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Can I obtain a certificate of residency in Thailand on a tourist visa?

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Posting my experience getting a certificate of residency in Bangkok, Thailand. Just submitted everything today at Div. 1. 

There's a lot of questions on whether you can get one and the answer is yes you absolutely can on a DTV or any other tourist visa provided you have the supporting documents.

There are signs all over the area saying they only provide services for residents of Bangkok.

As for needing a 90 day report? I have no idea. I provided one. 

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1. Passport photo copies of both the bio page and visa stamp 

2. TDAC

3. 90 day report

4. Visa

5. Lease agreement

6. TM30

The process is pretty quick and easy. Was only 6th in the queue and then I had to update my TM30 because of some errors. When I came back at about 10am I was no. 2 in the queue. Doesn't seem like there all that many people getting resident certificates. Maybe I got lucky today. 

Was given a receipt and told to come back in a week to pick it up. 

Also, it's free now. Maybe because they don't have to cover the shipping costs anymore.

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The post details the author's recent experience obtaining a certificate of residency in Bangkok while on a DTV tourist visa, confirming that it is indeed possible with the right supporting documents. The necessary documents submitted include passport copies, a TDAC form, a 90-day report, the visa, a lease agreement, and a TM30 form. The author notes a quick process at the immigration office and mentions that the service is free now. Several comments also discuss the benefits of having a certificate of residency, alternative methods to obtain it, and personal anecdotes related to the process.

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What are the benefits of a certificate of residency? thanks

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Anonymous ******************

Anonymous ******************

maybe it's useful for tax purposes with the home country? 🤔 It's a genuine question

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Robin *********

Robin *********

a) buy/sell a motorbike/car, b) get a drivers licence for car/motorbike

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Anonymous ******************

Anonymous ******************

Its actually done in 1 day and 90 days in not necessary in most provinces!

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Colin ********

Colin ********

Bueng kan immigration no chance on a dtv

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Anonymous ******************

Anonymous ******************

just book a hotel for a TM30 anywhere else and do it in a friendlier province in 1 day for 350-400baht

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Jef ********

Jef ********

I got mine after 3 days of being in Thailand ( no 90 day report) paid an agent 3,000 baht had it 8 hours later

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Chris **********

Chris **********

1000 baht from The Colonel visa service in Chiang Mai 👌

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Jef ********

Jef ********

Beautiful mate 🙏🏽👌

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Anonymous *************

Anonymous *************

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I would have paid for that price for sure.

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Jef ********

Jef ********

And never left my living room sofa

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Anonymous *************

Anonymous *************

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agents are definitely one way to go.

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Anonymous *************

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I hear you. I still can't justify the price, yet. Hopefully one day that'll change.

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Jef ********

Jef ********

Yeah credit to you for doing it your self … but I’d prefer my time and sanity 😂

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