Most delays come down to paperwork that's incomplete, expired, or missing a translation. Here's everything the Department of Land Transport expects to see, checked by us before it's ever submitted.
Valid for the full length of your intended stay in Thailand.
Your home country licence, current and unexpired.
Issued under the 1949 or 1968 Convention — other IDP formats aren't accepted.
Proof of ownership and registration for the vehicle you're bringing in.
Required for some vehicle and route combinations — we'll confirm if yours needs one.
Clear photos showing your vehicle and its registration plate.
Verification documents if a pet is travelling with you.
Needed alongside your FVP when you actually cross the border.
Any document not already in English needs a certified Thai or English translation before it's submitted. Vehicle registration is the one that most often trips people up — get this sorted early, since translation can take longer than you'd expect.
Send us clear photos or scans of each document once you've got your quote. We review them against what Thai authorities actually require for your vehicle type and route — and flag anything missing before it becomes a delay at the border.