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Can I get a certificate of residence on a DTV visa to purchase a car in Thailand?
Jan 18, 2026
3 months ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERHas anyone gotten a certificate of residence to purchase a car on the DTV visa? I read that bangkok immigration won’t give me one. Anyone have any insight on the matter? Thanks.
TLDR : Answer Summary
Many expats report successful experiences obtaining a certificate of residence for purchasing a car while on a DTV visa across various locations in Thailand, including Bangkok, Korat, Jomtien, and Udon Thani. While some have suggested using agents to expedite the process, others have successfully navigated the immigration offices independently. Overall, experiences vary by specific location, and it seems feasible to acquire the necessary documentation without major issues.
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Dan *********
Yes, I got it
It’s so easy
I bought a car so quick
It’s so easy
I bought a car so quick
Peter *********
I got mine in Samut Sakhon without any problems and registered a car on my name with it.
David *******
No problem in Jomtien to get for car and motorbike licences.
Jose ***********************
Done it and got it in Udon Thani
Shawn *******
No problem with my DTV in Phuket, was easy to get certificate of residence after only a few days here, and even easier to buy a new car.
Jef ********
I did only a few days ago, pay an agent 3,000 baht sit back relax and they will hand deliver it
Waqar ********
Depends on specific office. Better go yourself. I got one last week for driving license despite living just 2 weeks here.
Anonymous ******************
Commenting cause I'd like to hear more about people's experiences at the Bangkok location. I will be going tomorrow so that I can get a driver's license.
Brandon ************
Read where? You can get one no problem.
Adam *****************
Yes. Have done this. In Hua hin
Jade ********
Yes we just got in koh samui, first you go to apply then u have to go back 1 week after to get the certificate
마리오 ***
I got mine last year while on a DTV with no problem. If you are buying a new car or from a big used car dealership often they can take care of this for you for a fee - mine (BYD) wanted something like 2500 baht so I just did it myself.
Sam *****
Use an agent
Dan *********
@Sam ****
I have no idea what you would need an agent for for this lol Just got immigration office gear certificate of residence
On the form you say it’s for buying a car that’s kind of it
Sam *****
@Dan ********
really? When I purchased my last vehicle and needed a residence certificate I went to my nearby agent, MOTS Services. It took 2 minutes. I didn't have to waste half a day of my valuable time at immigration. I'm really starting to thing this new wave of Thai expats are either poor or retarded.Reply to
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Vadim *****
@Sam ****
any recos?Reply to
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Brian *********
Yep, no problem.
Neil ******
Yes I got one last week from korat immigration. When I tried last year they said I couldn’t on a DTV but this time I just had to wait until I’d done a 90 day report. They also gave me a certificate of residence to get a driving licence which I got the next day.
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