Earliest a Driving License can be Renewed

[Andy32]

Hi,

 

Anybody know when the earliest you can renew the temporary 2-year driving licenses, they first give you when you convert a license from back home, into the standard 5 year license. I need to get an International Driving Permit, but understand they won't give you one on the temporary license. Problem is, I have 6 months left on my temp license. Could I renew this already?

 

Thanks.

[Kwasaki]

I would say ask the DLT office where you got your 2 year DL.

[KhunBENQ]

18 hours ago, Andy32 said:

Problem is, I have 6 months left on my temp license. Could I renew this already?

Surely to early.

Three months in advance is what I know.

[Andy32]

Just an update on this, if anyone’s interested in the future. I took my 2 year temporary license into the office at Chatuchak and they were happy to renew it to the 5 year License. So, not sure exactly how long in advance you can renew, but 6 months is fine.


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[stubuzz]

Last week, the DLT told me 3 months before.

[Andy32]

Last week, the DLT told me 3 months before.

At the Chatuchak office? And were you on a 2 year temporary license, or already on a full 5 year license?

[stubuzz]

Full license. DLT in Chachoengsao.

[Andy32]

Full license. DLT in Chachoengsao.

Might be either the type of license, or location. Not sure. Nobody questioned mine though. Everyone I spoke to at the DLT, at each point, was happy to process it and didn’t say anything .