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What documents do I need to obtain a Residency Certificate in Hua Hin with a NON-O visa?
NON-O VisaResidency CertificateHua Hin ImmigrationBank Account RequirementsTM30 FormProof of ResidenceVisa DocumentationExpats in Thailand
Jul 1, 2025
10 months ago
Nigel *******
ORIGINAL POSTERI have arrived in Hua Hin, I have my none O visa. What do I need to take to immigration to get a Residency certificate? I am getting conflicting information on what I need to take with me. It is for opening a bank account.
TLDR : Answer Summary
To obtain a Residency Certificate in Hua Hin with a Non-O visa, you need to bring a few essential documents. Generally, you should prepare a passport with the entry stamp and valid visa, a TM30 form, copies of your lease agreement (if renting) or house book if you own property, and a few passport-sized photos. Each immigration office may have slightly different requirements, so it can be helpful to check directly with the local immigration office for a complete checklist. Note that the Residency Certificate is often required for opening a bank account or obtaining a driver's license.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Jim *******
Chuck in the bin all what you have seen here, it is rubbish. Idiots.
Now:
You have someone with a "Blue Book" for the property where you are staying or living at?
Wherever it is.
They have to take you to the City Council and report you as a live in person.
You need 2 witnesses who can sign in they know you. That is how you get that Yellow Book used for everything further.
Not have? Go to the agents.
Now:
You have someone with a "Blue Book" for the property where you are staying or living at?
Wherever it is.
They have to take you to the City Council and report you as a live in person.
You need 2 witnesses who can sign in they know you. That is how you get that Yellow Book used for everything further.
Not have? Go to the agents.
Jarmo *********
If have non o visa why have to go to immigration after arrive?
Jim *******
@Jarmo ********
My undestanding is - that visa lets you in for 90 days, open a bank acoount and apply for what the retirement visa is.Reply to
Jim *******
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Jack ********
Go to the copy shop behind the main immigration in Hua Hin(not Bluport). She will let you know what you need and take care of the copies etc
Ian **********
Passport, Proof of Residence (rental agreement if renting), Visa Certificate (show original initially), 4 x PP colour photos (or have them done at immigration if they have a facility), complete their form and pay 500THB per COR purpose ie. You need separate ones for bank, car and motorbike driving license applications.
Garry **********
As well as everything noted in the previous comments you will need a copy of your lease or copy of the house book and owners ID card
Jim *******
@Garry *********
What if the owner is myself, practically, arriving as `NigelMills (the original poster) into my home?You have no idea how it works.
Garry **********
@Jim ******
I have one in my name and one in my wife's name so have done both ways depending on where we are stayingGarry **********
@Jim ******
then you need a copy of your house book showing you as the ownerJim *******
@Garry *********
I have it, the property deed with my name. Where is she staying? With the family in Japan, when in Thai, in that same condo.Reply to
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Todd **********
Go to immigration in your area you live or go to a district office and ask them.. if your getting conflicting info then go to the source.. or continue receiving bad info.. that’s what you need to do..
Sam *******
Go to immigration and they will give you a checklist of what’s required and you can pick up any forms that need completing whilst there.
Tony **********
Passport, tm-30, passport photo. Residency certificate are type specific so your need separate ones for banking, drivers license(s), vehicle purchase/transfer/registration. RC's are valid for 30 days. I take along my lease agreement too.
Tom ********
@Tony *********
Just got my one to change driving licence this morning and was in and out in 10 minutes including taking photos, gotta love low season 🙂Reply to
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Stuart ***********
Get a folder and keep multiple copies of all your documents in there together with a few passport size photos. You can then take your passport and the folder with you to immigration every time you attend and you should have everything you need.
Michael ********
@Stuart **********
i do sameReply to
Michael ********
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Pertti *************
I have had passport where tm30 is stapled back page. 500baht sameday. Chonburi
Mikkel *******
@Pertti ************
but a tm30 is not the same as a residence certificate. A tm30 is you (or rather the landlord) letting immigration know where you stay. And yes done in person they will put a receipt in your passport for you. A residence certificate, needed for example to open bank accounts, purchase vehicles etc, is immigration verifying your address and giving you a letter stating that it is your address.
Pertti *************
@Mikkel ******
yes when I bought new car with finance I did apply residency certificate from immigration with my passport.Reply to
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Brandon ************
Every immigration office has different requirements. Generally you'll need a copy of your TM30, your entry stamp and visa, and whatever else the immigration office might request.
Jim *******
@Brandon ***********
I have seen many valuable advice from you, but what the fcuk is that TM30 is, where do I get that from?Dean *******
@Jim ******
basically it’s your rental contract or lease of property! It’s where the fuck your staying!Brandon ************
@Jim ******
Every property owner in Thailand is legally required to report the arrival of a foreigner who will be staying at that location within 24 hours of arrival. This is the TM30. The property owner files it and can provide it to you.Reply to
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