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What are the best methods for proving residence in Thailand for retirement visa holders?
Save yourselves some time. The handover from foreign accounts to Thai accounts is delayed as the systems are not up to speed. Even though it was on the WISE list as an acceptable proof of residence, they rejected my retirement visa as such.
If you are in limbo and waiting , and have a retirement visa, I suggest visiting the local government authorities in the main town around you, not the village, and get the requirements for the yellow book and pink card. It's pretty easy but the requirements may differ in each place. When the time comes, you can use these as proof of residence here.
Good luck
If you are in limbo and waiting , and have a retirement visa, I suggest visiting the local government authorities in the main town around you, not the village, and get the requirements for the yellow book and pink card. It's pretty easy but the requirements may differ in each place. When the time comes, you can use these as proof of residence here.
Good luck
Answer summary
This discussion outlines the challenges faced by retirement visa holders in Thailand regarding proof of residence. Users share their experiences with the banking system's delays and difficulty in using the yellow book for documentation. Suggestions include obtaining a residence certificate directly from immigration, as it is deemed more reliable than alternative documents like the yellow book. Participants emphasize visiting local government authorities for accurate information and express the advantages of acquiring a pink card for various services.
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Graeme *******
What about a letter fr9m immigration.
Colin **********
I've had a yellow book 12 years or so, its never been accepted where I've tried to use it.
The pink card is more useful. I use it for hospital, doctor, dentist and the like.
For most verification for money related matters I use the passport.
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The pink card is more useful. I use it for hospital, doctor, dentist and the like.
For most verification for money related matters I use the passport.
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@John *********
says get a residence permit from the immigration office.Rene ********
OPColin Chaffers , ok, the yellow book is just a step towards a pink card. Cheers! It's the pink card that works!
Rene ********
OPI asked about that as I have that but didn't receive an answer and was referred back to the list on the wise verification page. The certificate is not on the list ...just telling my personal experience.....don't know 100%
Rene ********
OPJohn S: I don't think so, it's not on the list of acceptable documents
John **********
For proof of residence get a residence certificate from immigration. No need to mess around trying to get yellow books etc
Eileen ***********
@John *********
so basically, I can go to the same Immigration or a larger one, like the one i went to to extend my visa ? thanks. difficult to navigate.John **********
@Eileen **********
you go to the one that serves the area where you live, basically the office where your TM30 has been filed. Also with regards to your comment about the residence certificate being worth having anyway you should be aware they are only valid for 30 days
Rene ********
OPEileen ***********
@John *********
wow! I get it. that’s so interesting. the termination date on my document triggered that to.Eileen ***********
Rene Ordman yes. used to open bank account and other benefits.
Eileen ***********
@John *********
i see now! literally next door. got to love Thailand.John **********
@Rene *******
normally you stipulate the reason you want one when applying and it's only good for that reasonRene ********
OP@John *********
is this residence certificate different from the one they issue for buying motorbikes/ cars ? Thanks.Brandon ************
@Eileen **********
the one in your province. Not too many provinces have multiple offices.Brandon ************
@Eileen **********
once you get through all of this, you'll be able to enjoy having one of the best visas available!Eileen ***********
@Brandon ***********
thank you! it would be easier to just go to another bank. but the bank mgr and the liaison from the ltr center is helping. I think the certificate of residence is a good thing to have anyways. the harder way to go. but, as a lawyer, I think I can see the sense in the chain of documents allowing the govt. to oversee the persons gifted the LTR. Like me. I’m still astonished I can stay here. I like to interface with authorities personally to see how govt. works here.Activity
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