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What are the requirements and process for obtaining a residence certificate in Thailand for a Non-Immigrant O visa holder?

John *******
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I want to apply for a residence certificate. Someone posted an excellent guide recently but although I have searched I cannot find it. I live with my partner at her house and my TM 30 is for that address. I am on the non-immigrant O visa for retirement.
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To apply for a residence certificate in Thailand while on a Non-Immigrant O visa for retirement, you generally need your passport, TM30 form, and may require additional documentation such as passport photographs, copies of your partner's ID, and proof of cohabitation. Experiences vary between immigration offices regarding requirements and fees, so it's essential to consult the local office for specifics. Typically, a residence certificate is valid for 30 days and can be used for various purposes like opening a bank account or registering vehicles.
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Brad ********
Brad ********
Would it be better to go for the house book and pink I’d card? In my case I will be on on married visa and we are looking to start a small company that combines our current work and interests even though I am well past 50 and I can support our lifestyle by investing outside Thailand.
Donna ******
Donna ******
We got a residency certificate, this week, 2x passport photo, rental agreement , fill in the form, photo copy of every page in passport,
John *********
John *********
Firstly, know why you need it. Secondly not all offices are the same. Some charge, some don’t.

Some want photo’s some don’t. Fees differ, or zero.

Inform why you need it.

Drivers licence(s)

Bank account

Buying or selling a motorcycle or Car.

You need:

TM30 Counterfoil

Copy of Partners ID if co-habiting on their home.

Better still take her/him with you.!

Two passport photo’s

Passport

200-500 baht fee

Some offices insist on one prior 90 day report

Complete the application form.

Copy the ID pages of your passport.

Copy the last entry stamp.

Copy your visa

Valid for 30 days. Done 🙂
John *******
John *******
OP
John KenealyOpening bank account.
John *********
John *********
John Carey -Remember to tell them that, so they tick the appropriate box
Ian ********
Ian ********
Pathum Thani don’t issue them anymore can use the TM 30 .At least one io with common sense
John ********
John ********
Got two in Bangkok the other week. All I needed was relevant passport copies and a TM30.

They wouldn’t post it which is what I read somewhere. I picked it up 7 or 8 days later.
Graham ******
Graham ******
You cannot use one Residence Certificate multiple times so if you need more than one complete the application form accordingly and have copies of passport, TM30 etc for each application
Rob *******
Rob *******
Graham Seal they usually only last 3 months
Graham ******
Graham ******
@Rob ******
A Non-O visa is 90 days ;)
Graham ******
Graham ******
@Rob ******
yes but the OP has a Non-O so a 90 day stamp ;)
Rob *******
Rob *******
Graham Seal i was referring to the Residence Certificate
Shayne **********
Shayne **********
Graham Seal I used it 4 times but that was 2016.
John **********
John **********
It can vary slightly by immigration office, usually just your passport and TM30 but some also require a photo or two, plus of course the application form

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