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Comparing vehicle and driving-licence document routes

Driving or moving a vehicle across borders has several routes. Match the destination country's rules from the start.

International Driving Permit under the conventions

Short-term driving in a country that accepts an IDP

Certifying authority
Department of Land Transport
Indicative timeline
Usually same-day once documents are complete
Pitfalls / common rejections
It must be carried with the Thai licence, and each convention covers a different country set

Translated and certified licence for a local licence exchange

Long-term residence requiring conversion to the local licence

Certifying authority
The destination transport authority, with a certified translation or legalisation
Indicative timeline
Variable — allow several weeks
Pitfalls / common rejections
Some countries only accept translators registered locally

Certified ownership documents for export or import

Moving a vehicle across borders or transferring ownership internationally

Certifying authority
Department of Land Transport, Customs, and the destination authority
Indicative timeline
Highly variable, driven by customs procedures on both sides
Pitfalls / common rejections
Chassis or engine numbers that disagree across documents stall clearance

Note: Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.

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Send document photos and your destination country. We assess which route fits and can run the full process, with regular status updates.

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