lost_in_space Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I want to get a Cert. of Residence to buy a motorcycle. Our house is in my wife's name, so I don't have a rental agreement in my name. Is there some other means to prove residence to get the certificate? I have bank bills and phone bills with my name and address on them. I have a Thai Social Security card and drivers licenses. I'm in Bangkok and will go to Chaeng Wattana. Also, I'm on a retirement visa. Also also, I don't want to put it in my wife's name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 You can get the certificate of residence at Chaeng Wattana if you are doing 90 day reports to them. You will pay a 200 baht fee and the certificate will be mailed to you by EMS in about 3 weeks. You wife's house book can serve as your proof of residence along with your marriage certificate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEVUP Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 You just get one for - As Joe said , But up country we just walk in & get CoR in 10 minutes for 500 bht & if you have a problem of them not wanting it in your name insist it otherwise no sale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost_in_space Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 I do my 90 day at Imperial World Lad Prao, do you think that's an issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 minute ago, lost_in_space said: I do my 90 day at Imperial World Lad Prao, do you think that's an issue? That is the same as doing them at Chaeng Wattana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost_in_space Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Thanks, Joe. BTW When I was at Imperial World last week, they told me the next time I would have to go to Chaeng Wattana for my 90 day. They're going to stop doing them, but they didn't say when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, lost_in_space said: Thanks, Joe. BTW When I was at Imperial World last week, they told me the next time I would have to go to Chaeng Wattana for my 90 day. They're going to stop doing them, but they didn't say when. Others have been told the samething about 90 day reporting there. But the big question is when since some people were told that months ago. Perhaps try doing it online next time. Link for site: https://extranet.immigration.go.th/fn90online/online/tm47/TM47Action.do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguston Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 4 hours ago, ubonjoe said: You can get the certificate of residence at Chaeng Wattana if you are doing 90 day reports to them. You will pay a 200 baht fee and the certificate will be mailed to you by EMS in about 3 weeks. You wife's house book can serve as your proof of residence along with your marriage certificate. I thought it was technically called a "letter of residence" and it should be free. If you ask for a receipt you won't get one. Mind you maybe it has changed. If not don't pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, ferguston said: I thought it was technically called a "letter of residence" and it should be free. If you ask for a receipt you won't get one. Mind you maybe it has changed. If not don't pay. The title of the application form is "APPLICATION FORM RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE IN THAILAND". Download here: Application For Certificate Of Residency There is no official fee for it but many offices do have a service charge to do one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguston Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: The title of the application form is "APPLICATION FORM RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE IN THAILAND". Download here: Application For Certificate Of Residency There is no official fee for it but many offices do have a service charge to do one. OK. I stand corrected over the title of the document but it should be free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasswort Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 5 hours ago, ubonjoe said: You can get the certificate of residence at Chaeng Wattana if you are doing 90 day reports to them. You will pay a 200 baht fee and the certificate will be mailed to you by EMS in about 3 weeks. You wife's house book can serve as your proof of residence along with your marriage certificate. Three weeks! Crazy, about ten minutes at Jomtien and they accept any bill as long as it is in the applicant's name and at the recorded address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattd Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 23 minutes ago, ferguston said: OK. I stand corrected over the title of the document but it should be free. I personally don't see anything wrong with paying a relatively small fee for the document, after all it has cost them time and effort to do, the alternative is going to your Embassy, British Embassy charge around 2,500 THB for this and appointment needed, so no contest really. Must admit I don't see why it takes so long to issue at CW. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bloggs Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Yes piece of cake at Buri Ram as well takes about 10 mins there too and cost is 500 baht was same cost at Chiang Mai but was next day or you could wait weeks and get it free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokie Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 2 hours ago, ferguston said: OK. I stand corrected over the title of the document but it should be free. Dont worry what it should be, the fact is there will be a 'service charge' and in Patong that be 500 Bahts so 200B is good going lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aditi Sharma Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Wonder why he needs that certificate when he has a social security card and driver's license. I would have thought he needed it if he did not have any of the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aditi