{"id":220,"date":"2023-04-11T18:20:09","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T11:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ambbangkok.esteri.it\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/autoveicoli-e-patenti-di-guida\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T19:18:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T12:18:56","slug":"autoveicoli-e-patenti-di-guida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ambbangkok.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/autoveicoli-e-patenti-di-guida\/","title":{"rendered":"Motor vehicles and driving licenses"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:887ba0e7-5926-4b35-a3b8-72082b03197d-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4aef33ea-fd63-499a-8a22-1a424777df14\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:887ba0e7-5926-4b35-a3b8-72082b03197d-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b9e2e21a-4e0c-4cfe-b6f4-9722ec66f64e\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<h3 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"241\"><strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"239\">1. RENEWAL OF ITALIAN DRIVING LICENSES<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"325\"><strong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"325\">(For AIRE-registered Italian citizens residing in Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos)<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"362\"><strong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"362\">Eligibility and Conditions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"470\">The renewal of Italian driving licenses may be carried out <strong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"438\">exclusively<\/strong> for Italian citizens who are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"735\">\n<li data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"588\">\n<p data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"588\">duly <strong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"502\">registered with AIRE<\/strong> (Registry of Italians Residing Abroad) and resident in Thailand, Cambodia, or Laos;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"735\">\n<p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"735\">holders of a driving license that is <strong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"645\">due to expire<\/strong> (within four months of the expiry date) or has <strong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"732\">expired for no more than five years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"755\">Further details:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"1303\">\n<li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"834\">\n<p data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"834\">The renewal takes effect from the <strong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"816\">original expiry date<\/strong> of the license.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"971\">\n<p data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"971\">The renewal is issued in the form of a <strong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"903\">certificate of validity<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"916\">not<\/strong> by affixing a new endorsement on the license itself.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1178\">\n<p data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1178\">Once the holder has re-established residence or domicile in Italy, the <strong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1073\">confirmation of validity<\/strong> must be finalized at the <em data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1136\">Ufficio della Motorizzazione Civile<\/em> (Italian Department of Motor Vehicles).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1303\">\n<p data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1303\">It is <strong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1203\">not possible<\/strong> to request the issue of a new license or a duplicate in cases of <strong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1300\">loss, theft, or destruction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1328\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1328\">Procedure<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1412\">To apply for the renewal of an Italian driving license, eligible citizens shall:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"2978\">\n<li data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"2458\">\n<p data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1526\"><strong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1450\">Undergo a medical examination<\/strong> (including eyesight test) for the renewal of the Italian driving license.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1665\">It is recommended to contact <strong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1576\">BNH Hospital<\/strong> in Bangkok, which already uses the medical certificate format required by Italian law.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1834\"><strong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1702\">Address and contact details:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1705\" \/><em data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1722\">BNH Hospital<\/em><br data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1725\" \/>9\/1 Convent Road, Silom, Bangkok 10500, Thailand<br data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1779\" \/>Tel: +66 (0)2 686 2700<br data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1807\" \/>Fax: +66 (0)2 632 0573<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1933\">At the end of the examination, the hospital will issue a duly completed medical certificate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2281\">Alternatively, the medical examination may be carried out at any other hospital or clinic, <strong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2046\">provided that<\/strong> the physician in charge completes the Italian medical certificate form in full compliance with Italian regulations.<br data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2165\" \/>The form \u2014 which can be downloaded and presented at the hospital if required \u2014 is available <a href=\"https:\/\/ambbangkok.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/certificato-medico.pdf\">at this link.<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2458\"><strong data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2300\">Important:<\/strong> All sections of the medical certificate must be completed in full. <strong data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2409\">Incomplete forms will not be accepted<\/strong> and the renewal procedure cannot be processed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2978\">\n<p data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2597\"><strong data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2486\">Book an appointment<\/strong> through the <em data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2510\">Prenot@mi<\/em> portal and appear in person at the Consular Office bringing the following documents:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2813\">\n<li data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2655\">\n<p data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2655\">the Italian driving license (expired or expiring);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2688\">\n<p data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2688\">a valid Italian passport;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2766\">\n<p data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2766\">two recent passport-size photographs (frontal view, white background);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2813\">\n<p data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2813\">the duly completed medical certificate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2978\">Upon verification of the documentation, the Consular Office will issue the <strong data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2919\">certificate of renewal<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2923\" \/>A <strong data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2944\">consular fee<\/strong> is applicable for this service.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3026\"><strong data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3026\">2. OBTAINING A THAI DRIVING LICENSE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3223\">To apply for a Thai driving license, Italian citizens must first have their Italian license <strong data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3155\">translated into English or Thai<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3159\" \/>(See <strong data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3174\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ambbangkok.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Agenzie-traduzione-2025.pdf\">here <\/a><\/strong>for a list of translation agencies.)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3360\">After obtaining the translation, applicants shall <strong data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3298\">book an appointment<\/strong> through <em data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3318\">Prenot@mi<\/em> and appear at the Consular Office with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3437\">\n<li data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3402\">\n<p data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3402\">the original Italian driving license;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3437\">\n<p data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3437\">the corresponding translation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3630\">The Consular Office will verify and certify the <strong data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3520\">conformity of the translation<\/strong>. The service is subject to a fee of <strong data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3569\">EUR 20<\/strong>, payable in THB at the applicable quarterly exchange rate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3985\">Subsequently, applicants must present themselves at the <strong data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3732\">local Department of Land Transport (DLT)<\/strong> and follow the procedure established by the Thai authorities \u2014 under their <strong data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3832\">exclusive competence<\/strong>. Please note that the Thai authorities generally require the applicant to hold a <strong data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3939\">long-term Thai visa<\/strong> in order to obtain a local driving license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"1. 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