What are the requirements to renew a Car / Motorbike Pattaya driving licence?

To renew a Pattaya driving licence, you need your current licence, passport with a valid visa, a residency certificate or work permit, and a new medical certificate. If you are upgrading from a temporary one-year licence to a five-year licence, you must also pass a short training session at the Pattaya Department of Land Transport (DLT). Renewal fees are around 505 THB for a car licence and 255 THB for a motorcycle licence. It’s recommended to renew your licence before it expires to avoid penalties.

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To RENEW your CAR or MOTORBIKE driving license in Pattaya, you’ll need to visit the Department of Land Transport (DLT) office, gather the required documents (including your current license, passport, visa, residence certificate and a medical certificate), and potentially pass a short training session if upgrading.

A driver’s licence is perhaps one of the most important documents to always have on hand, as it serves not just as proof of driving eligibility but also as a key form of identification. In Thailand, renewing your driving licence on time is essential to avoid fines and legal issues.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to renew your Thai driving licence, including the documents needed, renewal fees, and the implications if you don’t renew on time. By following these instructions, you can get back on the road legally and confidently.

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Renewal a Thai driver’s license in Pattaya? For CAR / MOTORBIKE

To renew your Thai driving license in Pattaya, for CAR or MOTORBIKE you’ll need to gather your documents, including your current license, passport with a valid visa, proof of residency (like a work permit or certificate of residence), and a medical certificate not older than one month. You may also need to complete online e-learning and pass a vision and reaction test at the Department of Land Transport (DLT). Appointments can be booked through the DLT website or the DLT Smart Queue app.

Current License: Make sure your existing license is still valid or has not expired for more than one year.
Passport and Visa: You’ll need your passport with a valid non-immigrant visa or visa extension.
Proof of Residency: You’ll need a work permit or certificate of residence from the Immigration Bureau or your embassy.
Medical Certificate: Obtain a medical certificate from a clinic or hospital, valid for one month.
Application Form: You can obtain this form at the Department of Land Transport (DLT) office.
E-learning Completion: If required, complete the online e-learning modules and obtain the QR code validation.

Visa Validity: If your visa is less than one year old, you may only be eligible for a 2-year license renewal, even with a 5-year visa

According to regulations, an expired driver’s licence must be renewed within 1 year. To avoid the hassle of forgetting and having to retake the test, you can renew your licence in advance. Drivers can renew their licence up to 180 days (6 months) before the expiration date. The necessary documents, renewal process, and fees will follow the standard guidelines.

Pattaya4all not only caters for newcomers seeking to obtain a car or motorcycle license in Pattaya, but also offers changing services for foreign licenses. Dominique, for example, who held an international license, took advantage of our driving license service, changing his international license into a valid Thai license.

Just supply us with all of the above and we will take care of it for you. You can also visit us at our company located in Pattaya. Click here for our location on Google Maps

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Do I need to retake the test for an expired driving licence?

There are specific regulations that all drivers should understand to avoid letting their licence expire unknowingly. Here are the details:

Licence expired for less than 1 year: If your licence has expired for less than 1 year, or even just 1 month past the expiration date, you can renew it at the Department of Land Transport (DLT) without paying a fine or taking a new test. However, you will need to pay the standard renewal fee.
Licence expired for more than 1 year but less than 3 years: In this case, you will need to pass a written test through the electronic exam system (50 questions) and score at least 90%, meaning you must answer at least 45 out of 50 questions correctly. If you fail, you will need to retake the test.
Licence expired for more than 3 years: If your licence has been expired for more than 3 years, you will need to undergo training, pass the written test through the electronic exam system, and retake the driving test, essentially starting over as if you were getting your licence for the first time.