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How long does it take to receive a Certificate of Residence in Thailand on a Type O visa for opening a bank account?

Type O Visa Certificate of Residence Bank Account Requirements Thai Immigration Expatriate Life in Thailand

Sep 22, 2025

16 days ago

John *********

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When arriving in Thailand on a Type O visa being married to a thai, how long does it take to receive a ‘Certificate of Residence’ so that I can open a bank account?

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The time it takes to receive a Certificate of Residence in Thailand on a Type O visa varies by the issuing office. Some offices provide the certificate on the same day for a fee of approximately 500 baht, while others may send it via post within 7 days or allow for pick-up later without a fee. To obtain the certificate, you typically need a recent TM30 filed. Additionally, opening a bank account may require more than just the certificate; some banks ask for a long-term lease or other documents. It's advisable to check the specific requirements of your preferred bank branch as they may differ.

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Cris ******

Depending on your bank and branch. Every requirement will be different. I had a similar post a few weeks ago and were finding out that the same bank but a branch down the street in some cases had different requirements

15 days ago

Jesper *******

Some banks don't really need residency cert(kbank/SCB) ..lease agreement and nonO is good enough ....bring your wife along try as many branch as possble....dont be afraid of the yellow book thing its not compulsory if they do ask ...skip to next branch

16 days ago

John *********

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@Jesper ******

we will be staying at my wife’s friends house as her friend is married and living in France.

How would we havd a lease agreement?

15 days ago

Jesper *******

@John ********

create one.... templates easily found

15 days ago

John *********

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@Jesper ******

great thanks, i was hoping for that answer!!

No different really than a lodger agreement in the UK.

15 days ago

Jesper *******

@John ********

get copies of owner's bluebook and ID will be more convincing.....She can send u tru email have it print out and let your wife sign with blue pen Cheers

15 days ago

John *********

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@Jesper ******

the owner is currently in Paris (married to Frenchman) so she will take photo and send for us to print out.

15 days ago

Jesper *******

@John ********

exactly Cheers

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Pete *******

Thai banks may not only require a certificate of residence to open a bank account. Some require in addition a long term lease or yellow book. Research your preferred bank’s requirements.

16 days ago

John *********

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@Pete ******

thanks Pete, my wifes friend has a ‘Tabien Baan’ is that something we can take s photocopy of inconjunction with her naambat and TM30?

I can go into the bank first day I arrive and check in any case.

16 days ago

Pete *******

@John ********

suggest once you arrive you go straight to your preferred bank branch and ask for a list of their opening requirements.

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Stuart *********

Depends on the office you use. Some will give it same day for a fee of around 500 baht. Some will send it via post within 7 days and some will allow you to apply and pick it up later (7 days) for free.

You’ll need a recent TM30 filed for most offices to issue one.

16 days ago

Malcolm *****

@Stuart ********

be careful - it can be 7-10 business days days in some Immigration Offices

16 days ago

John *********

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@Malcolm ****

i can write a letter to the Buriram Immigration Office as they have always been exceptionally helpful when we have visited in the past.

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John *********