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Can you obtain a certificate of residence in Bangkok with a visa exemption or tourist visa for a driving license?

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Jan 11, 2024

2 years ago

Noel **********

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Is obtaining a certificate of residence from Bangkok IO (to get a driving license) feasible if the person has either a visa exemption or a tourist visa?

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Obtaining a certificate of residence in Bangkok is not feasible for individuals on a visa exemption or tourist visa. A long-term visa that requires 90-day reporting is necessary, and at least one 90-day report needs to be filed. While some users suggest that agents may help acquire the certificate without meeting requirements, the official stance remains stringent. Alternative methods may be available in other locations such as Chiang Mai.

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2 years ago

Nongnuch ********

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and his agency F.S. Consulting in Pattaya. He can get you both motorcycle and car drivers license on any visa, even on a tourist visa. With a visa exemption is is only a little bit more difficult but can be done

2 years ago

Charles ********

Check with some agents, they can potential get one without meeting the actual requirements.

2 years ago

Brandon ************

No, it's impossible in Bangkok. You must be on a long term visa that requires 90 day reporting and have already filed at least 1 90-day report in order to get a residence certificate in Bangkok.

I did mine in Chiang Mai since they didn't have such requirements.

2 years ago

Noel **********

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@Brandon ***********

thanks. Noted.

2 years ago

Brandon ************

@Noel *********

department of land transportation. Where you apply for a drivers license. You can't show up at a DLT in Bangkok with a ChiangMai residence certificate.

2 years ago

Noel **********

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But DLT?

2 years ago

Noel **********

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@Brandon ***********

see all? That’s the kind of info I need. Will plan accordingly

2 years ago

Brandon ************

@Noel *********

you'll want to set an appointment with the DLT first or you'll end up being in Chiang Mai for a while. But at immigration in Chiang Mai you just need a TM30 and 500 baht for "express service" and you can pick up your residence certificate the next day. You should be able to find some information by googling it.

But if you roll up to the DLT without an appointment they'll check all your documents and then hand them back to you with an appointment like 2-3 weeks away.

2 years ago

Noel **********

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@Brandon ***********

thanks mate. So I could do in CM?

2 years ago

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