How do I get an International Drivers License?

[Pinot]

Traveling in Europe for a couple of months and want to rent vehicles there. I don't know if my Thai car and bike licenses are going to cut it. 

 

There hasn't been a problem in the past using my Thai licenses, but I see in some places that require an International Drivers License. 

 

Easy, cheap way to get an International Drivers License? 

 

 

[blackcab]

You need either a 5 year or a lifetime Thai license.

 

Take your Thai license to the Department of Land Transport along with your passport, a photocopy and two photos and ask them if it's enough.

 

Some may want a copy of your work permit or residency certificate aswell.

[Morch]

24 minutes ago, blackcab said:

You need either a 5 year or a lifetime Thai license.

 

Take your Thai license to the Department of Land Transport along with your passport, a photocopy and two photos and ask them if it's enough.

 

Some may want a copy of your work permit or residency certificate aswell.

 

I got one issued after two years, and I think it's been this way for a while now. 

The list is about it, but easy to call ahead and ask, there are probably local variations, same as immigration.

[Pinot]

56 minutes ago, blackcab said:

You need either a 5 year or a lifetime Thai license.

 

Take your Thai license to the Department of Land Transport along with your passport, a photocopy and two photos and ask them if it's enough.

 

Some may want a copy of your work permit or residency certificate aswell.

Yeah, got two of these...wait lifetime Thai License? 

 

I'll head to the Land Transport office, Thank you. 

[Peterw42]

https://www.dlt.go.th/en/international-driving-licence/

[blackcab]

34 minutes ago, Pinot said:

lifetime Thai License

 

Yes. The coloured bar at the top of the license is red. They are not issued anymore, so they are slowly dying out.

[asanee]

In essence it is nothing more as a translation of your country licence. In Europe and US it is commonly distributed by automobile associations. But those for EU are now EU-wide-another thing the British have to adapt to when they break off.

[stud858]

A friend used his Thai licence in Oz alongside an international permit obtained in Thailand.

I'm sure googling you will eventually find where from. I don't think it's transport office.

Let me know if you can't find it and l can chase up with my friend where he got his.

I'm assuming European countries are included in the accepting countries.

 

[gk10002000]

2 hours ago, asanee said:

In essence it is nothing more as a translation of your country licence. In Europe and US it is commonly distributed by automobile associations. But those for EU are now EU-wide-another thing the British have to adapt to when they break off.

Yep, here in the USA you go to the AAA auto club office, they take a photo of you, glue it into a 6 or 7 page document that has a few languages, French, Chinese, English, etc.  That's about it, assuming of course you already have  USA driver license.  They are good for one year from data of issue.  I got one or two over the years, with the intent to give that to the car or bike rental place if needed.  I wouldn't care too much if they lost it, versus me giving them my actual driver license which is a pretty important document back in the states.

[Dinobot]

They are strict in Europe about renting cars and needing an international licenses, so definitely make sure you get one before your trip.

[Corrinium]

In Bangkok, go to the department of land near Mo Chit BTS. Find building 4  - it’s the one with a purple frontage. Then the International driving licence office is on ground floor first left. See attached image for documents to bring. Can get all necessary photocopies done very cheaply also.

[Corrinium]

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[stud858]

Half the price of Oz.

And an important thing to note must be non imm. Visa and 5 year licence.

Corrinium. Thanks for that. Good to see photo.

[phuketrichard]

On 3/18/2019 at 1:37 PM, Dinobot said:

They are strict in Europe about renting cars and needing an international licenses, so definitely make sure you get one before your trip.

I ave rented/drove cars in France, the UK and Greece on my 5 year thai license.

also the US