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Can I Obtain a Residence Certificate with a Visa Exemption in Thailand?

Visa Exemption Residence Certificate Immigration Procedures

Jun 16, 2020

6 years ago

Anaïs *********

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Hello everyone, I have a visa exemption until July 31st for now.  Do you know if it is possible to obtain a residence certificate with this type of visa?  (I am waiting for a work permit) but I need the certificate before. If someone knows if it's possible. 

Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the possibility of obtaining a residence certificate with a visa exemption valid until July 31. Responses indicate that generally, you cannot obtain a residence certificate from the immigration office under a visa exemption, but it's recommended to check directly with the local immigration office. Alternatively, certificates can sometimes be obtained from embassies.

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Tod *********

@Anaïs ********

certificates of residence are issued either at the immigration office OR from your consulate here. IF you can't get it from the immigration office contact your consulate to see if they issue it

6 years ago

Anaïs *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you very much Tod ! I think we can close the post, i have my answer :)

6 years ago

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Anaïs *********

Timothy *****

The certificate of residence I used for driving licence application is from my embassy.

6 years ago

Anaïs *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

From your ambassy ? not from immigration ?

6 years ago

Timothy *****

@Anaïs ********

for driving licence I used a letter from my embassy. Not sure of the immigration residency though sorry.

6 years ago

Anaïs *********

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@Timothy ****

Thank you, i will try to find information about ut :)

6 years ago

Timothy *****

@Anaïs ********

but wait. If you are on amnesty I don't think you can get a license as you do not have a valid visa. They need to see your visa type. Usually short tourist visa they don't allow conversion AFAIK.

6 years ago

Anaïs *********

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@Timothy ****

Yes ok, i will listen

@Tod ********

and try in my immigration :) thanks

6 years ago

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Anaïs *********

Tod *********

As a rule you CANNOT get a certificate of residence from the immigration office when you're on the 'no stamp' amnesty because you don't have ANY valid stamp in your passport.

BUT (with 70+ immigration offices in the country) you should GO to your immigration office and ask. That's the only way you will know for sure

6 years ago

Anaïs *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Merci pour votre réponse rapide, c'est d'acheter une voiture et de passer le permis thaïlandais (j'ai un permis international pour l'instant). Je vais donc essayer de vous dire après cela, si cela peut aider quelqu'un d'autre 😊

6 years ago

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