Do you need to show an onward flight when arriving in Thailand with a 6-month METV from the UK, and can you obtain a residency certificate in Chiang Mai with a one-month rental contract?

Laurita Del Valle I always use Phnom Pehn but I think Myanmar is fine, it's onward travel

Laurita Del Valle As mentioned above - your problem will llikely manifest at the boarding the plane. But the immigration officer could ask for onward travel. If I were in your situation - I would by a bus ticket leaving Bangkok before leaving for Thailand.. Likely you will not need it - but better to have and not need. then to need and not have.

I think its the Airline's policy, as such they can do what the want. In the US I was told by one airline - the one-way ticket was going to require a visa, or other onward travel. But I don't remember them actually asking for it. I use a bus ticket for proof of onward travel.. Can be purchased online for $20/USD - if you feel the need

@Luke *********

I wouldnt bank on it out of LHR. They know you can be refused entry without proof of a return/onward travel within the validity of your entry stamp, ie 60 days for a tourist visa. LHR are notorious for the correct documentation

yes i had single entry visa and no problem. just go to immigration office in mae nam with passport, copy of your passport’s photo page, copy of your visa, copy of your departure Card, copy of your lease or bill that shown your adress, two passport-size photos ... officer dont want saw lease with my name, i gave him only electricity bill and him rewrote adress on piece of paper .. i paid 500thb and in 30min i had my residence certificate ... you can make photo and copies right next to office

@Luke *********

At LHR it's an airport policy not the airline.

You can drive with your national and international driving license on Thai roads. People who stay longer inside Thailand than 90 days need a Thai driving license. But yes, you do not need a long term contract for the Certificate of Residence.

In Chang Mai your landlord, house owner or house master need to register your address within 24 hours of arrival with the TM 30 form, copy your passport, signed. Copy id landlord and housebook landlord both signed. After that you can visit Immigration and get a Certificate of residence with your passport, notification of stay (small paper that your addres is registerd).

@Luke *********

As stated you need to register your address first to get a Certificate of Residence. Without an address how you think Immigration can give you a certificate that you live somewhere.

@Robert ******

on samui, you can get resident certificate with rental contract, i get one only with electricity bill

No, the give people a Visa Exempt Entry when the like to enter Thailand without a Visa and have a passport of a country that is legible for it.