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Can I obtain a residency certificate in Thailand without a direct rental agreement?
Thailand residency certificateDTV visaTM30 formexpat visa requirementsimmigration proceduresscooter purchaseresidence permitsubletting issues
Apr 7, 2025
a year ago
Ronnie ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERI have the DTV visa
I'm buying a new scooter from Honda garage, and they need a copy of my residence permit.
I don't yet have this.
I am currently in a sublet. The original Thai landlord can peovide me TM30, copy of their title deeds and ID, but the rental agreement is between them and the person I am subletting from.
Is it possible in this circumstance for me to get the residency certificate?
I'm buying a new scooter from Honda garage, and they need a copy of my residence permit.
I don't yet have this.
I am currently in a sublet. The original Thai landlord can peovide me TM30, copy of their title deeds and ID, but the rental agreement is between them and the person I am subletting from.
Is it possible in this circumstance for me to get the residency certificate?
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user with a DTV visa seeks advice on obtaining a residency certificate in Thailand, as their landlord can provide necessary documentation (TM30, title deeds, ID), but they lack a direct rental agreement due to subletting. Answers indicate that obtaining a residency certificate is possible with a TM30, and additional documents like a passport and photos may also be required. Several users shared their experiences and outlined necessary steps, confirming that a formal lease is not always needed.
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Colin *******
Did my Residence Permit at Pattaya Imigration
Bring a Blue Pen
A photocopy of your Passport
A photocoppy of the Visa Stamp
A TM30
A TM47
On the application form you have the option of Carr/Bike licence
Buy/sell Bike/Car
Other
If you tick all the boxes you will need Four Passport Photos, one for each form and one for the file and I was charged 600thb for Two Forms. it was about a 2 Hour wait for the Doccuments.
Hope this helps
Colin
Bring a Blue Pen
A photocopy of your Passport
A photocoppy of the Visa Stamp
A TM30
A TM47
On the application form you have the option of Carr/Bike licence
Buy/sell Bike/Car
Other
If you tick all the boxes you will need Four Passport Photos, one for each form and one for the file and I was charged 600thb for Two Forms. it was about a 2 Hour wait for the Doccuments.
Hope this helps
Colin
Garrett ***********
Anyone can get a certificate of residency. You just need your passport and TM30.
Dany ********
you need a certificate of residence from the immigration office
Bob **********
In Jomtien apply morning pick up
Afternoon 300 baht TM30
Afternoon 300 baht TM30
Dany ********
@Bob *********
certificate of residence. not tm30Bob **********
@Dany *******
he needs a tm30 to get the certificateJan ******************
@Dany *******
You don’t get a TM.30 from your immigration. You register one and get a residence certificateDany ********
@Jan *****************
that is correct. and a tm30 doesnt cost money either.Reply to
Dany ********
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Wannikea *********
Just TM30
Dany ********
@Wannikea ********
wrong. residence certificate from IO.Wannikea *********
@Dany *******
the guy wants to know what he needs for the residence certificate, not what he needs to get the scooterJan ******************
@Dany *******
…based on a TM.30Reply to
Jan ******************
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Meaw ************
For motorbike register, you can take your TM30 to immigration office and ask for resident cert. It might take 15-30 working day to post back to your home address (as shown on TM30)
×× bring your passport size photo, passport, and 100 baht
×× bring your passport size photo, passport, and 100 baht
Annette *********
@Meaw ***********
or in phuket 300bht!!Liz *******
@Annette ********
or in pai 500 baht!!Reply to
Liz *******
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Brandon ************
I never needed a lease for a residence certificate, just a TM30.
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Brandon ************
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