Can I obtain a residency certificate in the morning and apply for a non-O retirement visa extension the same day in Thailand?

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Apr 28, 2024

7 months ago

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I have to get a residency certificate for my motorbike purchase and apply for my non-o retirement visa extension as I'm in my final month of the 3 month visa.

What I want to know is if it's possible to get the residency certificate first thing in the morning and have enough time to apply for my visa extension afterwards. 

Just want to save myself 2 days at immigration and potentially having to do the bank stuff twice as I know the bank statement has to be updated on the day of application.

Cheers

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user seeks advice on whether they can obtain a residency certificate in the morning to expedite their non-O retirement visa extension application. Comments suggest that obtaining the residency certificate is generally quick, but the time may vary based on location and specific immigration office policies. Many recommend confirming the local office's operating hours and processing times, especially considering possible delays on busy days or during holidays.

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Henrik *****

Depend on which office you go to.

In Patong if you apply before 12, you can get the paper back after 15.

7 months ago

Kool *******

In Bangkok you can only get a residency certificate at immigration if you have done at least one 90 day report, and you can never do that on any tourist visa

7 months ago

Brown ********

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@Kool ******

yeah I'm going to jomtien so should be ok

7 months ago

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Brown ********

Galen *******

It all depends on 1. which immigration and 2. which day. Mondays are impossible. Month of may has some holidays and closing time is 4:30pm. Avoid a heart attack ! Take your time and check your documents, especially TM30

7 months ago

Carsten ************

Residency Certificate is in Jomtien no big deal. Go there after lunch, maybe 2.00pm and you wait only 5-10 minutes. Pickup time is from 4.00pm and another 5 minutes only.

7 months ago

Brown ********

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@Carsten ***********

by 4pm though I won't be able to apply for my visa extension. I was hoping I could get in around 10am. Get the certificate sorted in a couple of hours then submit for my extension

7 months ago

Carsten ************

@Brown *******

for the non-o you will need a TM30, not the CoR I guess

7 months ago

Brown ********

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@Carsten ***********

correct

7 months ago

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Brown ********

Carsten ************

@Brown *******

sure you can do it that way. Just get the 2 que numbers for the 2 jobs

7 months ago

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Stephan ***********

Probably it depends on where you are... at Phuket it would be definitely possible.

7 months ago

Henrik *****

Depend on which office you go to.

In Patong if you apply before 12, you can get the paper back after 15.

But have to be very lucky to get it on a touristvisa.

7 months ago

Brown ********

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@Stephan **********

cool Cheers. It will be jomtien

7 months ago

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Brown ********

Ian *****

Residence certificate valid for a month(28 days). So can get anytime to avoid last minute. Maybe misunderstanding your Q though

7 months ago

Brown ********

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@Ian ****

cheers. I know the validity of the certificate but I don't know whether I can get into immigration first thing and get it done that day and have enough time to apply for my visa extension.

7 months ago

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Brown ********

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Can I complete the Retirement type O extension, 90-day report, and Residence Certificate at the same visit to the CW Bangkok Immigration Office?

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