๐ก Thailand Residence Certificate Guide ๐น๐ญโจ
๐ Everything you need to know โ fast, easy & emoji-filled!
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What is it?
A Residence Certificate ๐ confirms where you live in Thailand.
You need it for:
๐๏ธ Getting a Thai driverโs license
๐ฆ Opening a bank account
๐ฑ Getting a Thai SIM card
๐ณ Applying for a work permit or visa extensions
๐๏ธ Documents Youโll Need
๐ธ 2 Passport-sized photos (4×6 cm)
๐ Passport (original & copy)
๐ Visa page or extension stamp (copy)
๐ TM.30 form (Notification of address from your landlord)
๐ก Utility bill or rental agreement (copy)
๐ Completed residence certificate application form (get it at your local Immigration Office)
๐ฎ Optional but helpful:
๐งโโ๏ธ Landlordโs ID and house registration (for backup!)
๐ณ Copy of your Thai visa or Non-O extension
๐ข Where to Apply?
๐ฃ Head to your nearest Immigration Office ๐๏ธ in the province where you live.
๐ Go early โ some offices give out limited queue numbers! ๐๏ธ
๐ Process
1๏ธโฃ Bring all documents ๐
2๏ธโฃ Fill out the form ๐๏ธ
3๏ธโฃ Submit to the officer ๐ฎ
4๏ธโฃ Wait 60-90 minutes โณ
5๏ธโฃ โ
Receive your certificate
๐ธ Cost?
๐ฐ Usually under 500 baht! (Some local offices and agents may charge a small fee)
๐ Need More Help? Go to: https://tinyurl.com/ywnrqy6t
Ask a Thai friend ๐น๐ญ or your landlord ๐ to assist โ theyโre often happy to help!