Answered3 years ago

How many residency certificates do I need for obtaining a Thai driver's license and registering a motorbike?

Residency Certificate Thai Driver's License Motorbike Registration Expats in Thailand Chiang Mai Visa and Immigration

asked May 19, 2023

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Hi all. Residency certificate question...I'm buying a motorbike in Chiang Mai and will be applying for a Thai drivers license (I have a US passport & motorbike license). I also want to get a permanent Thai sim (as opposed to a tourist sim).

Will I need 3 originals of the residency certificate or will a single original work? If a single original works it'll save numerous trips to immigration!

I have a long-term lease and TM30, so getting the certificate shouldn't be a problem. 

Thanks.

Answer summary

The user is inquiring about the number of residency certificates required to obtain a Thai driver's license and register a motorbike in Chiang Mai. The discussion clarifies that generally, one residency certificate is needed for the driver's license, while none is necessary for a permanent Thai SIM card. For registering a motorcycle, it's suggested that typically another residency certificate may be needed, depending on specific circumstances.

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Bob **********

One for each license but I made a copy for the second license and one to buy the bike none for a sim

3 years ago

Nick ************

When I got my driving license last month The Land Transport Office had to request a residence certificate from immigration as immigration Office refused to give me one. If you are buying a used bike make sure you get all the documents for transferring your name into book. You need copy of id card of previous owner signed by him or her. I had a right palaver trying to get my blue book in my name.

3 years ago

Martyn ***********

You don't need a resident cert for a sim, only ID to register.

Check out the annual deals for a thai sim. Some great deals on data and calls for duration...

We used these via lazada...

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3 years ago

Han *****

You need 1 for driver license. With the bike in ur name, no need residence certificate.

3 years ago

Richard *********

you'll need 2 one for the license, 1 to register the bike in ur name

3 years ago

Steve *******

You dont need one for the Thai sim.

3 years ago

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

I'm not sure exactly how many you might need but want to say that a residence certificate is valid for 30 days from the day it's issued. So you might be able to order more than 1 if you think you'll be able to resolve everything within a single month.

3 years ago

Garrett ***********

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

Chiang Mai only lets you do 1 per day.

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

that's assanine

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

Maybe 500x2? But can't they just charge 1000 for 2? And requires less work on their part to just make 2 copies? But there I go trying to make sense of things.

3 years ago

Garrett ***********

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

Yeah don't understand why. I asked for 2 when I went for my drivers license renewal, flat out "only 1 per day."

3 years ago