1. Valid International Driving License and passport or equivalent document are required. 2. Non-Immigrant Visa or Residence Permit (Tourist visa is not eligible). 3. Vehicle registration or, in the case of a borrowed vehicle, authorization documents from the owner are required. 4. Cash guarantee or bank guarantee or self-guarantee is required. If vehicle is brought in through Bangkok Airport of Khlong Toei Port, cash guarantee or bank guarantee is essential.
If entry is via land across the southern border then it is acceptable to guarantee oneself by completing the customs form, giving necessary details to the customs officer and signing the record.
Permission is granted for a 6 month period from the date of entry. In the case of having requested to bring the vehicle in for a period just 5-10 days and then wishing to extend the length of stay, a renewal can be granted free of charge by the Customs Department.
Procedure: Contact the customs office at the relevant border. Customs officer will complete and additional incoming form and at the same time check documents as in No.2 above and also fix the self-guarantee. In the case of cash or bank guarantee, the customs officer will evaluate the price of the vehicle Department, Tel: (02) 2490431-40. |