Medical Certificate Form for Thai License | Guide

What the Medical Certificate Form Looks Like

The medical certificate form used for Thai driving license applications is a standardized one-page document officially titled ใบรับรองแพทย์ (Bai Rap Rong Phaet), which translates to "Medical Certificate." The form is published by the Thai Medical Council and is divided into two main parts.

Form Structure Overview

Part 1 (Top section): Filled in by the applicant — personal details including name, nationality, ID/passport number, date of birth, and address
Part 2 (Bottom section): Completed by the examining doctor — examination findings, fitness declaration, doctor's credentials, signature, date, and clinic stamp

The form is primarily in Thai, though newer versions (revised May 2021 by the Thai Medical Council) include English translations alongside the Thai text. The form may also include checkboxes or fields for specific test results such as visual acuity, color blindness screening, blood pressure, and pre-existing medical conditions.

Both handwritten and printed versions are accepted by the DLT as long as all required fields are completed and legible. Some clinics provide the form pre-printed with the clinic's details already filled in; others complete it entirely by hand.

The Five Disqualifying Conditions Listed on the Form

The standard form includes a section where the doctor must confirm the patient does not suffer from these five conditions that automatically disqualify an applicant:

Mental disability or intellectual disability (โรคจิตหรือจิตฟั่นเฟือน)
Chronic alcoholism or drug addiction (ติดยาเสพติดให้โทษ หรือโรคพิษสุราเรื้อรัง)
Leprosy in its contagious stage (โรคเรื้อนในระยะติดต่อ)
Tuberculosis in its contagious stage (วัณโรคในระยะอันตราย)
Elephantiasis in its visible/symptomatic stage (โรคเท้าช้างในระยะที่ปรากฏอาการ)

These conditions come directly from the Land Transport Act B.E. 2522 (1979). The doctor checks "does not have" (ไม่เป็น) or "has" (เป็น) for each condition.

Mandatory Fields and What Must Be Included

For the DLT to accept your medical certificate, every mandatory field must be completed. Missing information is one of the most common reasons certificates are rejected at the DLT counter.

Applicant Section (You Fill This In)

Field	What to Write	Important Notes
Full Name	Exactly as in passport	Include middle name if passport has one
Nationality	As stated in passport	e.g., American, British, German
Passport Number	Current passport number	Double-check every character
Date of Birth	DD/MM/YYYY format	Thai forms use Buddhist Era (add 543 to year)
Address in Thailand	Full address with sub-district, district, province, postal code	Should match your residence certificate

Doctor Section (Doctor Fills This In)

Field	Required?	What Happens if Missing
Doctor's full name	Mandatory	Certificate rejected
Medical license number (เลขที่ใบอนุญาต)	Mandatory	Certificate rejected — non-negotiable
Doctor's signature	Mandatory	Certificate rejected
Date of examination	Mandatory	Certificate rejected (also needed for 30-day validity check)
Clinic name and address	Mandatory	Certificate rejected
Official clinic stamp/seal	Mandatory	Certificate rejected — most common mistake
Fitness declaration	Mandatory	Certificate rejected
Five disqualifying conditions checked	Mandatory	May be rejected at stricter DLT offices

Important: Some DLT offices are stricter than others about completeness. An officer at one office might accept a form with a blank blood pressure field, while another might send you back to the clinic. To avoid any issues, ensure every field on the form is filled in before you leave the clinic. Double-check spelling of your name and passport number before the doctor finalizes the document.

Doctor and Clinic Requirements

The medical certificate must be issued by a doctor who holds a valid Thai medical license (ใบอนุญาตประกอบวิชาชีพเวชกรรม). This means the doctor must be registered with the Thai Medical Council (แพทยสภา). Nurses, pharmacists, traditional medicine practitioners, and other healthcare professionals cannot issue the certificate — it must be a licensed physician (แพทย์).

What Makes a Certificate Valid

The doctor's Thai medical license number must be written on the certificate. If this number is missing, the DLT will reject the certificate — no exceptions.
The clinic or hospital must be properly licensed to operate in Thailand. This is evidenced by the clinic's operating license (usually displayed in a frame on the wall) and the official clinic stamp on the certificate.
The doctor must have physically examined you. A certificate issued without an examination (for example, just based on paperwork) would be fraudulent and could result in legal issues.

Quick Verification: When you enter the clinic, look for a framed operating license on the wall and confirm that the person who examines you introduces themselves as a doctor. At clinics near DLT offices, this is never an issue — they exist specifically for this purpose and always meet all requirements.

In practice, any clinic or hospital you can find with a proper storefront and visible operating license will meet these requirements. Unlicensed clinics, roadside medical stations, and pharmacies are not acceptable.

Validity Period: The 30-Day Rule

The medical certificate for a Thai driving license is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance. This means you must submit the certificate to the DLT within 30 days of the examination date printed on the form. If the certificate is older than 30 days, the DLT will reject it and you will need to obtain a new one.

