What are the steps to obtain a certificate of residence in Ubon Ratchathani for a Thai driver's license?

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Hi All-I recently went to the Ubon Ratchathani immigration to complete a certificate of residence so I can get a Thai drivers license.  I had downloaded the form form the thai immigration website and secured all the required documents.  However, when I went to the immigration office they told me they do not issue certificate of residence and that I had to go to the transport office(note there was only one person working and I was the only one in the office).  So I went to the transport office and after talking to 4 different departments I was told that they don't issue certificate of residence and that I need to go to the tourist police office to get one.  Did not manage to get to the tourist police today, but will try on Monday.  However, the websites I have seen clearly seem to indicate that immigration issues these certificates, but with Ubon immigration saying they don't issue them, looking for some advice on what my next steps seem to be  before going to the Thai tourist police on Monday.

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The user faced challenges obtaining a certificate of residence from the Ubon Ratchathani immigration office, which claimed it does not issue such certificates. After receiving varying information from multiple agencies, the user discovered the correct process involves obtaining the certificate from the tourist police. Following the user's inquiry about this procedure, they later confirmed receiving the certificate from the tourist police in just 15 minutes, highlighting that local knowledge and connections can significantly ease the process.

Kenneth ***** · Answer

Just to close the loop....Received my certificate of residence today from Tourist Police in Ubon. In and out in 15 minutes.  Very nice folks there.

Kenneth ***** · Answer

Thanks everyone for your advice!! Looks like my next stop is the tourist police in Warin.

Tod ********* · Answer

strange process but good to know that you can get a residence certificate in Ubon Ratchathani (y)

Nina ********* · Answer

Hmm the one at chatuchak in bkk didnt ask for this.

Emiliano ********* · Answer

or if you have yellow tabien ban will be enough too

Andrew ******* · Answer

Also [mention redacted] if you ask your questions in the Ubon City facebook group you'll get a lot of good relevant local info ;-)

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Ron ******* · Answer

Ubon Immigration don't issue residence certificates. I know people that live there. As has been said, you need to use the Tourist police

Andrew ******* · Answer

Most places immigration issues the residence certificate but in Ubon it's the tourist police over in Warin for some reason

Yaniv ******** · Answer

I dont know what coumtry your from so this might be different. When i did my thai license i had to go to my embassy which is british get a letter from them saying that the addreas i lived was.correct then get a medical letter from doctor say you need it for the license. Once you.have both go.to the nearest license office to you do the simplr tests they put you through and if you pass all get the license. Cant remember pricies as this was about two years ago. The first license you get is one year then you get 5 years after that. Hope this helps

Robert ******* · Answer

Look at thread number 21 on the page this link takes you to....[url redacted]

Tom ***** · Answer

Same in Kanchanaburi after visiting  2 immigration offices and 2 land department offices I had to go to my embassy in Bangkok. And an appointment was 2  weeks away. Seem another immigration office vagary unfortunately.

What are the steps to obtain a certificate of residence in Ubon Ratchathani for a Thai driver's license?

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