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What is the Residence Certificate required for transferring vehicle ownership in Thailand without a work permit?
Oct 11, 2022
4 years ago
Gee ******
ORIGINAL POSTERTransfer Vehicle Ownership
What is the exact Residence Certificate from immigration for transferring a vehicle. In reading it’s not the TM30 but a specific form for vehicle transfer of ownership. (I don’t have a work permit so I’ll need this form instead)
Anyone?
Also. Recommendations for car insurance?
What is the exact Residence Certificate from immigration for transferring a vehicle. In reading it’s not the TM30 but a specific form for vehicle transfer of ownership. (I don’t have a work permit so I’ll need this form instead)
Anyone?
Also. Recommendations for car insurance?
TLDR : Answer Summary
To transfer vehicle ownership in Thailand, you need a Residence Certificate from immigration, which is not the TM30 but a specific document confirming your residence status. The TM30 serves to show your residence in a province and is necessary for the immigration office to issue the certificate. Additionally, recommendations for car insurance include companies like Direct Asia Insurance, known for their English-speaking services and competitive premiums, and Roojai Insurance, which offers online applications and comprehensive coverage options.
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Matt **********
I use Roojai insurance. Can apply entirely online, with English version available. Lots of options available on cover, including drivers, use, approved garages, etc.
Gee ******
ORIGINAL POSTERFor vehicle insurance there is a separate policy for trucks. What’s the difference? More or less cost?
Ken ********
@Gary ********
truck or pick-up and what sort of insurance the polabor that's part of the registration or comprehensive insuranceReply to
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Residents registration
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Ken *******
Thank you. Now I know what it should look likeKen ********
@Gary ********
you'll need the TM30 filled out by wherever your staying or a lease and copy of the owners house book to get the notification of residence form for your passport.Well I did in Phuket
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Ken ********
Form you need to open bank account buy a car or be motor cycle but you need residential registration to get it
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Calvin *****
I went with Direct Asia Insurance, they are "Farang compatible" ie. Speak English, premiums are very competitive too.
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Have you made any claims? If so how was your experience?Calvin *****
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no claimsReply to
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Stuart *********
You’ll need the TM30 filed (to show you’re residing in XYZ province in order for immigration in XYZ province to issue a certificate stating that you’re residing at ABC abode in XYZ province. It’s just a letter stating as such with your picture attached. It’s not specific for buying a car or motorcycle or opening a bank account, just stating where you live.
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@Stuart ********
, In Korat it states in Thai that the Certificate of Residence is valid for 30 days !! Is it different from other imm. offices ?Stuart *********
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quite probably.Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTEROk great. Can this same form for opening bank accounts?
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@Gary ********
It’s the same form, but generally they’ll keep the original so you’ll need two of them. They won’t accept a photocopy.Stuart *********
In Phuket you don’t need to double up on the copies to get two, you’ll just need two photos.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
so my landlord has completed the TM30. So immigration will write a letter after seeing my TM30? Can I get this before I get the car?Stuart *********
@Gary ********
yes. Different offices require different paperwork, but as an example in Phuket you need a copy of your passport, a copy of your latest entry / extension stamp and a photo and the TM30 filed for an address in Phuket.Gee ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
can I get this done before getting the car?Stuart *********
@Gary ********
absolutely. Usually they insist on a certificate dated within three months.Gee ******
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yes I’m in PhuketReply to
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