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What is a Certificate of Residence and how can it help expats in Thailand?
Certificate of Residence
We have recently received a few inquiries about the Certificate of Residence, and some people were not aware that we offer this service.
We can also securely mail the original documents directly to you.
We have recently received a few inquiries about the Certificate of Residence, and some people were not aware that we offer this service.
We can also securely mail the original documents directly to you.
Answer summary
A Certificate of Residence is an essential document for expats in Thailand, required for various purposes such as applying for a Thai driving license, opening a bank account, and purchasing vehicles. The service typically costs ฿1,500 for expedited processing, and the certificate is valid for 30 days. It can be obtained through immigration offices or expedited through agencies that can mail original documents to clients. There are mixed experiences regarding the ease and cost of obtaining this certificate directly from immigration versus using third-party services.
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Colin ********
Do you also provide help applying for Thai passport for foriegner
Kevin ********
I thought you could only get a certificate of residence from IO,as I will need one to get a thai bank account
Graham ******
Kevin Holmes correct
Tommy ********
Wow sounds Good for U
May **********
This tells you how to get your driving licence ally
You show them your original licence and they tell you to watch a video and it's 200bhat. Xxx
You show them your original licence and they tell you to watch a video and it's 200bhat. Xxx
Jesper *******
If u need a residency cert for driving licence or buying a vehicle and do live not far from your embassy.....I payed 120baht for the residency cert at the embassy (SG) went to apply in the morning and collected in the same afternoon
Jack *****
I need one Urgently , please Inbox me
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OP@Jack ****
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Paul *************
Hi, I am in the middle of building my own house on my wife's farmland living in the family farm house at the moment. I have just got my one year visa but I want to get my thai driving licence as i'm told my IDP only it covers me for 3 months here which is now expired, as I came at the end of october what document would you require to get the certificate?And if you can help with the driving licence?
Graeme *******
@Paul ************
just go to the Department Of Vehicles take your international and local license meaning country where you come from line up pay 200 baht do the 3 simple tests, if they say go to watch a video, do it don't argue then they call you get pic taken and license issued for 1 year think it was initially. Ah looked again international expired, you will need to do the driving written test. You don't say which country issued your license if you are from a country that drives on the left, same rules here.Paul *************
Graeme Drake no, international permit, not expired until twenty twenty seven.What I meant was, i've been here since october last year, so i'm now well, over the three months expired in that sense.Not expired driving permit
Vitico ********
Does this include your agency filing the TM30 or does the customer have to do TM30 first?
Kevin ***********
Vitico Binlad I doubt that, either your landlord or hotel has to do within 24 hours of check in
Jeff *********
I want to stay four months or longer in Thai Chiang Mae
Holly ********
Where is your office based at?
THAI ******************************
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John *****
May I know where is your office based at?
ANNY'S ********************
What is this
Randall ******
what can it do for me?
Yvonne **********
Unfortunately I got sick and therefore no more ossible tò come tò taihland .
Thanks for the offer
Thanks for the offer
Keith *********
What is a certificate of residence?
Haim *******
@Keith ********
its TM30. Proof of your address. Required for all types of long visa.
Jim *******
@Haim ******
CoR is not TM30, it is based on TM30 but a separate form. Separate for bank account, driving license, purchasing a vehicle. Valid for 30 days and whoever of the 3 places is asking for it, keeps the original document.Paul *******
@Haim ******
Its reqiured for bank accounts, driving license and buy / sell vehicles. Nothing at all to do with TM30Paul *******
@Haim ******
What?
Christer *********
Thank you
Ant ***********
They are valid for 30 days ?
It is a necessary piece of paperwork for
- driving licence
- opening bank account
- buying a car or motorcycle
It is a necessary piece of paperwork for
- driving licence
- opening bank account
- buying a car or motorcycle
Nigel *********
Very interested , see you soon
Marty ************
Worked for me, my closest immi is 3 hours drive. These guys are always reliable, professional and fast. Cost was very reasonable
จอนห์ *******
Marty Wellington agreed l, a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ service.
Primero *******
What is that ? What does it do?
Mike **********
Primero Alpha Don't worry! If you dont know what it is, you dont need it!
Grace ************
@Primero ******
Can be needed for the following▪ Applying for a Thai driver's license
▪ Converting a foreign driver’s license
▪ Buying a car or motorcycle
▪ Registering or transferring vehicle ownership
▪ Opening a Thai bank account
▪ Applying for certain visa extensions
▪ Converting visa types
▪ Work permit processing
▪ Registering utilities (internet, electricity, etc.)
▪ Signing certain rental or purchase contracts
▪ Dealership paperwork
▪ Embassy or consular procedures
▪ Other government administrative requirements
Grace ************
@everyone Cost for this service is ฿1,500.
Paul *******
@Grace ***********
Grace i will book a taxi with you 2 weeks before I leave Australia
Sebastian ********
@Grace ***********
hang on! It is only 500THB if wanted immediately or free if you can wait a few days. This is at Hua Hin Immigration.
Sylvia ********
Sebastian Barrow jomtien 300 baht and collect next day
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OP@Sebastian *******
Our service is available nationwide. While it may not be the best fit for everyone, those who find value in it are glad it exists.
Kd ****
Sebastian Barrow 200 baht
Harisonjohn ******
@Grace ***********
how I can
Fred **********
@Grace ***********
serious??? Wow.... Went myself this week, took me 15 minutes. I payed ***
of that price. Sorry but very expensive.
Dahc *******
@Fred *********
Transport time, and cost included?Fred **********
Dahc Arics Ohh common....... 10 baht gasoline, 20 min driving and 55 baht for a coffee. What a remark.
John ********
That’s pretty decent. Changwattana wouldn’t post mine so it was two trips which takes 3 hours each for me.
Claus ***********
@Grace ***********
What is the price, if you do it alone in the immigration office?THAI ******************************
OP@Claus **********
Policies can vary between immigration offices. In many cases the process itself is free, but it may require multiple trips. Once you factor in transportation costs and the value of your time, it’s often not truly “free.”Our service is designed for those who prefer to avoid making the trip altogether.
Lars **********
Claus Grotehans It’s free, but like much other things in Thailand, You can pay to get in front of the line.
Brett **********
Claus Grotehans theoritically free but a charge of 500 seems to be common to to get it on the day
Kd ****
Brett Milligan 200
Jay ********
@Grace ***********
— I have a DTV. What does the Certificate of Residence do? And may I apply? 🙏
Gentle*******
Jay Sutton you need it for buying/selling cars and license.
Grace ************
@Jay *******
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