Answered2 years ago
How long should I expect to wait for my Residency Certificate to arrive in Chiang Mai after applying?
I went to get a Resideency Cert at Immigration in Chiang Mai last Monday. Paid 50 Baht and was told it would be posted to my address. It's a week now and it hasnt arrived so far.
Is it usual to wait this long or do I need to pay another visit to sort it out? TIA
Is it usual to wait this long or do I need to pay another visit to sort it out? TIA
Answer summary
A user inquired about the expected delivery time for a Residency Certificate applied for in Chiang Mai, expressing concern after not receiving it a week later. Various commenters shared their experiences, indicating that it can typically take 2-3 weeks if the basic fee of 50 Baht was paid, while paying a higher fee (500 Baht) may expedite the process significantly. Some suggested that it might be beneficial to visit the immigration office again to inquire about the status, emphasizing that each immigration office may have different procedures and timelines.
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Adrian ******
Hi Barbara,all sorted. I paid the 500 baht as I've got to go to the bank on Thursday
to sort out an account. If they posted it I wouldn't get it till the 27th!
Cheers
to sort out an account. If they posted it I wouldn't get it till the 27th!
Cheers
Barbara ******
OPThey did not give me a choice. Now I understand 🙏
Giorgio ******
if you paid 50 bahts you have to be patient . if you choosed to pay 500bahts you would have get it much faster .
in C.Mai they usualy let you know about that .
in C.Mai they usualy let you know about that .
Giorgio ******
in Chiang Mai you pay 500 bahts and get it in the mail within a very few days v
cheap charlies don't pay for the fast service and cry !
cheap charlies don't pay for the fast service and cry !
Ally ************
Well when i went to CM immigration for same document.. they charged me 500 baht and told me I'd get it in the post 3-weeks later.. said it could not be expedited.. there was no such service she said.. and they even told me the exact date I'd get it.. and it arrived on the date stated by courier!
Barbara ******
OP@Ally ***********
It was 50 baht last Monday. I may have paid 500 before but dont have a clear recollection as I was processing other documents also. Maybe depends on what you require it forAlly ************
@Barbara *****
I think you'll get a different response depending on the day of the week.. the officer you speak to.. and whether or not they got out of their bed on the right side.. lol 😂
David *******
2 weeks minimum
Max *************
In Jomtien immigration the price is ฿300, but you just have to wait about 30 minutes for it.
Todd *********
It's usual if you only paid 50 baht
Rob **********
Every immigration office is different, in Phetchaburi we get it the same day. It should not take a week.
Adrian ******
Out of curiosity what documents did you take? I'm going there tomorrow.
Thanks
Thanks
Barbara ******
OP@Adrian *****
TM30, photocopy ofpages from passport with relevant visa and entry stamps stamps and photo page. 1 photograph for Id.. Maybe a form which is available there. If you are not sure ask a volunteer when you arrive. You can photocopy there.
They close around 12oc.
Adrian ******
@Barbara *****
thanks, got everything apart from the form.Sue **********
@Adrian *****
For CoR it needs TM30 , CoR application form filled and signed, passport+copies and photoAdrian ******
@Sue *********
got all that.many thanks. I go upstairs is that correct?
Brandon ************
@Adrian *****
yes. Enter door on side of the building
Nigel *********
Go back to immigration with your receipt and ask if they can help you with your enquiry, it only takes a few minutes
Frank **********
My Immigration Office does it while I am there. Do not know why it takes so long other the the fact there is a lot more expats living there.
Jim ********
@Frank *********
CW sends it to the nominated address to make sure that's where you're living. They're a suspicious lot
Graham ******
@Frank *********
Me too, got mine (free) in Sa Kaeo province in about 25 minutes. It would have been quicker if the Officer dealing with me had seen an online TM30 PDF before, kept telling me to get my father-in-law to come (householder, required to do TM30 555).Brandon ************
It can take 2-3 weeks if you don't pay for the expedited service
Boom ******
@Brandon ***********
what do you mean by that "expedited service"
Jay ****
@Boonlert *****
500 baht 15mins later u have it.
Duncan *******
@Boonlert *****
500 baht to have it done the next day
James ***********
@Sue *********
“should be done” 🙊Jim ********
@Sue *********
Exactly. And the OP said Chiang MaiSue **********
@Jim *******
As I live in Phuket I can only speak for this IO. I know that it can be different in other provincesJim ********
@Sue *********
Every immigration office operates differently. When you've been here a while you'll understand
Oliver **********
@Sue *********
don't go down the "should be" rabbit hole in Thailand. You'll never get outSue **********
@Duncan ******
well with 500 thb it should be done in 1 hours max. 😉 I pay 300 thb and after ***
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