A residence certificate in Pattaya Thailand is a document issued by the Immigration Bureau confirming a foreigner’s place of residence and is essential for various administrative processes, including obtaining a driving license , open bank account and purchasing a vehicle.

Required Documents for Residence Certificate

To get a Certificate of Residence in Thailand, you’ll need your passport, visa, TM.6 Departure Card, two passport-sized photos, a copy of your rental agreement or house registration, and the completed application form. You’ll also need to show a receipt of your Address Notification (TM.30).

  • Passport and Visa:You’ll need your original passport, copies of your visa and the pages showing your recent entry stamp into Thailand.
  • TM.6 Departure Card: A photocopy of your TM.6 Departure Card is required.
  • Passport-sized Photos: Two recent (within the last 6 months) passport-sized photos with a white background.
  • Address Notification Receipt (TM.30): You’ll need a copy of the receipt confirming your address notification.
  • Completed Application Form: You’ll need to complete and sign the application form for a Certificate of Residence, which can be obtained at the Immigration Office in Pattaya
  • Fee: There may be a fee associated with obtaining the Certificate of Residence.

A residence certificate is a legal document that contains your current home address (permanently or semi-permanently). The document may be issued by the immigration office in your neighborhood or by the embassy that represents your home nation. Please note that a TM30 receipt is not a residence certificate.

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You will receive a receipt once your paperwork has been successfully submitted, and you must bring it with you when you pick up your residence certificate. Unless otherwise specified, the residence certificate is valid for 30 days.

The residence certificate should not be copied. You will be required to apply for a new document if you need to use a different certificate.

Our aim is to provide you the finest options and an honest assessment of your immigration options. We are able to provide advice and assistance regarding the paperwork and requirements needed to acquire a legal visa to remain in the Kingdom. You can visit us at our company located in Pattaya. Click here for our location on Google Maps

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