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What is the process for acquiring a Certificate of Residency in Thailand for DTV holders?

Jun 22, 2025
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I know certificate of residency has been discussed here before. However, I would like to start a thread of people's recent reports of acquiring one. I tried in Jan 2025 at Nakhon Pathom Immigration and was told no certificates for DTV holders.

For people who received one recently, please share which office you applied, what documents were needed, and a summery of the overall process.

Thanks in advance.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
This thread discusses the experiences of various individuals trying to obtain a Certificate of Residency in Thailand as DTV (Digital Nomad) visa holders. The initial post mentions a failed attempt at Nakhon Pathom Immigration, stating they do not issue certificates for DTV holders. Subsequent comments describe different experiences in other locations, such as Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, where users report required documents including TM30, passport pages, leases, and specific forms. There's an indication that some offices, like Jomtien, are more accommodating. The conversation highlights inconsistencies in the process across immigration offices.
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Toni *******
Jomtien with dtv, no problems. I heard only anonymous people have problems
Anonymous *************
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@Toni ******
Thank you
Kirstin *******
At the Chiang Rai office, I took copies of my TM30, passport bio page & stamp, visa, lease agreement, and completed the COR request form. I was given a ticket to wait 7 days, and when I went back it was given to me with no issue. This was two months ago.
Jason **********
You'll usually need passport and tm-30 plus supporting documents for the intended purpose of the residency certificate. Like your booked appointment for license test or the paperwork for a vehicle purchase or sale etc.
Anonymous *************
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@Jason *********
My local office (Nakhon Pathom) refused me because of my DTV visa. They said only non-immigrant visas can get the certificate.
Anonymous ******************
I thought you could get one even on a tourist visa/visa exempt!
Greg ********
Anonymous participant 934 Depends on the office the requirements. Bangkok did not issue them until a 90 day report completed but I believe they have relented on that now. Jomtien can get them on Visa Exempt/ Tourist Visa.
Anonymous *************
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Anonymous participant 934 It is at the discretion of each provincial immigration office/officer. My local office (Nakhon Pathom) told me no.
Bob **********
Anonymous participant did you have a TM30?
Anonymous ******************
@Bob *********
I'm sure at Krabi immigration, as long as your hotel/place of stay has done your TM30 they'll do one for you!
James ********
Anonymous participant sadly you have to obtain it in the Thai Immigration office which serves your registered Thai address.
Greg ********
I know Chiang Mai issues them but do not know what documents required.Speaking to a DTV holder taking bike test last week and saw him getting license Monday. Pretty sure it is TM30 and passport only though.
Adrian ******
@Greg *******
yeh,I'm sure sure that's all i had to show (last year)
Greg ********
@Adrian *****
Thinking further - Someone did it for me and all they had was TM30 and my passport. If you have completed a TDAC they might ask for that now but double check. They ask for fo a print out for extensions etc.