Neeranam Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I have a UK driver's licence but it is the old paper type. Are these still valid in the UK, I heard they have new photo ID ones? When renting a car, I mean. I could always use my Thai one, I suppose, couldn't I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 The plastic ID version came out years ago in 1999. However: From 8 June 2015 the paper counterpart to all UK photocard driving licences will be abolished. ... If you have a paper driving licence issued before 1998, when photocards were introduced, DO NOT DESTROY IT. It is still a legal document and proof of your eligibility to drive in the UK.Apr 30, 2015 Yes, use your Thai licence to avoid any potential problems. Dependent on the length of your trip, you may want to consider updating your DL whilst there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baht Simpson Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) It is still valid but you may have trouble exchanging it for a new plastic one if you have been in Thailand for a number of years. I believe that after being out of the country for a certain time you have to re-take the test. I'm not sure how long it is now but you may want to check on the DVLA site. Edited March 12, 2020 by Baht Simpson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Say you've changed address and they should exchange it for free... I believe. You could also fallback on your Thai one... I believe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maprao Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Baht Simpson said: It is still valid but you may have trouble exchanging it for a new plastic one if you have been in Thailand for a number of years. I believe that after being out of the country for a certain time you have to re-take the test. I'm not sure how long it is now but you may want to check on the DVLA site. There is no such requirement. There is a clear explanation for renewal and replacing your licence . No test has to be done if you passed the test in the UK before 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maprao Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, daveAustin said: Say you've changed address and they should exchange it for free... I believe. You could also fallback on your Thai one... I believe. Your 2 believe statements are correct. Get your UK Licence renewed with address asap. Cheaper on the insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 24 minutes ago, maprao said: There is no such requirement. There is a clear explanation for renewal and replacing your licence . No test has to be done if you passed the test in the UK before Indeed. Valid until 70th birthday, isn't it? DVLA couldn't give a monkey's if one has lived on the moon in the interim! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Seems you must be a resident in the UK to renew, but the paper one is still valid... https://www.gov.uk/exchange-paper-driving-licence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharktooth Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Renew it online. I’ve done it twice and I left the uk 23 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maprao Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 32 minutes ago, sharktooth said: Renew it online. I’ve done it twice and I left the uk 23 years ago. Yes, but you need a UK Address. You can't do it if you have no UK address. You can use a family members address. But if you have been non resident it becomes a little more complex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharktooth Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, maprao said: Yes, but you need a UK Address. You can't do it if you have no UK address. You can use a family members address. But if you have been non resident it becomes a little more complex I got mine sent to my dads address 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singasong Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 2 hours ago, sharktooth said: Renew it online. I’ve done it twice and I left the uk 23 years ago. Illegal to re-new a DL if you are non -resident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maprao Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, singasong said: Illegal to re-new a DL if you are non -resident. Yes it is 100s do it. You sound just like my family in the UK For this reason I never bother asking anymore. If someone challenges you said they lived here and moved out Edited March 13, 2020 by maprao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharktooth Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 4 hours ago, singasong said: Illegal to re-new a DL if you are non -resident. Good grief... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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