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What are the current fees and wait times for obtaining a Certificate of Residence in Thailand?
Certificate of ResidenceThai ImmigrationTM30Visa FeesResidence Certificate FeesDriving LicenseVehicle PurchasePhuket ImmigrationExpat Experiences
Jul 10, 2025
10 months ago
Suhaan *********
ORIGINAL POSTERJFYI Post
Visited the immigration office at Blue Tree, Phuket today to get the Certificate of Residence for myself and my wife.
We submitted our TM30 and passport with entry stamp — they didn’t ask for our DTV printout.
We were charged 1,000 baht each and told to collect the certificate the next day. It’s all done quickly and smoothly.
We needed the document for vehicle purchase and Thai driving license.
However, I’ve seen posts here mentioning 300–500 baht fees and a one-week wait.
Just wondering — did we overpay, or is this the new standard now?
Visited the immigration office at Blue Tree, Phuket today to get the Certificate of Residence for myself and my wife.
We submitted our TM30 and passport with entry stamp — they didn’t ask for our DTV printout.
We were charged 1,000 baht each and told to collect the certificate the next day. It’s all done quickly and smoothly.
We needed the document for vehicle purchase and Thai driving license.
However, I’ve seen posts here mentioning 300–500 baht fees and a one-week wait.
Just wondering — did we overpay, or is this the new standard now?
TLDR : Answer Summary
A post from an expat in Phuket details their experience obtaining a Certificate of Residence for themselves and their spouse. They reported paying 1,000 baht each for expedited service and receiving the certificates the next day. However, other commenters noted lower fees (300-500 baht) and longer wait times (up to a week) at different locations. It appears the standard fees and wait times for these certificates can vary greatly depending on the office and location in Thailand.
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Juan *********
Here in Nonthaburi I've paid nothing each time I go for a residence certificate. The wait time for pickup is a week.
David ************
300 baht per copy rayomg
Rok ********
I think each letter can be for one purpose only … you may get 2: one for Driving Licence and one for car reg
Colin *******
Hua Hin 500 baht, one hour. Free to collect in a week.
Oleg ***********
Resident certificate cost 300 baht. If do yourself
Anonymous ******************
Actually it’s free
Dave **********
Russian mafia prices!,
Brandon ************
The only official in Phuket that can sign the residence certificates is at Phuket Town. That's why the price there is 500 baht and you can get it back same day. For Blue Tree, you're paying an extra 500 baht because they have to drive the paperwork to Phuket Town, and that's also why you have to wait to get it the next day.
Suhaan *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
Yes, officer took photos of our passports and TM30 and sent it to some senior officer for approval. Good learning for us 👍Ken *********
@Suhaan ********
did you have to wait till your first ninety day report to apply ?Suhaan *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ken ********
No, our 90 days reporting is due on August 02nd. Officer checked some chart and told us to come anytime after July 16th for 90 days reporting.Reply to
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Kaitlyn *********
Ours was 500 and handed right to us but we’re in krabi
Vladimir **********
It should be like 300 baht and is typically received the same day..
Maurice **********
How does it work when you are cycling through Thaialnd and do not have a fixed address? So, basically you move every other day to another new spot in Thailand?
Kaitlyn *********
@Maurice *********
then I don’t think you can’t get one as you have to show your address, I even had to show my rental contractMaurice **********
@Kaitlyn ********
I have the DTV already! That is not the point. I got the answer. The hotel where you stay provides the tm30.Kaitlyn *********
@Maurice *********
I wasn’t talking about a DTV but glad you got your answerReply to
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Wannikea *********
Did you get a receipt, probably not, you got taken, typically around the country the fee to expedite is 300-500 baht
Suhaan *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wannikea ********
Yes, it was our first time and a good learning. Thank you 👍Reply to
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Michael *******
😂😂😂😂
Matt *******
There is no official fee for a residence certificate. It’s supposed to be free
Kent *********
Ayutthaya within an hour, 800baht. Not cheap, but efficient.
Genevieve ****
I went to the main immigration office in Phuket just 2 weeks ago. Paid 500baht and got the residence certificate in a half hour ☺️
Anonymous ******************
300 Baht in chonburi collect same day
Brad ********
Paid 500฿ for 1 and recieved it same day in Cha Am
Dany ********
crazy how expensive they got within just a couple of years… 500 baht in krabi this year for a certificate… or free the next day… 2 years ago i got it for free. last year 100-200 baht per certificate
Anonymous ******************
Normally free if to wait for 1 week. For example Koh Samui
Alex *********
If I reckon, that free if you can wait for a week or around
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baht if u get it on the same day in Phuket Town.Suhaan *********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous ******************
@Alex ********
you're right. I just went the other week and it's same day.Reply to
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