You are so right about it varying province to province. In Surin province, Immigration will not issue a Certificate for you to use for car purchase or driver's license until you have been to the Dept. of Land Transport and obtained a letter from them confirming your eligibility for car purchase or driver's license. When I did it the DLT would not give me a letter until I got something from Immigration to show that I was living in Thailand! In a flash of inspiration, I showed them my 90 day slip and that was good enough. I then had to get photocopies of my passport, visa page, NZ drivers license and International Driving Permit. My copies were not acceptable, as I had tried to save paper and doubled up. Oops - basic error there! So, downstairs to the lady in the coffee shop who did copies for a few baht. Back upstairs and handed them in. I got the letter after about 15 minutes. Then it was back to Immigration. I had my photocopies, my TM30 form, passport sized photos, and my partner was with me with her ID and deeds to her property. They ignored my photocopies, TM30 form, and my photographs. They took my passport, Nop's ID and property deeds, and photocopied them, and told us to wait. About 15 minutes later I had my certificate. Back to the DLT via the hospital for the Medical certificate. Getting the driver's licence is another story!
Thanks for sharing your experience Martin! It’s funny how every province can have different requirements or process than other provinces. It can be frustrating to do on your own, even with a Thai partner’s assistance! Glad to hear you got it worked out 😊
fyi: According to the US Embassy's website: "Beginning March 1, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok and U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai will no longer notarize residency affidavits." ...for FOR USE WITH THE ROYAL THAI DEPARTMENT OF LAND TRANSPORT You can find current information on their website.
@@ThailandEliteSpecialist Hi there! I have a question. I would like to move to Thailand on permanent basis. I am married to Thai woman, we live together for 12 years in UK. I am resident of UK but I hold Latvian passport. What the best options will be for me? How much will it cost in total? Thanks, Andrejs.
@@gossipopithecus you may be eligible for a Non O marriage visa. I don’t know enough about your situation such as your age, financial situation, and level of convenience you prefer to advise you. If you want to set up a call to review your options you can book a consultation here: hhpremium.as.me
I opened a bank account at Bangkok Bank without a certificate of residency. Also the "Public Handbook: The application for collecting a Certificate of Residence (TM.16)" does not mention a 90 day check-in.... with my Non-O Visa...so its a bit confusing what I hear and read on the internet.
Hi Taharben, sorry I just saw your comment. If you do it yourself, you will probably need a lease and your TM30. If you use the help of an agent, usually you only need a TM30.
Hi Hailey, If I want to get a non-immigrant O visa, will you be able to do everything for me there in Chiang Mai, or will I have to do some things here. I understand I will have to get a tourist visa here in Australia, but will you assist me in getting a Thai bank account when I get to Thailand, and everything else I need to do get an O visa, or Elite Visa? Is an Elite Visa suitable for someone over 60?
Hi Paul, we will handle everything to change your visa from a tourist visa to Non O retirement in Chiang Mai, as long as you can meet the requirements such a a 6+ month lease agreement and financial requirement 😊
@@ThailandEliteSpecialist Thanks Hailey. I am applying for a tourist visa and International licence next month. What is the procedure for using your services?
You are so right about it varying province to province.
In Surin province, Immigration will not issue a Certificate for you to use for car purchase or driver's license until you have been to the Dept. of Land Transport and obtained a letter from them confirming your eligibility for car purchase or driver's license.
When I did it the DLT would not give me a letter until I got something from Immigration to show that I was living in Thailand! In a flash of inspiration, I showed them my 90 day slip and that was good enough. I then had to get photocopies of my passport, visa page, NZ drivers license and International Driving Permit. My copies were not acceptable, as I had tried to save paper and doubled up. Oops - basic error there! So, downstairs to the lady in the coffee shop who did copies for a few baht. Back upstairs and handed them in.
I got the letter after about 15 minutes. Then it was back to Immigration.
I had my photocopies, my TM30 form, passport sized photos, and my partner was with me with her ID and deeds to her property.
They ignored my photocopies, TM30 form, and my photographs. They took my passport, Nop's ID and property deeds, and photocopied them, and told us to wait. About 15 minutes later I had my certificate.
