I have a temporary motorbike license that is valid for 2 years.

If I want to change this license into a 5 year license after 2 years, do I need to do tests again about traffic rules or can I just show up at the DLT office and get my new license?

 

2 minutes ago, berro said:

I have a temporary motorbike license that is valid for 2 years.

If I want to change this license into a 5 year license after 2 years, do I need to do tests again about traffic rules or can I just show up at the DLT office and get my new license?

 

If it is the same as a car license you just turn up and get a 5 year one. 

Just now, Photoguy21 said:

If it is the same as a car license you just turn up and get a 5 year one. 

 

So no special requirements, good to know. 👍

2 minutes ago, berro said:

 

So no special requirements, good to know. 👍

When I had a motorbike license that was what I found out. It was a number of years ago and it may have changed but I doubt it. The big thing is probably being clean and not getting done from drink driving etc. Issues such as these could possibly go against you.

Now for every renewal must watch a video, about 45 min, answer 4 or 5 questions at the end (or middle, can't remember) which are very obvious and in English. Link provided on DLT website and must do this at home on computer or mobile etc., at the end get screenshot or photo of QR code that appears. Valid for 6 months. They need this on the day going for renewal. Then the usual reaction test and taking photo is done. I heard in Phuket at least, can no longer watch this video at DLT, must do it beforehand... 

 

But in Phuket last year they gave me an appointment of 1.5 month after I went to renew (5 year to 5 year renewal). But usually it's about 2 weeks, not sure why, and I even argued with the manager, but she said they change only if I bring a proof of flight ticket that I am leaving, then they change it, otherwise have to wait...! (I said I'm leaving, but they are getting smart...). 

 

I think other offices are not like this, Phuket is a meyham, too many people, and they still want more to come...! 🤔

22 hours ago, berro said:

I have a temporary motorbike license that is valid for 2 years.

If I want to change this license into a 5 year license after 2 years, do I need to do tests again about traffic rules or can I just show up at the DLT office and get my new license?

 

I would advice you to renew little bit after your driving license is expired (birth date). In that case you get a new one until your first birth date + 5 years which can be nearly 6 years total.

22 hours ago, Photoguy21 said:

If it is the same as a car license you just turn up and get a 5 year one. 

Yeah, just turn up 😂

 

You'll need your learning video knowledge QR code and successful complete classroom tests. 

 

Just now, SAFETY FIRST said:

Yeah, just turn up 😂

 

You'll need your completed learning, video knowledge QR code and successful complete classroom tests. 

 

True just like you do for a car but maybe not the video side of it.

1 minute ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

22 hours ago, Photoguy21 said:

If it is the same as a car license you just turn up and get a 5 year one. 

Yeah, just turn up 😂

 

You'll need your completed learning, video knowledge QR code and successful complete classroom tests. 

 

Indeed...  Its most definitely not a case of 'just turn up'...  

 

In short, OP, you will need the same documents that were required for your initial 2 year temp license:

- Proof of Address (CoR from immigration or Affirmation of Address from your consulate)

- Medical Certificate (from a local clinic)

- Passport Copy (ID and Visa Page)

- Overseas license (copy of)

- Overseas IDP (If overseas license is not in English language)

 

You may need an appointment (depending on specific DLT).

- You will need to watch the 45min video online before hand (online)

- You will need to QR code from the end of the Video

- At the test centre you will carry out the 'class-room tests' (colour blindness, proximity, reaction etc)

- You will not need to do any outside practical test

8 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Indeed...  Its most definitely not a case of 'just turn up'...  

 

In short, OP, you will need the same documents that were required for your initial 2 year temp license:

- Proof of Address (CoR from immigration or Affirmation of Address from your consulate)

- Medical Certificate (from a local clinic)

- Passport Copy (ID and Visa Page)

- Overseas license (copy of)

- Overseas IDP (If overseas license is not in English language)

 

You may need an appointment (depending on specific DLT).

- You will need to watch the 45min video online before hand (online)

- You will need to QR code from the end of the Video

- At the test centre you will carry out the 'class-room tests' (colour blindness, proximity, reaction etc)

- You will not need to do any outside practical test

 

I have renewed my 2 year and 5 year for both car and motorbike, they never asked for Overseas Licence or IDP in Phuket... 

 

Everything else mentioned is spot on. 

4 minutes ago, Agusts said:

I have renewed my 2 year and 5 year for both car and motorbike, they never asked for Overseas Licence or IDP in Phuket... 

 

Everything else mentioned is spot on. 

 

I think mileage varies - the DLT's in different area's do have varying requirements... (for example, some accept a yellow house book as proof of address, others do not).

 

Common sense suggests take the overseas license with you, its better to have it and not need it than to leave it at home and risk getting asked for it (each time I've renewed my license, in BKK, I've had to submit my overseas license and provide copies).

 

 

Silly ‘reaction test’ that nobody fails.

 

Red Green Yellow test ditto

 

News yesterday says everything now online.

 

 

4 minutes ago, Snackbar said:

Silly ‘reaction test’ that nobody fails.

 

Red Green Yellow test ditto

 

News yesterday says everything now online.

 

No it didn't...    News a couple of days ago stated that a 'new draft ministerial directive to allow eligible drivers to 'soon' renew their driving licences online has been approved'...  

