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@Jon *********
the Elite is a tourist visa and does not qualify for a 5yr driving license.
Pete *******
5 yr extension only with non-o immigrant visas.
Pete *******
You can only enter within the validity period of your visa. So anytime between date of issue and it’s 5 year expiry date.
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@Daniel ************
to obtain the certificate you need to have filed a return. The earliest you could do that would be Jan 2026.
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@Daniel ************
if you just moved here you can not be a tax resident. You must first qualify through time spent in country in a tax year.
Pete *******
Here are the requirements to get one yourself although I would first try using your TIN and passport as proof of tax residency.
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@Nongnuch *******
they are not talking about a Certificate of Residency from the Immigration dept. They are referring to a Thai Tax Residency Certificate issued by the Revenue Department. Separate things for separate purposes.
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@Sweet ****
no idea, just seen reports of being accepted at various embassies.