Convert Foreign Driver License to Thai (2026)
How to convert a foreign driving license to Thai — translation, embassy certification, and DLT appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a translation?
Yes — your foreign license must be translated and certified, then attested by your embassy.
How long does conversion take?
ILC end-to-end: 3–5 working days including DLT appointment.
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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