Timing Strategy

Best approach: Get the certificate 1–2 weeks before your DLT visit
Also works: Get it the same morning at a clinic near the DLT office
Risky: Getting it more than 3 weeks before your planned visit — delays could push you past the 30-day window

This 30-day validity applies regardless of which type of driving license you are applying for — whether it is a car license, motorcycle license, or foreign license conversion. There are no extensions or exceptions to this rule.

If you are using a driving license service, they will typically coordinate the medical certificate timing to ensure it is fresh when submitted. Keep the original certificate safe and do not fold or damage it, as the DLT requires a clean, legible document.

How to Fill Out Your Part of the Form

Your portion of the medical certificate form is straightforward but must be accurate. Here is a field-by-field guide:

Field-by-Field Instructions

1. Full Name (ชื่อ-สกุล): Write your full legal name exactly as it appears in your passport. Do not use nicknames, shortened versions, or alternative spellings. If your passport has a middle name, include it. Example: JOHN MICHAEL SMITH — not John Smith or J.M. Smith.

2. Nationality (สัญชาติ): Write your nationality as it appears in your passport. Example: American, British, Australian, German.

3. ID/Passport Number (เลขประจำตัวประชาชน / หนังสือเดินทางเลขที่): Enter your passport number carefully and double-check every character. A single wrong digit means the DLT will reject the certificate.

4. Date of Birth (วันเกิด): Write in DD/MM/YYYY format. Note: some forms expect the Buddhist Era year (add 543 to the Western year). If unsure, the clinic staff will help with the conversion.

5. Address (ที่อยู่): Write the address where you are currently staying in Thailand, including house number, street, sub-district (tambon), district (amphoe), province (changwat), and postal code. This should ideally match the address on your residence certificate or TM30.

Let the Clinic Do It: At most clinics — especially those near DLT offices — the staff will fill in the entire form for you based on your passport. Simply hand them your passport and let them handle it. This reduces the risk of errors. Just verify all details are correct before leaving.

Use a black or blue pen if filling in by hand. Write clearly and legibly — if the DLT officer cannot read your handwriting, they may ask you to redo the form.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Several common errors lead to medical certificates being rejected at the DLT. Here are the top issues and how to prevent each one:

Mistake	Why It Happens	How to Prevent It
Missing clinic stamp	Doctor signs but staff forget to stamp	Always check for the stamp before leaving
Expired certificate	Got it too early; DLT appointment delayed	Get certificate 1–2 weeks before DLT visit, not earlier
Wrong form type	Clinic used a generic fitness certificate	Use a clinic near the DLT that has the correct form
Passport number mismatch	Typo or outdated passport number used	Verify the number character by character before leaving
Missing doctor's license number	Doctor forgot to write it	Check the doctor's section is fully completed
Incomplete fields	Blood pressure, vision results left blank	Review every single field before paying
Illegible handwriting	Doctor's handwriting is unreadable	Ask clinic to print or type if possible
Unlicensed issuer	Got certificate from pharmacy or nurse	Only use licensed clinics with a doctor on premises

The #1 Rule: Check everything before leaving the clinic. Virtually all rejection issues can be caught and fixed on the spot. Once you leave, correcting errors means returning to the clinic or getting a new certificate entirely.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the DLT medical certificate form can be downloaded from the DLT website (dlt.go.th) or obtained from the Thai Medical Council website. The official form is titled ใบรับรองแพทย์. However, most clinics near DLT offices already have the correct forms in stock, so downloading it in advance is optional. If you visit a clinic further from the DLT, bringing a pre-printed form ensures the correct format is used.

The standard form is in Thai and this is what the DLT expects. Newer versions (revised May 2021) include English translations alongside the Thai text. A purely English medical certificate from an international hospital may or may not be accepted depending on the DLT office — to be safe, always use the standard Thai form with the five disqualifying conditions listed.

Some DLT offices may accept the form with minor blank fields, but others are strict and will reject it. To avoid being sent back to the clinic, ensure every field is completed before you leave. Ask the clinic staff to fill in any sections they may have missed. It takes 30 seconds to check and could save you hours.

Yes, at most clinics — especially those near DLT offices — the staff will fill in the entire form based on your passport. Simply hand over your passport and let them handle it. Just verify all details are correct before leaving the clinic, particularly your name spelling and passport number.

The Buddhist Era (B.E.) calendar used in Thailand is 543 years ahead of the Western calendar. To convert: add 543 to the Western year. For example, 2026 becomes 2569 B.E. Some medical certificate forms use the Buddhist Era for dates. If unsure, the clinic staff will handle the conversion for you.

It is best to avoid corrections on the form. Some DLT offices accept minor corrections if initialed by the doctor, but others may reject forms with visible alterations. If a mistake is made, it is safer to ask the clinic for a fresh form rather than trying to correct the error.

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