Driving in Thailand
International Driving Document

Driving in Thailand: International Driving Document requirements for visitors

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Visitors to Thailand can use either a 1949 Geneva Convention or 1968 Vienna Convention International Driving Document alongside a valid foreign driving licence. Thailand drives on the left. Urban speed limit is 50 km/h, rural roads 80 km/h, and highways up to 120 km/h. The blood alcohol limit is 0.05%.

Thailand at a glance

Permit type
International Driving Document
How long it is valid
1 year (Geneva) or up to 3 years (Vienna)
How it works

How to get your permit for Thailand

You do the first step; a dedicated expert does the rest.

  1. Tell us your destination

    Thailand + your nationality. ~30 seconds.

  2. We confirm what you need

    A Geneva or Vienna Convention International Driving Document for Thailand — picked for you, so you don't have to decide.

  3. We handle the paperwork

    Your dedicated expert checks your documents, prepares the application, and files it correctly with the authorized agency.

  4. Review by a real person

    A dedicated expert reviews your submission — not a bot.

  5. Track every step

    Live dashboard + email/SMS updates from submission until your International Driving Document is in hand.

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Thailand driving rules at a glance

What you need

Documents required to drive in Thailand

What police and rental counters expect you to carry, every time you drive.

    FAQs

    Frequently asked questions

    Driving in Thailand with a foreign licence, answered.

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    About this service

    Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency or an authorised issuer. International Driving Documents are issued by the authorised body in your licence country; our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from the issuer's own fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal advice — acceptance rules are set by each destination country and can change. Always confirm requirements with the official issuer or the authorities of the country you're visiting.