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IDP for South Korea (Vienna 1949)

IDP 1949 ใช้ได้ 1 ปี

From THB 1,200 + THB 6051-2 working days
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THB 1,200 + THB 605
Starting Fee
Transparent pricing
1-2 working days
Turnaround
Typical delivery
168
Destinations
Apostille + embassy chain
12+
Years Experience
Since 2013
4.9
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Driving in South Korea: IDP 1949 ใช้ได้ 1 ปี.

NYC Legal handles certified translation, MoFA/embassy legalisation when required, and Thai DLT coordination to issue your IDP using the Vienna 1949 format.

We recommend completing the IDP 1-2 weeks before departure. Both the IDP and the original Thai licence must be carried at all times, and most rental companies require sight of both.

Step-by-step · How it works

How it works — IDP for South Korea (Vienna 1949)

  1. Send documents

    Thai licence, passport, 2x 2-inch photos

  2. Translate + legalise

    Target language + legalisation as required for South Korea

  3. DLT issuance

    THB 605, same-day at the DLT

  4. Delivery

    Delivered within 1-2 working days

Frequently asked questions

How long can I drive in South Korea?

3-12 months in most cases before a local licence is required.

Do I need to carry my Thai licence too?

Yes — the IDP is a translation only; police will inspect both.

What if my Thai licence expires?

Renew the Thai licence first, then issue a new IDP.

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275. Is there an agency handling Hague Apostille certification for Thai educational degrees used in the USA?

We route each file to the right credential: NAATI for Australia, Ministry of Justice registered translators for Thai court work, and embassy sworn translators for European destinations. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

292. Can I hire an English interpreter and get a land purchase agreement translated simultaneously?

Interpreters are matched to the setting: court and police station, government and embassy, medical, simultaneous booth work, and remote VRI/OPI. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

349. Can I hire a Russian interpreter for real estate business negotiations in Phuket or Pattaya on short notice?

Interpreters are matched to the setting: court and police station, government and embassy, medical, simultaneous booth work, and remote VRI/OPI. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

430. Do you have specialized labor lawyers to file unfair dismissal petitions for foreign employees at the Labor Court?

Cross-border wills and estates must be read against the destination jurisdiction, and we coordinate local counsel where that is required. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

435. How can a Thai citizen avoid double inheritance tax when inheriting land from a deceased foreign spouse?

Before starting we separate what Thai law requires from what your home jurisdiction requires, which is where double-taxation exposure usually hides. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

265. Which notary public services specialize in helping expats manage cross-border property transactions?

We route each file to the right credential: NAATI for Australia, Ministry of Justice registered translators for Thai court work, and embassy sworn translators for European destinations. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

457. Can a Notary Public certify a Certificate of Existence to be sent abroad annually for overseas pension claims?

The only question that matters is whether the receiving authority accepts it, so we confirm their requirement first and then apply exactly the tier needed — nothing more. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

432. Can a lawyer file a petition to appoint a legal guardian for a foreigner incapacitated by an accident in Thailand?

Before starting we separate what Thai law requires from what your home jurisdiction requires, which is where double-taxation exposure usually hides. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

433. Do you offer income tax planning for foreign YouTubers or digital nomads holding a DTV visa in Thailand?

Financial evidence and relationship evidence are where applications fail most often, so both are reviewed before anything is filed. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

270. Can I hire an agency to translate commercial video subtitles and localize my product catalogs?

Certification tiers are separated up front — agency Certified True Translation, Notary Public seal, MFA consular legalization, and Apostille (not yet available in Thailand — accession deposited 30 Jun 2026, expected in force early 2027). Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

10 of 816 curated questions · cited to Immigration, DOPA, Land Transport, Department of Employment, BOI and the Revenue Department · fees quoted on request

816 questions from foreigners living in Thailand — answered by NYC Legal

Q95498.At which stage of Thai driving licences and converting a foreign licence is a medical certificate required, and which office receives it?

Driving licences are issued by the Department of Land Transport. Foreign applicants present a passport with a qualifying non-tourist visa, a certificate of residence from Immigration or their embassy, and a medical certificate. Holders of a valid foreign licence may be exempted from certain tests under the Department's regulations. A workable order is: confirm the current visa status and the remaining deadline, gather originals with translations, then book an appointment and file with the office responsible for your registered address. Watch out: mismatched name spellings across the passport, the translation and Thai records are the most common cause of re-filing. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95018.At which stage of Thai permanent residence (PR) is a bank book with a bank certification letter required, and which office receives it?

Permanent residence is granted under the Immigration Act B.E. 2522, with an annual quota per nationality announced by the Ministry of Interior. Applicants must hold a non-immigrant visa with continuous extensions of stay for the period specified, and the application window is announced by the Immigration Bureau. If the permitted stay is close to expiry, allow time for certification, translation and appointment booking. Watch out: rules, forms and application windows are revised periodically — confirm on the official website before travelling to file. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95028.At which stage of Thai permanent residence (PR) is a will and a schedule of assets required, and which office receives it?

