Can I Own A Car With A Work Permit?

Neeranam · November 20, 2004

Hi, Just a quickie, can I buy a car in my name if I have a work permit?

Axel · November 20, 2004

Hi, Just a quickie, can I buy a car in my name if I have a work permit?

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More quickie answer: Yes.

I did it once, WP, extented permission to stay, was enough. Forgot if they wanted an address confirmation by the embassy, I think so but not sure anymore.

Neeranam · November 20, 2004

Thanks for your super fast reply Axel

Thetyim · November 20, 2004

You do not have to have a WP to register a car

The WP is used as confirmation of address.

PeaceBlondie · November 20, 2004

Agree that WP is not needed to register a motor vehicle. To register the new motorcycle I bought, I only needed to go to Immigration and verify my address, then give that verification to the dealer, who got me my plates and green registr. book. No WP.

Neeranam · November 20, 2004

Thanks for those replies

astral · November 21, 2004

It is your visa status that is more important than the work permit.

PeaceBlondie · November 21, 2004

It is your visa status that is more important than the work permit.

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Thanks, astral; good point. I got my registration by showing my B visa at immigration. I take it a tourist visa wouldn't suffice?

dr_Pat_Pong · November 21, 2004

It is your visa status that is more important than the work permit.

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Thanks, astral; good point. I got my registration by showing my B visa at immigration. I take it a tourist visa wouldn't suffice?

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A Non-Immigrant visa is necessary to get a license ( Any category ). A Tourist Visa won't do

RamdomChances · November 21, 2004

I think they are on about owning a car in your own name not getting a driving licence. I think you can own a car in your own name with a tourist visa, but as the Dr stated you need a Non-immigrant for the driving licence

PeaceBlondie · November 21, 2004

Ramdom, the good doctor is more than able to answer for himself, but we know what the OP said. In some countries, the vehicle is licensed and the metal plate is a license plate.

RamdomChances · November 21, 2004

You are probably right, in which case he does not need you to answer for him.

dr_Pat_Pong · November 21, 2004

Ramdom, the good doctor is more than able to answer for himself, but we know what the OP said. In some countries, the vehicle is licensed and the metal plate is a license plate.

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We happen to be in Thailand not the continental US

PeaceBlondie · November 21, 2004

Pardon me, dear doctor, but he used the plural pronoun, "they." Thank you for not explaining why you are the only one who introduced the term "license" and I shall try to refrain from stating what I think 'we' know.

I happen to know full well where we happen to be.

Neeranam, thank you for your appreciation.

dr_Pat_Pong · November 22, 2004