Getting an International Driving License

[giddyup]

On 6/27/2018 at 12:36 PM, Becker said:

Is this the office located by the Regents International School?

Yes

[wgdanson]

On 6/19/2017 at 5:38 PM, HHTel said:

The term of validity of an IDP is down to the country you're using it in.

Sorry, down to the issuing country. UK is 12 months

[HHTel]

1 hour ago, wgdanson said:

Sorry, down to the issuing country. UK is 12 months

Sorry, you're wrong.  It's the term stated by the country you're visiting.  In Thailand, for example, an IDP regardless of the issuing country is valid for 90 days.  Beyond that you need a Thai driving licence.

 

[wgdanson]

6 minutes ago, HHTel said:

Sorry, you're wrong.  It's the term stated by the country you're visiting.  In Thailand, for example, an IDP regardless of the issuing country is valid for 90 days.  Beyond that you need a Thai driving licence.

 

https://www.postoffice.co.uk/international-driving-permit.    Read this.....valid for 12 months.   But the Thai authorities say that if you are here more than 90 days, you must get a Thai license.

[HHTel]

5 hours ago, wgdanson said:

https://www.postoffice.co.uk/international-driving-permit.    Read this.....valid for 12 months.   But the Thai authorities say that if you are here more than 90 days, you must get a Thai license.

I think that's pretty much what I said.  Just saying that although it's 'valid' for 12 months, each country may or may not have restrictions on it's use.

You could come for a 3 month visit in say January and use your IDP.  Then come again for another 3 month visit in October and use the same IDP.

[wgdanson]

9 hours ago, HHTel said:

I think that's pretty much what I said.  Just saying that although it's 'valid' for 12 months, each country may or may not have restrictions on it's use.

You could come for a 3 month visit in say January and use your IDP.  Then come again for another 3 month visit in October and use the same IDP.

Correct Sir. 

[RubbaJohnny]

For those planning a vacation in Europe the IDP used in Republic of Ireland Spain and Cyprus is different to France and Italy

There is yet another IDP for Brazil and certain other countries.

 

Google is your friend.

 

As others have noted online versions are no better than degree mills and when push comes to shove you have no valid insurance

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Driving_Permit

 

Some higlights for those planning a honeymoon in Rio or Bagdad

The 1926 Convention on Motor Traffic is the older IDP Convention. It is only required in Iraq, Somalia^[ and Brazil.

 

International Driving Permits according to the 1926 Convention on Motor Traffic are also valid in Liechtenstein and Mexico

The current parties to the 1949 Geneva Convention are listed below.^[18] These jurisdictions issue International Driving Permits.

Asia, Oceania (19) Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji, Hong Kong(China), India, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand

Americas (15) Argentina, Barbados, Canada, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Venezuela

Europe (36) Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of San Marino, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City (Holy See)

Middle East, Africa (32) Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Israel, Jordan, Kingdom of Lesotho, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Republic of South Africa, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Syria, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Zimbabwe

 

Happy Motoring, once you have a chauffeur you never go back.

 

[apalink_thailand]

On 6/18/2017 at 3:31 PM, KhunBENQ said:

True, that fits what I know.

No IDP and no border crossing.

 

Multiple statements confirming in a couple of similar threads.

I try to find a reference...

 

That should be enough:

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

 

Explicitly saying " FIVE -YEARS THAI DRIVING LICENSE".

Hi. It mentions a letter from the Embassy. I am basically doing a renewal (I travel a lot, so I need the International) and since I have a YELLOW tabien baan with my name in it, I wonder if that would suffice rather than the Embassy letter? Any thoughts?

[stevenl]

1 hour ago, apalink_thailand said:

Hi. It mentions a letter from the Embassy. I am basically doing a renewal (I travel a lot, so I need the International) and since I have a YELLOW tabien baan with my name in it, I wonder if that would suffice rather than the Embassy letter? Any thoughts?

It doesn't say 'letter from Embassy', it says 'residence certificate from ...'. With most DLT's a yellow house book will be accepted, but I very much doubt all will do so.

Edited December 26, 2018 by stevenl

[KhunBENQ]

29 minutes ago, stevenl said:

It doesn't say 'letter from Embassy', it says 'residence certificate from ...'. With most DLT's a yellow house book will be accepted, but I very much doubt all will do so.

Unfortunately true.

At my office no problem (specially for the renewal/extension).

From reports here it seems in Pattaya they DON'T accept yellow book (against all logic).

An alternative would be a certificate from immigration, where again different procedures/rules apply.

Some immigrations will only issue if you have a proof that it is required from DLT.

Silly but TiT.

 

[Tom59]

On 6/19/2017 at 6:33 PM, Rdrokit said:

Can't believe all the useless posts here. I will repeat my question again. CAN YOU GET A IDL WITH A TEMPORARY 2 YEAR THAI DRIVERS LICENSE.

No!  If you took the trouble to read the responses you would understand that there is no such thing as an international drivers license, an IDL as you call it, period!  You may be able to obtain an international driving permit (IDP) in accordance with the terms of the Geneva Convention based on a Thai license as it relates to here in Thailand. I suggest you go to your nearest Land transport Office and ask.  

[Toosetinmyways]

How can anybody fall for this International Driving License scam. I went to their website and if you need rush service for $5 dollars extra they will send your license as a PDF file to print out at home. Why not go to photo editor and just make your own. Sure to fool the police.

[Patriot1066]

On 6/19/2017 at 4:43 PM, Dap said:

Can I ask where you acquired your International Drivers License?

The UK issued ones run out after 12 months and I think you can only use them for up to 90 days in Thailand in any case?

[HHTel]

Are some people really that bored they respond to posts 18 months old.  

[Dap]

On 1/15/2019 at 4:58 PM, Toosetinmyways said:

How can anybody fall for this International Driving License scam. I went to their website and if you need rush service for $5 dollars extra they will send your license as a PDF file to print out at home. Why not go to photo editor and just make your own. Sure to fool the police.

Not a good idea to assume ignorance on the part of the RTP, it could easily backfire on ya'.

[Toosetinmyways]

The point I was making was why pay 54 dollars for a home made illegal lisence when you can do it yourself.