What are the current procedures and costs for obtaining a Certificate of Residence in Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Certificate of Residence Chiang Mai Thailand immigration visa rules TM30 expedited processing immigration fees

March 24, 2018

7 years ago

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#newrules #newprocess #Chiangmai #Thailand #immigration #oldprocessagain #TIT #ThisIsThailand

Applying for the Certificate of Residence in CHIANG MAI. 

At Chiang Mai Immigration. 2nd Floor Room at Promenada.

Submit documents between 9am and 11am, pick up TWO WEEKS after 2pm.

IT'S FREE!

TM30 is also required when applying for a Certificate of Residence (for driver's license e.g.).

THE "SHOP" IS OPEN AGAIN DOWNSTAIRS FOR NEXT DAY SERVICE! NOW 1000 BAHT!  555

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The procedure for obtaining a Certificate of Residence in Chiang Mai requires you to submit documents at the Chiang Mai Immigration Office located on the 2nd Floor of Promenada between 9am and 11am, and you can pick it up two weeks later after 2pm. The service is free, but a TM30 form is also needed for applying. An expedited service downstairs is available for 1000 baht for next day processing, but previous options of 500 baht for quicker results have reportedly returned, although with cost increases.

Shayne **********

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Probably just to make up for the revenue lost during the last 2 months.

6 years ago

Shayne **********

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Please!

6 years ago

Aaron ****************

I'm actually going to collect my certificate at 2pm today, maybe I should ask them why the price went up 😂

6 years ago

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Aaron ****************

They just bumped the price up again

6 years ago

Aaron ****************

1000 baht* nexr day option

6 years ago

Shayne **********

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OLD MATE DOWNSTAIRS IS DOING THE 500 BAHT NEXT DAY OPTION AGAIN.

6 years ago

Shayne **********

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IT'S CHANGED AGAIN - NOW FREE IS A TWO WEEK PROCESS!

6 years ago

June ********

Hah! Did the top honchos finally crack down on the Bt500-no-receipt-issued-expedited-processing-fee?

7 years ago

Shayne **********

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The "process" changed. I only found out because I was going to find my immigration friend and have a chat. I had to go upstairs and saw another friend picking one up. Too simple now.

7 years ago

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Shayne **********

Aaron ****************

This sucks, hopefully it will go back to paying the guy downstairs

7 years ago

Bauke ***********

Ooh hope it stays that way till I get back. Have to renew my driving license.

7 years ago

Lee ********

Good luck on the one day turnaround for free. One week if you're fortunate. Usually if you pay the guy downstairs 500B it's done by the following day.

7 years ago

Richard *****

I totally agree!

7 years ago

Lee ********

Yes and no, TM30 is a very quick process in my experience. I don't ever use tuk tuks, don't feel safe in them. Taxi's I use if I'm going out for beers, other than that I'll drive myself. I know that obviously doesn't apply to the majority so I do see your point. Just seems pretty crazy having to go from one side of the city to the other if you fly in. A lot of people would be on tourist visas so not needing the service. I guess the mere fact it's logical and simple means it'll never happen

7 years ago

Richard *****

Good idea but that’ll reduce the workload and maybe the number of people employed! Plus, the taxi/tuk tuk drivers lose their share to get to Prom and Prom loses the coffee customers then Promenada closes and all the workers there lose their jobs and can’t buy food from the markets...and all because stamping at the airport is a good idea! 😁

7 years ago

Lee ********

Let's hope so. About time they stamped the TM30 on entry, it would be so much more efficient that way.

7 years ago

Shayne **********

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Hopefully, it will stay like this. Maybe they were just doing it to pay for the new building like the TM.30 tax in Chiang Mai. By the way the new building at airport looks fantastic. I hope they can create more efficient procedures for Chiang Mai people.

7 years ago

Lee ********

Sweet. That's good to know. Nice one

7 years ago

Shayne **********

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I went in yesterday and the system is changed due to their new Chiang Mai boss. No graft needed. 50+ per day and no money changing hands. My friend did it twice. Guy downstairs is gone.

7 years ago

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Shayne **********

Richard *****

Where is it free in one day?

7 years ago

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Richard *****

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