cause I didn't have a motorcycle license so I tested for it instead
In the address verification letter the embassy actually verify what address? His own address in Bangkok?
I imagine it's different for each embassy but most embassies don't. The US embassy didn't when I did it 2 years ago. It's possible they changed but more likely they didn't change the policy. You should have a relatively permanent address however cause if it's temporary you could get away with an international drivers license for a couple months or so
So I go to Thailand most years as a tourist visa, without address verification can I not get a licence? I stay in hotels and my girlfriends house
Yeah no but you should still be able to get the letter at your embassy on tourist visa. That’s how I did it the first time
@@livetravelasia thanks for the reply, what address will they use?
Do I need a Thai motorcycle license to rent a scooter in Chiang Mai?? Seems like it's not necessary..
It's not necessary if you have an international license and a valid license from your own country. Even if you don't, people still do it but you're just running the risk of being shaken down and you won't have an excuse. If you're white or black you'll probably be targeted and pulled over if you look like a tourist so just be careful
LIVE TRAVEL ASIA Thank you for the info and quick reply.👍
i got a Thai motorcycle licence for 3000B with only a international car licence (no tests at all) (2015 in udon thani at a driving instruction school)
which app u used, the way that channel name appeared ??
I use fcpx but I may be using different plugins for titles
that app crashes down downloaded from play store
I goes to travel on a tourist visa to thailand
great
Hi, just for confirmation. I need to get the address in thailand or my own country at the embassy?
If dont have a work permit in thailand. And just at thailand for holiday for 20+ Days
if you're just here for 20 days than I don't think it's worth doing this. I'd just get the international permit from back home and carry around that and a copy of your passport with you at all times but the address needs to be a Thai address
But i go to thai every month haha. That why im planning on getting. However i have no lic back in my home country too. So i just need to go to the embassy and ask them to write the verification letter? Example im renting a condo in bangkok. That address yeah?
If I am in Thailand only for a week at a time, how can I get a "address verification letter"? I will be coming in October.
You'll have to arrange it with your embassy. This is something that is purely dependent on country by country basis
@@livetravelasia Yeah, I'm from the USA. I didn't try this time I went, but I think I will try this out next time. Is Bangkok the only place to get a Thai License, or is there a location in Pattaya?
Glynn Callagain It can be done in Pattaya.
Is it true that an International Driving License/Permit does not make it legal to drive in Thailand?
I don't think so... I've heard it's legal from what I've been told. That being said, you'll get way more respect from the cops and locals if you have a thai drivers license and an international license doesn't make it legal to drive in all SE asian countries. Last I heard it wasn't legal in cambodia but a Thai driver's license would make it legal to drive in Cambodia due to the Asean agreement they have. I am not a lawyer and like most rules out here there is the rule and whats in practice and I am one to generally just follow what's in practice so don't quote me but you should be fine w an international driver's license but considering how easy it is to get a thai driver's license, I'd get one if you were planning on living and traveling out here for a year or longer
Do you think a valid TM30 form could work in place of an embassy verification letter?? Good God, who wants to visit their embassy when a TM30 proves your address on a Thai immigration form?
I am pretty certain it won't. I even brought my yellow book and pink ID card and they told me I still needed a work permit or an embassy letter in Mochit although the one in Bang Sue seems to not give any problems. It's honestly the luck of the draw and why I sorta just stick to providing the basic information I've verified myself. Wish u the best.
Can this be done with 30 days tourist visa?
I am not aware of a 30 day but a 60 day yes
address verification of where, Thailand or usa.
You will need to confirm physical address in Thailand. Your embassy will make out a letter for that purpose and varies by your embassy. If you contact them and tell them you need a letter for a drivers license they should know as it’s a common request but if you have a work permit this isn’t required
Thai car driving license is valid in Canada?
I think you misheard Cambodia...
i was there today at 12.30pm and they refused me. The guy told me, that I have to be there before 11.30am (7:30am - 11:30am)
oh and a question :D i have my license translated into Thai + stamp from the embassy (car + motorbike). Do I have to do also the theretical test or just the physical test (e.g. reaction, color, etc.)?
You have to do the physical test for color and reaction but you're confirming what some of the recent viewers have been saying which is that you have to watch a video in the morning so you have to come early. This wasn't a process I had to go through when I got my license but seems to be a new thing now
@@livetravelasia Ah I see, thanks :) Video is fine, but hopefully no test :D
thabian baan yellow is enough
It's really not necessary but it doesn't hurt to have one
Can I use student certificate instead of work permit? Lol
You can simply go to your embassy and get a residence certificate