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What is the new process for obtaining a Certificate of Residence in Bangkok?

Visa RegulationsCertificate of ResidenceTM30Bangkok ImmigrationExpat Information
Dec 4, 2025
4 days ago
Tod *********
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ATTENTION BANGKOK MEMBERS

CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCE

It appears that Chaengwattana did indeed change their process for getting a certificate of residence.

Before you showed up (with a valid TM30) applied for it, paid 200baht, got a receipt with an EMS tracking number on it and they mailed the certificate to you in about 5 days

NOW

You go out, (still need a current TM30) you apply, get a receipt with a date a week out to come back and pick up the certificate in person :O <- meaning you go out there twice (once to apply and once to pick it up) :(

Thank you for the people who questioned me when I was saying they still mailed them out (y) You guys (and gals) were right :) they changed the process and I was not dialed in.

My apologies to Bangkokianz for getting it wrong :/
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The process for obtaining a Certificate of Residence in Bangkok has changed. Previously, applicants could apply with a valid TM30, pay 200 baht, and receive the certificate by mail in about 5 days. Now, applicants must apply in person, receive a receipt, and return a week later to pick up the certificate, requiring two visits to the immigration office.
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Wannikea *********
Egads not a fun journey at the best of times, and now twice.
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Ed ********
I guess its hard sometimes. Especially when Immigration Offices change there details.
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Karl *******
Well, that's two half days off of work then.... Grrrr
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Jared *******
@Karl ******
 nothing wrong with that 🤣🤣🤣
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Karl *******
@Jared ******
 Not if your annual pay rise gets affected 😂
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Haydn *******
very handy to know. I will be doing this in coming month
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Peter ****************
Indeed Mikkel. It seems that he is human, ha ha. Of course no problem at al 👍🙏
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Dylan ********
A bit of an f around to go back a week later. Could just issue it on the spot.
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Matthew *********
@Dylan *******
 agreed, it's show of their power play on farangs.
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Tod *********
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@Dylan *******
 yep, it was better when you paid the 200 and they EMS'd it to you 🙂
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Mikkel *******
Fair play. Even experts are allowed to be wrong now and again. Nobody is perfect. 🙏
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