After having my wallet stolen I am having some trouble replacing my U.K driving licence it seems that you must be in the U.K to apply , as you can guess I do not really want to fly home for the sole purpose of renewing a licence does any one have any suggestions?

I had a similar problem when I lost mine last year, so I had the application form sent over by family - filled it out, sent it back to them and they posted it on to DVLC.I subsequently had my new licence sent to my address in the UK, and then had it forwarded on. Simple really.

Ring the DVLA direct and explain your predicament. Banks would replace a stolen visa, and the dvla should replace a stolen licence

Ring the DVLA direct and explain your predicament. Banks would replace a stolen visa, and the dvla should replace a stolen licence

No, they wont reissue if they believe that you are living out of the country.

The easy option, possibly the only option, is to do it through a friend or family member in the UK.

Apply online to change address to a uk address, new d/l issued within 10 days see here - http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Motoringtransactions/BeforeyouapplyC/DG_066944 . All other changes/lost d/l have to be done by mail..

Moved to motoring forum.

i was in the exact same situation and had to fly back to holland or apply for a thai license... did the 2nd thing just today.. a theory test and a small driving test and i got it..took about 2 hours in total... make sure you go early

but not available on a tourist visa

if you need it for driving in thailand.. this is the best and fastest option

http://driving.information.in.th/driving-licence.html see here what you need

hi,

good luck with getting a replacement,

are u.k licences valid in thailand ?

i have my plastic card only and i think maybe it's just for europe ? because it has the euro stars on it ?

should i apply for a thai licence ?

should i have my paper counterpart sent to me ?

i'm buying a car soon so want to have licence etc,

chris