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What is the process and cost for obtaining a letter of residency and completing the 90-day report in Samui, Thailand?

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Mar 21, 2019
6 years ago
Eitan **********
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Letter of residency and 90 days report in Samui - done today in 30 minutes. All requested was 1 photo, my passport, my address and 500baht. Efficient, kind and air conditioned. Bravo 👏🏿
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The author shares their positive experience obtaining a letter of residency and completing the 90-day report at the immigration office in Samui, which took just 30 minutes. They mention the requirements were minimal, including a photo, passport, and a 500 baht fee. The comments reflect mixed views on the cost, with some believing these services should be free, while others explain the expedited process justifies the fee. Several users share their own experiences, indicating that fees and processing times can vary by province.
Tod *********
thanx for the update. (y)
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Florian ***************
krabi, 30 minutes, free
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Steve *******
500bt. Should be free
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Eitan **********
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@Steve ******
 the report is free. 500 baht paid for the Letter of Residency
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Tod *********
different immigration offices charge different amounts for the residence certificate. It just is what it is...
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Kenneth *********
When you done your 90 day they did not ask to check your bank balance ?
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Steve *******
Kenneth Allsopp A 90 day report is nothing to do with your bank balance. It's reporting your address if you plan to stay in Thailand more than 90 days
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Eitan **********
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@Kenneth ********
 no they don’t. Just your passport and current address
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Robert *******
You report that you are 90 days inside of Thailand. The only requirement is that you are 90 days inside Thailand or plan to be if you report before the 90th day.
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Sergey *********
90 days report took me about 3 minutes yesterday. Much more time was spent for driving to the immigration =)
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Christos *********
Holy shit. How cheap are immigrants in Thailand? You’re complaining about a govt service that costs $US16
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@Perry *******
 yeah, CM was always slightly different =)
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@Sergey ********
 Chiangmai was 500 baht, now is 1000 baht.
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Sergey *********
It is free and you should get it by post within 3 weeks. Want here and now? That is not free =)

Honestly, it highly depends on the province. Phuket immigration might ask you anything between 300 and 500 baht. Krabi immigration in most cases do it for free. Other provinces... No idea =)
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@Lloyd *******
 Yes it is, but you will wait between
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weeks for it. The 1000 baht charged by immigration, or in this case 500baht, gets you express service. Same in any country if you want things done quickly.
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@Phil ******
 yes it is
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@Christos ********
 not sure that the letter of residency is free.
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Lloyd ********
It does not cost 16USD, it is a free service.
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Thomas ************
No tip
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Lloyd ********
But still 500 Baht for a service that is supposed to be free.
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Sam *********
Worth the air conditioning alone
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