Thai Driving License Renewal 2 years/5 years

Thai Driving Licence

The process of renewing your Thai driving license depends on the type of license you hold the 2- year temporary license or the 5-year permanent license

1. 2-Year Temporary Driving License Renewal:

Initially, foreigners and Thai nationals are issued a 2-year temporary license (also called a probationary license) when they first apply.
You can apply for a renewal up to 3 months before this license expires.
Once renewed, you will be issued a 5-year permanent license.

Required Documents:

Passport with a valid visa or visa extension.
Work Permit or Certificate of Residence from Immigration or your embassy.
Medical Certificate (not older than 1 month).
2-Year Temporary Driving License (your current license).
Application form (provided at the Department of Land Transport).

Process:

Visit the Department of Land Transport (DLT) with the necessary documents.
You may need to attend a short orientation session (video).
Pass a set of basic tests (reaction time, color blindness, and peripheral vision).
Pay the renewal fee

2. 5-Year Permanent Driving License Renewal:

Once you hold a 5-year license, you can renew every 5 years.
You can apply for a renewal up to 6 months before the license expires.
The renewed license will be valid for 5 years, but if renewed before your birthday, it will be valid for 5 years and 6 months.

Required Documents:

Passport with a valid visa.
Work Permit or Certificate of Residence.
Medical Certificate (not older than 1 month).
5-Year Driving License (your current license).
Application form.

Process:

Visit the Department of Land Transport (DLT) with the necessary documents.
You may need to attend a short orientation session (video).
Pass a set of basic tests (reaction time, color blindness, and peripheral vision).
Pay the renewal fee

Important Notes:

It's recommended to renew your license before it expires. If your license has expired more than 1 year but less than 3 years, you may have to retake the written test. If it has expired by more than 3 years, you may need to retake both the written and driving test.
Renewal can be done at any DLT office across Thailand.