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What is the process and requirements for obtaining a residence certificate in Thailand?

Tel ********
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Just a thought. We had to make a trip to immigration yesterday to get our multi entry permits, so while there I decided I would apply for our residence certificate ready for our 5 year driving licence renewal. I couldn't get an application form from information. I had taken one from an expat site, but it was out of date. See photo of current one below. Some confusion as to where I needed to go (lady at E2 told me to go to J2, kids at information were unsure, top lad at ticket issue counter gave me a queue number for counter B). It is counter B. This is very busy now as they also process TM30s. Lady looked at our printouts, but only wanted our Id and latest visa and entry pages and a copy of TM6. No photos required. Then she said she needed our last slip from 90 day reporting. Our last one was from October as we prefer to fly somewhere for a weekend instead. She insisted she could not process the letter because the 90 day slip was from last year. After much pleading she acquiesced, and we paid 200 baht for each form. (800 baht for bike and car for 2 applicants at the same address. So much better than our embassy). Hopefully, we will receive the letters in 14 days, but my point is this - if you need a residency letter it is better to apply soon after your 90 day reporting as this will expedite matters.
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The post details the author's recent experience at the Thai immigration office while applying for a residence certificate necessary for renewing a 5-year driving license. They faced challenges locating the right counter and the necessary paperwork required, such as ID, visa, entry pages, and the TM6 form. The author notes the importance of applying for the residence certificate soon after the 90-day reporting to expedite the process, and mentions a fee of 200 baht per application.
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Tod *********
Tod *********
Thanx for the update but it's not really all that visa related. (y)
Kevin ********
Kevin ********
Is this a new official requirement (200 baht fee)?
Tod *********
Tod *********
In Bangkok they used to issue them on the spot,

Then they went to pay 200baht (get a receipt) and they mail it to you in about 2 weeks.

Then they went to the come back in a month and pick it up for free.

Now it seems they're back on the pay 200baht and get it mailed to you.

Each immigration office is different as far as how they handle resident certificates.
Adrian ******
Adrian ******
What paperwork or certificate do they require for certificate of residency
Henry *********
Henry *********
@Tel *******
Did you need a TM30?
Chriss ***************
Chriss ***************
You need TM30 paper from you landlord too
Adrian ******
Adrian ******
Did 90 on Monday so maybe strike now while fresh but will wait till after w/ends events
Adrian ******
Adrian ******
@Tel *******
I had residency cert to obtain licence now looking to buy car
Tel ********
Tel ********
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No - I took them, but she didn't want them. The 90 day report seemed most important (maybe they just scan those?) I gave her a copy of my current driving licence as well because the address is clear, but she didn't ask for it. If you have a work permit (I'm retired) you don't need the residency form for driving licence purposes as I understand it.
Adrian ******
Adrian ******
@Tel *******
no rental agreement or work permit I am on a Non O-A
Tel ********
Tel ********
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Copy of passport ID page/latest visa and entry stamp, plus copy of TM6 and 90 day reporting slip. That was it yesterday.

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