LOCAL SERVICES · DRIVING LICENCE
Getting a Thai driving licence as a foreigner
Foreigners living in Thailand can get a Thai car or motorbike licence from a Department of Land Transport office. You'll need your passport, proof of address and a medical certificate, and you'll take short eyesight and reaction tests. Solutions Thailand prepares your documents and books your appointment, with prices from THB 22,500.
At a glance
Car, motorbike or both
Separate licences, and you can apply for both together.
Two years first
Your first Thai licence is usually valid for two years, then renewable for five.
Four locations
Koh Samui, Bangkok, Surat Thani and Phang Nga.
From THB 22,500
Depending on location and licence type.
Prices by location
Prices are for a motorbike licence, a car licence, or both together.
Surat Thani
Motorbike: THB 22,500
Car: THB 22,500
Both: THB 24,500
Best for: the lowest price
Phang Nga
Motorbike: THB 23,500
Car: THB 23,500
Both: THB 25,500
Best for: the Andaman coast
Motorbike: THB 29,500
Car: THB 32,000
Both: THB 41,500
Best for: island residents
Koh Samui
Bangkok
Motorbike: THB 27,000
Car: THB 30,500
Both: THB 36,500
Best for: city residents
What you'll need
Passport and visa
Your passport with a valid visa, plus copies.
Proof of address
A residence certificate or TM30 receipt showing your Thai address.
Medical certificate
Issued by a Thai clinic or hospital within the last month.
Current licence
Your home or international licence, if you have one. It may save you the driving test.
Short tests
Eyesight, colour, depth perception and reaction tests at the office.
What it costs
Prices depend on location and licence type, from THB 22,500 in Surat Thani to THB 41,500 for both licences on Koh Samui. We confirm exactly what's included in your quote before you start.
How it works
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Free consultation
45 minutes, online, no obligation. Tell us which licence you need and where.
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Document check
We check your documents and tell you which certificates you still need.
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Your appointment
We book your appointment and tell you exactly what to expect on the day.
4
Your licence
You take the tests at the office and receive your Thai licence.
Driving licence questions
Requirements vary by office, and many ask for a non-tourist visa or proof of residence. We check what your office needs before you apply.
If you hold a valid foreign or international licence, you can often skip the practical test. Without one, you'll usually take a theory and a practical test.
Your first licence is usually valid for two years. After that, you can renew it for five years.
Yes. The tests and your photo are done in person at the licence office, but we prepare everything beforehand.
READY TO DRIVE?
Tell us which licence you need, and we'll send a checklist and price.
Our local services team is led by Teresa.
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