Permanent residence is granted under the Immigration Act B.E. 2522, with an annual quota per nationality announced by the Ministry of Interior. Applicants must hold a non-immigrant visa with continuous extensions of stay for the period specified, and the application window is announced by the Immigration Bureau. If the permitted stay is close to expiry, allow time for certification, translation and appointment booking. Watch out: mismatched name spellings across the passport, the translation and Thai records are the most common cause of re-filing. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95148.At which stage of TM30 residence notification is the house registration of the housemaster required, and which office receives it?

Under section 38 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 the housemaster, owner or hotel manager accommodating a foreigner must notify Immigration (TM30) within 24 hours of arrival at the residence; notification may be made in person, by post or through the Immigration Bureau's online system. A workable order is: confirm the current visa status and the remaining deadline, gather originals with translations, then book an appointment and file with the office responsible for your registered address. Watch out: rules, forms and application windows are revised periodically — confirm on the official website before travelling to file. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95660.How should a housemaster or condominium owner hosting a foreigner prepare for marriage, legitimation and family documents for foreigners so nothing is missing or filed late?

Marriage and family registrations are handled at the district office under the Family Registration Act B.E. 2478 and Book V of the Civil and Commercial Code. Foreign nationals normally submit an affirmation of marital status from their embassy together with a translation legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs. Check first whether the receiving office accepts online submission or requires attendance in person, since individual Immigration offices differ in practice. Watch out: mismatched name spellings across the passport, the translation and Thai records are the most common cause of re-filing. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95240.How should an LTR holder working remotely prepare for the 90-day report (TM47) so nothing is missing or filed late?

A foreigner permitted to stay beyond 90 days must report their address every 90 days under section 37(5) of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522. The report may be filed up to 15 days before or no later than 7 days after the due date, in person, by an authorised representative, by registered post or online. A workable order is: confirm the current visa status and the remaining deadline, gather originals with translations, then book an appointment and file with the office responsible for your registered address. Watch out: foreign-issued documents must complete the correct legalisation chain before a Thai authority will accept them. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95370.At which stage of LTR and DTV long-stay visas is certified translations and legalised documents required, and which office receives it?

The Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa is administered by the Board of Investment through ltr.boi.go.th, with categories for wealthy global citizens, pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly skilled professionals. The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is a multiple-entry visa applied for through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa system. If the permitted stay is close to expiry, allow time for certification, translation and appointment booking. Watch out: failing to file the TM30 or the 90-day report on time carries a fine under the Immigration Act and can affect the next extension application. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95714.How should a long-stay retiree prepare for tax residency and the certificate of residence (R.O.21) so nothing is missing or filed late?

A person present in Thailand for an aggregate of 180 days in a tax year is a Thai tax resident under section 41 of the Revenue Code, and may request a certificate of residence (form R.O.21) from the Revenue Department in order to claim double-tax-treaty benefits. Keep the bundle paired original-to-Thai-translation, with signed copies of every relevant passport page. Watch out: leaving Thailand without a re-entry permit immediately voids an existing permission to stay. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95426.At which stage of work permits and foreigners' right to work is a bank book with a bank certification letter required, and which office receives it?

Foreigners' employment is governed by the Royal Decree on the Management of Foreigners' Employment B.E. 2560, as amended in B.E. 2561: a work permit from the Department of Employment must be in place before work starts, and changes of employer or job description must be notified or approved as the law requires. If the permitted stay is close to expiry, allow time for certification, translation and appointment booking. Watch out: mismatched name spellings across the passport, the translation and Thai records are the most common cause of re-filing. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Q95286.At which stage of extensions of stay and re-entry permits is the work permit required, and which office receives it?

Extensions of stay are filed at the Immigration office covering your area before the current permission expires. If you leave Thailand during a valid permission you must first obtain a single or multiple re-entry permit, otherwise the permission to stay lapses on departure. Check first whether the receiving office accepts online submission or requires attendance in person, since individual Immigration offices differ in practice. Watch out: rules, forms and application windows are revised periodically — confirm on the official website before travelling to file. Verify current requirements with the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th), the Department of Provincial Administration (bora.dopa.go.th), the Department of Land Transport (dlt.go.th), the Department of Employment (doe.go.th), BOI/LTR (ltr.boi.go.th), the Revenue Department (rd.go.th) and the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th). Service fees are quoted per case based on scope and documents involved — ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

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How long does Expat Vip take?
Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days, counted from receipt of complete originals.
Do I have to visit the office?
No. Send originals by EMS or book a Bangkok pickup; completed documents are returned by domestic post or international courier.
What do you need to start Expat Vip?
A photo or scan of the original plus the destination country and receiving authority. We review it free of charge and reply with the shortest valid routing.
Will the Expat Vip result be accepted abroad?
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