Sharma Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 18 minutes ago, Lokie said: Dont worry what it should be, the fact is there will be a 'service charge' and in Patong that be 500 Bahts so 200B is good going lol And do they mail it in or written/printed off on the spot, pls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokie Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Given on the spot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguston Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 2 hours ago, ubonjoe said: The title of the application form is "APPLICATION FORM RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE IN THAILAND". Download here: Application For Certificate Of Residency There is no official fee for it but many offices do have a service charge to do one. 2 hours ago, Mattd said: I personally don't see anything wrong with paying a relatively small fee for the document, after all it has cost them time and effort to do, the alternative is going to your Embassy, British Embassy charge around 2,500 THB for this and appointment needed, so no contest really. Must admit I don't see why it takes so long to issue at CW. 33 minutes ago, Lokie said: Dont worry what it should be, the fact is there will be a 'service charge' and in Patong that be 500 Bahts so 200B is good going lol A "service charge" is a polite way of saying pay a bribe or tea money. Paying it will allow the practise to continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aditi Sharma Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 13 minutes ago, Lokie said: Given on the spot Perfect! Hope those others reading this dont suck it up and die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 minute ago, ferguston said: A "service charge" is a polite way of saying pay a bribe or tea money. Paying it will allow the practise to continue. Not paying it will get you...... Nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aditi Sharma Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 minute ago, ferguston said: A "service charge" is a polite way of saying pay a bribe or tea money. Paying it will allow the practise to continue. I dont think I agree or I dont understand what is a bribe or when is the right time to give tea money. Is there another way of stopping the practice than not paying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aditi Sharma Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 minute ago, DefaultName said: Not paying it will get you...... Nothing. Yeah, and moreover it will make you feel so cheap :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 3 hours ago, Mattd said: I personally don't see anything wrong with paying a relatively small fee for the document, after all it has cost them time and effort to do, the alternative is going to your Embassy, British Embassy charge around 2,500 THB for this and appointment needed, so no contest really. Must admit I don't see why it takes so long to issue at CW. perhaps someone more knowledgeable than i on this matter can weigh in, i heard that cert of residence has a 6 month life; if that is true, then the yellow book, pink id route seems better; my pink id wont expire (over 60);'used it productively the other day at post office (albeit bank was skittish) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbelyeu Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 2 hours ago, YetAnother said: perhaps someone more knowledgeable than i on this matter can weigh in, i heard that cert of residence has a 6 month life; if that is true, then the yellow book, pink id route seems better; my pink id wont expire (over 60);'used it productively the other day at post office (albeit bank was skittish) I believe they are based on the length of your visa i.e. 30 days, 90 days etc. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEVUP Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, kbelyeu said: I believe they are based on the length of your visa i.e. 30 days, 90 days etc. Kurt 30 days only 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Get the Yellow Book ... saves a lot of Hassle ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattd Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, ferguston said: A "service charge" is a polite way of saying pay a bribe or tea money. Paying it will allow the practise to continue. I am at loss for words, why would anybody expect to get this for free, you do not expect to get an extension of stay for free, or a reentry permit, yes, they do not advertise the cost, but surely you must understand there is a cost for them to do this, just in labour, paper, ink, electricity etc. etc. luckily for you I'm not in charge, otherwise it would be, yes sir, oh you want a residence certificate and you want for free, then please feel free to make your way to your embassy, coz you have no chance of getting here and if you ask why, then it is because I can, nose, spite and cut off springs to mind. Edited October 23, 2017 by Mattd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbelyeu Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, BEVUP said: 30 days only Funny thing.. I used to think this until my mate showed me his which said 90 days. He is on the elite visa. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 10 hours ago, ferguston said: I thought it was technically called a "letter of residence" and it should be free. If you ask for a receipt you won't get one. Mind you maybe it has changed. If not don't pay. It's not free at Chaeng Wattana and you will get a receipt, without asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 9 hours ago, glasswort said: Three weeks! Crazy, about ten minutes at Jomtien and they accept any bill as long as it is in the applicant's name and at the recorded address. It doesn't take three weeks normally, they tell you that as a maximum before they want you to start chasing, mine took about a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now