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Can I get a residence certificate for car purchase in Thailand without a long-term visa?

Apr 26, 2025
7 hours ago
Ant ***********
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Morning ๐Ÿ‘‹

I would like to buy a car in Thailand

Can I get a residence certificate ( needed to purchase a car ) without a

Long term / retirement Visa ?

Thanks
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The ability to obtain a residence certificate in Thailand for purchasing a car without a Long Term or Retirement Visa varies. Several comments indicate that it is indeed possible, especially in places like Bangkok, where policies have changed to allow such requests from all visa holders. The process may involve using a TM30 form, and while there may be some waiting time (approximately 7-14 days), there are no strict restrictions preventing this from happening.
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Tore *********
Yes and yes, at least in Bangkok.
lili****
yes you can, it takes time about 7-14 days
Wannikea *********
You don't need it to buy, just to register/transfer ownership to your name
Stuart *********
To my knowledge there is no immigration office that now restricts issuing residence certificates to only long term visa holders.

It used to be the case in Bangkok but that policy changed some time ago and now anyone can request one.
Pyae *********
Yes you can with your tm30
Brandon ************
Yes you can.

No you cannot.

It depends on your immigration office. Go and ask.
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