 

So.. nothing online yet, its also completely unknown, and unlikely, that this will be extended to non-Thai's as systems such as this will likely be tied to the Thai (Blue) ID card, as foreigners still need a written proof of address that can't simply be approved by a digital system.

Hire an agent hassle free.

8 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

Hire an agent hassle free.

 

Its not though is it... 

 

The Op will still need to provide all the documentation and attend in person...   

 

All an agent provides is an additional layer of efficiency with queue cutting (if they have some arrangements with the DLT staff) and holds your hand through the process - hardly necessary.

 

An agent doesn't do anything that can't so very easily be done alone.

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Sjoerd said:

I would advice you to renew little bit after your driving license is expired (birth date). In that case you get a new one until your first birth date + 5 years which can be nearly 6 years total.

This does not apply when moving from a 2 year licence to a 5 years. Only when renewing a full 5 year licence. Unlike a full licence, the 2 year one does not expire on ones birthday.

 

35 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

Hire an agent hassle free.

Hassle! What hassle? Save your money and do it yourself. It's easy.

1 hour ago, Snackbar said:

News yesterday says everything now online.

You're 'jumping the gun' a bit. It's only a proposal.

 

 

1 hour ago, Snackbar said:

 

 

News yesterday says everything now online.

 

 

Not yet. Will be in about 3 months from now but not for everybody.

On 4/24/2025 at 2:46 PM, berro said:

I have a temporary motorbike license that is valid for 2 years.

If I want to change this license into a 5 year license after 2 years, do I need to do tests again about traffic rules or can I just show up at the DLT office and get my new license?

 

Not sure how it is from 2 to 5 years, but recently renewed a 5 years bike licence. Had to watch the video and show the QR code as proof. Also needed a medical certificate. Went in without appointment. Did the colour test and that was it.

I just read within the last few days that renewals will be done online soon.  Unfortunately the article didn't have a implementation date.

 

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1 hour ago, LukKrueng said:

Not sure how it is from 2 to 5 years, but recently renewed a 5 years bike licence. Had to watch the video and show the QR code as proof. Also needed a medical certificate. Went in without appointment. Did the colour test and that was it.

Where did you renew your license if I may ask?

And did you have to answer questions about the video?

6 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

I think mileage varies - the DLT's in different area's do have varying requirements... (for example, some accept a yellow house book as proof of address, others do not).

 

Common sense suggests take the overseas license with you, its better to have it and not need it than to leave it at home and risk getting asked for it (each time I've renewed my license, in BKK, I've had to submit my overseas license and provide copies).

 

 

On Samui you only needed home license and IDP for initial 2 year license. For 5 year license all other documents required as above. Don't know about qr code as it didn't exist when I last renewed 5 years ago.

15 hours ago, berro said:

Where did you renew your license if I may ask?

And did you have to answer questions about the video?

Chiang Mai. You have to watch the VDO (few short clips) - during each clips you have to answer a question, and at the end of all clips you have to answer all those questions again. Then the system generates a QR code which you download and either print or just show to the DLT staff on your phone.

On 4/25/2025 at 10:20 AM, Moonlover said:

This does not apply when moving from a 2 year licence to a 5 years. Only when renewing a full 5 year licence. Unlike a full licence, the 2 year one does not expire on ones birthday.

 

I checked my scanned driving licenses from the past. You are right; the first does not expire on your birthday. But... I checked my DL history. After the first license valid until 02/03/2013, I got at Pranburi the first 5 years license valid from 03/03/2013 until 02/02/2019 (birth day..), valid nearly 6 years. Therefore I think it is useful to look the expire day (can also renew before and after finished to get a maximum validity) and keep in mind the 5 yers DL will expire on your birthday. After first 5 years DL just always renew little after your expire date to get nearly 6 years..

 

I think this birthday thing is a bit confusing. Let me see if I can get it with an example:

 

If my 5 years licence expire 1 June 25 which is always also my birthday. Then I go renew before this date, I get licence valid from that date to 1 June 30.

 

Now if I don't go, say let licence expire, and go renew in say 1 July 25, you think I get a licence from 1 June 25 to 1 June 31 ...!? 

24 minutes ago, Agusts said:

I think this birthday thing is a bit confusing. Let me see if I can get it with an example:

 

If my 5 years licence expire 1 June 25 which is always also my birthday. Then I go renew before this date, I get licence valid from that date to 1 June 30.

 

Now if I don't go, say let licence expire, and go renew in say 1 July 25, you think I get a licence from 1 June 25 to 1 June 31 ...!? 

 

Its really very simple (when renewing a 5 year license)

 

IF your license expires on 1st June, 2025 (on your Birthday)....

 

You renew on 31st May, 2025, your renewed license will expire on 1st June, 2030 (effectively 5 years).

You renew on 2nd June, 2025, your renewed license will expire on 1st June, 2031 (effectively 6 years).

43 minutes ago, Agusts said:

I think this birthday thing is a bit confusing. Let me see if I can get it with an example:

 

If my 5 years licence expire 1 June 25 which is always also my birthday. Then I go renew before this date, I get licence valid from that date to 1 June 30.

 

Now if I don't go, say let licence expire, and go renew in say 1 July 25, you think I get a licence from 1 June 25 to 1 June 31 ...!? 

Correct.  Except the license Issue date (there is no "from") will remain the same as the current license, which will be the date you first got a 5 year license.