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Can I obtain a residency certificate in Thailand without a direct rental agreement?

Apr 7, 2025
7 days ago
Ronnie ***********
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I 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?
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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.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Chuck **********
500 bht
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
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
Dany ********
@Bob *********
certificate of residence. not tm30
Bob **********
@Dany *******
he needs a tm30 to get the certificate
Jan ******************
@Dany *******
You don’t get a TM.30 from your immigration. You register one and get a residence certificate
Dany ********
@Jan *****************
that is correct. and a tm30 doesnt cost money either.
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 scooter
Jan ******************
@Dany *******
…based on a TM.30
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
Annette *********
@Meaw ***********
or in phuket 300bht!!
Liz *******
@Annette ********
or in pai 500 baht!!
Brandon ************
I never needed a lease for a residence certificate, just a TM30.
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