Thai Driver's License Translation for International Use
How to translate and certify your Thai driver's license for use abroad, plus the International Driving Permit (IDP) option.

Driving abroad with a Thai license usually requires either (a) a certified translation or (b) an International Driving Permit (IDP) issued by the Department of Land Transport. ILC handles both.
Certified translation
We translate and notarize your Thai license in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and 35+ other languages. See the service page.
IDP application
We assist with the IDP application at the DLT — including photo, application form, and translation. Valid for 1 year in 150+ countries.
Frequently asked questions
Is certified translation enough to drive abroad?
Some countries accept a certified translation; many require an IDP. Always check the destination country's rules.
Can ILC help with the IDP?
Yes. We translate the license and guide you through the Department of Land Transport for IDP issuance.
Go deeper on Professional licence and registration document certification
Our advisory team has run these certification chains for 15+ years. Two references we keep updated for clients:
- Step-by-step playbook: documents, order of certification, rejection risks
- Route comparison: which certification path your receiving authority accepts
Not sure which route applies? Send us the scan — LINE @NAATI · 080-5578887 · ilc@thainotary.co.th
Documents usually required
- Freshly issued original Thai civil or corporate record from the issuing office
- Complete English translation of every page, with the translator's statement of accuracy
- Copy of the document holder's passport or Thai national ID card
- Power of attorney with ID copies of both parties if someone else files on your behalf
Common reasons a bundle is rejected
- Assessment bodies publish their own document checklist; follow that list, not a generic one.
- Course titles should not be renamed to a local equivalent in translation.
- Spell every name exactly as it appears in the passport, across every document in the same bundle.
Prefer not to handle the chain yourself? Send the scans and we run every step for you, from translation to the final endorsement.
What clients typically use this for
- Professional registration abroad
- Skills recognition assessments
- Licence renewal filings
Support continues after delivery
Document work rarely ends with one submission: the receiving authority may request more, or you may need to file again next year. We keep a digital copy set and a record of the certification route used for every job, so the next round starts from the right point, and you can consult us when the destination changes its requirements. Handled by a team with more than 15 years of experience.
- The certification route of each job is recorded for the next round.
- Guidance when the destination requests additional documents later.
- New document sets checked for consistency with what you already filed.
Consult us at LINE @NAATI · 080-5578887 · ilc@thainotary.co.th
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