Back to the DLT via the hospital for the Medical certificate. Getting the driver's licence is another story!
Thanks for sharing your experience Martin! It’s funny how every province can have different requirements or process than other provinces. It can be frustrating to do on your own, even with a Thai partner’s assistance! Glad to hear you got it worked out 😊
fyi: According to the US Embassy's website:
"Beginning March 1, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok and U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai will no longer notarize residency affidavits." ...for FOR USE WITH THE ROYAL THAI DEPARTMENT OF LAND TRANSPORT
You can find current information on their website.
Super clear and detailed information, like you always provide. It can be so hard to get such accurate information. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! This is a document we got for you when we helped you open a bank account last month! 😊
@@ThailandEliteSpecialist Hi there! I have a question. I would like to move to Thailand on permanent basis. I am married to Thai woman, we live together for 12 years in UK. I am resident of UK but I hold Latvian passport. What the best options will be for me? How much will it cost in total? Thanks, Andrejs.
@@gossipopithecus you may be eligible for a Non O marriage visa. I don’t know enough about your situation such as your age, financial situation, and level of convenience you prefer to advise you. If you want to set up a call to review your options you can book a consultation here: hhpremium.as.me
Geat Video, thanks. You sure have inherited your Dad's infectous smile.🙏
Thank you Ernest! I like think so :)
I opened a bank account at Bangkok Bank without a certificate of residency. Also the "Public Handbook: The application for collecting a Certificate of Residence (TM.16)" does not mention a 90 day check-in.... with my Non-O Visa...so its a bit confusing what I hear and read on the internet.
Thanks Hailey for the updates as always. Happy travels from Minnesota!
Thank you for always supporting my videos Theary and Marida! 😊
Very good explanation 🙏🏼 Khop khun na khrap 😊
Thank you Khun Sabai 😊
Thanks for the update Hailey. Have a good day.
My pleasure, I hope it helps you Carleto!
Another great video, thank you. 🙏👍
Thank you for your support!
Nice video! Thanks for your info!
Thank you, I’m glad it was helpful!
This is very helpful, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Why is it so complicated in Bangkok, it’s ruining my plans
I have been in Hua Hin Thailand for a few days and would like to obtain a residency certificate to open a bank account and Thai driver’s licence.
I recommend you contact an agent in Hua Hin who can assist you.
Can you forge one for us?
Thank you for the video. So this is not possible on a 60 day tourist visa right?
Yes, anyone can get this even on a tourist visa
@@ThailandEliteSpecialist oh nice one thank you!
Hi , what about the certified true copy of passport, can you do a video on that?
Sorry, I don’t know what you mean by a Certified true copy. We don’t need this kind of document for the visa and Immigration services we offer 👍
Thanks for sharing
I've seen that they require a proof of residency or an adresse through rental contract as example, any clarification pls
Hi Taharben, sorry I just saw your comment. If you do it yourself, you will probably need a lease and your TM30. If you use the help of an agent, usually you only need a TM30.
Do you have to spend 180 days in Thailand first, to apply for a certificate of residency?
No you do not! You may be thinking residency for taxation purposes
@@ThailandEliteSpecialist Tax resident certificate, that’s a different one then?
This is a Bad video. How is getting one possible if you been in Thailand a few days?
Hi Hailey, If I want to get a non-immigrant O visa, will you be able to do everything for me there in Chiang Mai, or will I have to do some things here. I understand I will have to get a tourist visa here in Australia, but will you assist me in getting a Thai bank account when I get to Thailand, and everything else I need to do get an O visa, or Elite Visa? Is an Elite Visa suitable for someone over 60?
Hi Paul, we will handle everything to change your visa from a tourist visa to Non O retirement in Chiang Mai, as long as you can meet the requirements such a a 6+ month lease agreement and financial requirement 😊
@@ThailandEliteSpecialist Thanks Hailey. I am applying for a tourist visa and International licence next month. What is the procedure for using your services?
@@PaulinAsia_ we will escort you to the bank and prepare all paperwork. You can email us to learn more at contact@hhpremium.com 🙏
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Thanks for your comment d.o.m.!
You're really cute.
Thank you for your sweet comment ☺️