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Can I obtain a residence certificate with a DTV visa in Thailand?

DTV Visa Residence Certificate TM30 Thailand Immigration Expats in Thailand Vehicle Purchase Requirements

Roberto *******

asked Nov 2, 2024

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Are you able to get a residence certificate with the DTV visa?

Looking to purchase a vehicle when I get to Thailand, and this is one of the requirements.

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Yes, you can obtain a residence certificate with a DTV visa in Thailand. The process involves visiting an immigration office with specific documents such as a TM30 form, a copy of your passport, and a copy of your DTV visa. Immediate processing is available for a fee, or you can opt for free processing by returning later. It's essential to keep your TM30 updated, and remember that requirements may slightly differ depending on the immigration office.

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Henrik *****

The meaning of a residence certificat is to show that you have a residence in Thailand, so you may have to wait until you have stayed at least 30 days.

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Roberto ******

might want to stay which of the 80+ immigration offices in the country you stay near because they all have slightly different requirements for Certificate of Residence

2 years ago

Paulie ********

Yep can get one without a DTV just go immergration with passport proof of adreees sure it's 2 passport photos also

2 years ago

Deepak *******

If you have an up-to-date TM30, you can get it from the immigration office. If not, you can get from an agent for 500 baht in Pattaya.

2 years ago

Don *******

@Deepak ******

can you reccomend an agent in Pattaya?

2 years ago

Deepak *******

@Don ******

I forgot the name. It is on the soi post office across the post office.

2 years ago

마리오 ***

Yah, bought a car a month ago or so. Had to get an updated TM.30, but other than that no issue getting the residency certificate.

Be aware that it’s not issued immediately. I did the paperwork in the morning and had to go back in the afternoon to pick up the certificate.

2 years ago

Kevin *******

Yes, very easy. Go to immigration with the following:

1. Take a copy of your TM 30 (Proof of Residence) - I used a printed out picture of the website where the landlord registered us.

2. Copy of passport

3. Copy of DTV

500 Baht if you want it immediately, free if you wait a day and come back to pick it up.

You will need a separate piece of paper for each thing you want to do. For instance, purchasing a scooter, car, and getting a Thai drivers license all require separate piece of paper specifying what it's for.

2 years ago