How to Get a Resident Certificate in Thailand

A step-by-step guide to obtaining your Resident Certificate.
You’ll only need your passport and a letter from your landlord.

Why You Need a Resident Certificate?
  • To apply for a Thai driving license
  • To buy a car or motorbike
  • To open a bank account
  • For other legal processes
What’s Required
  • TM30 Form
    provided by your landlord
  • 530 THB
    (500 THB government fee + 30 THB for copies)
  • Time
    ~60 minutes (sometimes longer)
Step-by-Step Guide

You’ll need only your passport and a TM30 form from your landlord.


Bangtao https://maps.app.goo.gl/aCBXV9


Patong https://maps.app.goo.gl/DGEApD


Old Town https://maps.app.goo.gl/iBcn


(There are also Immigration offices in Pattaya and Bangkok where you can apply.)

  • Copies & Photos
    Next to every Immigration Office there are copy/print kiosks.
    Just say you need copies and photos for a Resident Certificate — they will prepare everything for you.
  • Submit Documents
    Go to the INFORMATION window, submit your documents, get a queue number and wait.
  • Pay the Fee
    The cost is 530 THB (500 THB government fee + 30 THB for copies).
    Waiting time: around 20–30 minutes, but sometimes longer.
Done!
After completing these steps, your Resident Certificate will be ready.
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