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Do I need to stay 30 days before applying for a certificate of residence in Thailand?
I need a certificate of residence, but immigration told me I need to stay 30 days before applying, is it correct? I already have TM30.
Answer summary
The requirement to stay 30 days before applying for a certificate of residence in Thailand is not universally enforced. While some immigration officers may request a longer stay, experiences vary significantly among expats. A TM30 form is essential for the application, and some individuals have successfully obtained the certificate within two weeks of arrival, provided they have a filled TM30 and possibly a rental agreement or temporary accommodation proof. It's advisable to check with different immigration officers, as interpretations of the rules can differ.
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Bernard ***********
I was told you need the extension of stay first
Korat
Korat
Steve *******
I got one in the past with just a hotel invoice from a 1 night stay
Lindsay *********
You might need to show a rental contract
Lindsay *********
You might need to show a rental contract
Steve *******
I got one in the past with just a hotel invoice from a 1 night stay
Efficien*********
It's true if the immigration officer you're standing in front of says it is... otherwise you can always try to go back to a different officer on a different day.
Efficien*********
It's true if the immigration officer you're standing in front of says it is... otherwise you can always try to go back to a different officer on a different day.
Caroline **********
We went to immigration within two weeks and were issued our certificate of residence
Fath ********
You need a tm30 filled, not the same as 30 day stay
Paul *******
I got mine in Hua Hin and have only been here 2 weeks.LTR visa holder. Not sure if that makes a difference.
Fath ********
You need a tm30 filled, not the same as 30 day stay
Caroline **********
We went to immigration within two weeks and were issued our certificate of residence 👍🏼
Paul *******
I got mine in Hua Hin and have only been here 2 weeks.
LTR visa holder. Not sure if that makes a difference.
LTR visa holder. Not sure if that makes a difference.
Stuart *********
What immigration office was that? It’s not normally a requirement to stay any length of time before applying but you do usually need a TM30 to get one. Perhaps a lost in translation thing?
Peter **********
Do you have a TM30 already?
Peter **********
Do you have a TM30 already?
Stuart *********
What immigration office was that? It’s not normally a requirement to stay any length of time before applying but you do usually need a TM30 to get one.
Perhaps a lost in translation thing?
Perhaps a lost in translation thing?
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