Can I obtain a certificate of residence from immigration if I'm staying in a hotel with a Non-O visa?

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Hi everyone, planning to arrive in Thailand with a Non-O visa at which point I need to open a bank account. I understand that the bank will require a certificate of residence issued by immigration.

My question is, if I am staying in a hotel for the first few weeks, assuming the hotel has submitted my TM30, will I experience any difficulties in obtaining the certificate of residence? Or will immigration expect a lease agreement to issue the certificate of residence?

In short, can one obtain a certificate of residence from immigration if they are staying in a hotel? Thank you!

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A person planning to arrive in Thailand with a Non-O visa inquires about the ability to obtain a certificate of residence while staying in a hotel. They want to know if this would pose any difficulties, considering that the hotel has submitted their TM30 form. Responses indicate that it is generally possible to obtain such a certificate while staying in a hotel, but experiences vary between banks. Some banks may require additional documentation, such as a yellow house book or a lease agreement, which can complicate the process. Therefore, it is advisable for the individual to be prepared with various documents and possibly try multiple banks.

Tracy ***************** · Answer

How do you get the certificate of residence? I have a landlord and a property manager. Is it something they do? Could it be a month-to-month lease or does it need to be for a set amount of time?

Simon ********* · Answer

No problem getting certificate of residence if the hotel filed the tm30, but a lot of banks want a yellow house book, lease agreement or work permit, to open accounts... Started back in 2018

Kool ******* · Answer

Be fully aware that in Bangkok when applying for the residency certificate they mail it to you to make sure the address you listed is accurate, and it takes a week to ten days to receive.

Timothy **************** · Answer

Hi , like others I fly in next week with non o visa , hoping to start the retirement process , will be staying with wife in a rental under her name , I plan to rent a house for us under our names hopefully this will help , is there a easier bank  ? To open account then use wise to transfer funds thanks

Tony ***** · Answer

This is my experience today. Visited three branches in Phetchabun. 2 SCB and 1 Kasikorn. Rejected all three times. I had certificate of residency from immigration. Copy of AIS mobile utility bill. Non o visa for retirement. And appropriate documents.

Reason for refusal.

They insisted I needed ethier  a yellow house book or be married to a Thai national.

I’ll try more tomorrow before I use an agent. Ridiculous state of affairs. Even the immigration officer wished me luck!!!

Pete ******* · Answer

Yes you can obtain a certificate of residency if you are staying in a hotel.

Paul ******* · Answer

You should not have any problem.  Every bank is different.  Every branch is different.  Even inthe same bank, staff will give you different answers.  Even a letter from you hotel stating that you stay there might be enough without needing a certificate of residence.  You may need to try a number of banks/branches.

Can I obtain a certificate of residence from immigration if I'm staying in a hotel with a Non-O visa?

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