FVP

Foreign Vehicle Permits (FVP) / DLT Permit Application

To apply for permits, the Department of Land Transport (DLT) requires the following:

Personal Information

Required Documents for Each Traveler

Conditions for Using Foreign-Registered Vehicles in Thailand

Driving License Rules

Procedure for License Issuance

Personal Information

  • All drivers or motorcyclists must provide personal details: full name, address, email, and telephone number.
  • Passenger/pillion details must also be submitted, including passport copies (required for Immigration, not DLT).

Required Documents for Each Traveler

  1. Copy of passport (valid for at least 180 days) and visa page (if applicable).
  2. Copy of driving license (valid for at least 6 months).
  3. Copy of vehicle registration certificate and proof of ownership (if not listed) + annual tax pages (if available).
  4. Copy of vehicle inspection certificate.
  5. Letter of Consent if the vehicle owner is not the driver/rider (plus a copy of the owner’s passport or ID card).
  6. Four color photos of the vehicle are required: 6.1. Full view showing vehicle body type and license plate, 6.2 Front view, 6.3  Side view, and 6.4 Rear view
  7. Copy of compulsory motor vehicle insurance (Thai company – we will arrange).
  8. Copy of third-party liability insurance (Thai company – we will arrange). Coverage must include:
    • 1,000,000 THB per person for death, injury, or health damage.
    • 1,000,000 THB per accident for property damage.
  9. Full itinerary of the trip in Thailand, from Day 1 to the last day, showing all provinces and cities the vehicle will pass through (even without stopping).
  10. Vehicle details: engine number, engine capacity, VIN, and gross weight.
  11. Driver/motorcyclist’s address (street, city, zip code).
  12. Driver/motorcyclist’s phone number.
  13. City of vehicle registration.

Any non-English documents must be accompanied by a certified Thai or English translation.

Conditions for Using Foreign-Registered Vehicles in Thailand

A licensed Thai travel agency must assign tour guides/escorts and Thai-registered escort vehicles:

  • 1–5 vehicles: 1 escort + 1 Thai-registered escort vehicle.
  • 6–15 vehicles: 2 escorts + 2 escort vehicles.
  • Over 15 vehicles: 3 escorts + 3 escort vehicles.

Tour guides/escorts must be Thai nationals. At least one escorting vehicle must be Thai-registered. If more vehicles are used, some escorts may ride in foreign-registered vehicles. The travel agency must submit the escort list with assigned vehicles. DLT may require all escort vehicles to be Thai-registered.

Driving License Rules

  • Only International Driving Permits (IDP) under the 1949 or 1968 Conventions are accepted.
  • Any other IDPs are not valid. Travelers without a valid IDP must apply for a Thai Temporary Driving License at the nearest Land Transport Office. A medical check-up at a Thai hospital is required.

Procedure for License Issuance

  1. Border document clearance.
  2. Hospital check-up (about 1.5 hours).
  3. Land Transport Office application (about 2 hours, not including travel time).

Foreign drivers/motorcyclists (except citizens of 10 ASEAN countries) without a valid 1949 or 1968 IDP must obtain a Thai driving license before driving in Thailand.

The above information is subject to change. Any updates will be provided during the coordination process for the FVP application

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