Certificate of Residence for DL from a consulate?

[Kiujunn]

Would the DLT in Bangjak accept a certificate of residence (for an address in Bangkok) that has been issued by my consulate in Pattaya?

My embassy doesn't issue them anymore.  The consulate does.

To do it at immigration at CW I would have to travel to Bangkok just to get a CoR, I try to avoid that. 

[DrJack54]

44 minutes ago, Kiujunn said:

My embassy doesn't issue them anymore.  The consulate does.

What does that mean.

If you need attend MTT for RC you will need to attend MTT. The first thing that they want is your last 90 day report.

If you wish to apply more convenient Io then do a TM30.

[Kiujunn]

16 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

What does that mean.

If you need attend MTT for RC you will need to attend MTT. The first thing that they want is your last 90 day report.

If you wish to apply more convenient Io then do a TM30.

My embassy doesn't issue CoR (they did it many years ago).

But my consulate in Pattaya will issue me a CoR for my Bangkok address. They do it on the spot. 

Would the DLT in Bangjak accept this?

 

I am not in Bangkok right now.  That's why MTT is inconvenient. 

[jackdd]

Why don't you get your driving license in Pattaya, if that's where you are?

[Kiujunn]

6 hours ago, jackdd said:

Why don't you get your driving license in Pattaya, if that's where you are?

That's not my address. Address is Bangkok. 

I am only temporarily not in Bangkok, but due to covid i would rather stay put here and not travel. 

[MajorTom]

The residence certificate does not have to be issued in the province you apply for a driving license. As long as you can get a CoR you can go get a license in any province.

 

However: I was denied years ago because i had a residence certificate from embassy/consulate. They claimed it had to be from immigration. Even though it stated clearly on their own checklist "CoR from Immigration OR embassy/consulate".

I was stonewalled and got nowhere.

[PDPA2024]

Another option is to ask visa agency to get CR for you and send it by mail.

[Kiujunn]

12 minutes ago, redpill17 said:

Another option is to ask visa agency to get CR for you and send it by mail.

I tried this with Thaivisacentre, but they won't do it because I didn't get my visa through them (I  got it by myself).

BSR  won't do it either. I haven't tried fatboys yet.

Can you recommend an agent?

 

[PDPA2024]

17 hours ago, Kiujunn said:

I tried this with Thaivisacentre, but they won't do it because I didn't get my visa through them (I  got it by myself).

BSR  won't do it either. I haven't tried fatboys yet.

Can you recommend an agent?

 

Sorry, I only know TVC in Bangkok. The only agent I've used personally was in Chiang Mai.

[jackdd]

19 hours ago, Kiujunn said:

That's not my address. Address is Bangkok. 

I am only temporarily not in Bangkok, but due to covid i would rather stay put here and not travel. 

You stay in Pattaya, so your "address" is in Pattaya, not Bangkok.

Your "problem" wouldn't exist one if you just get the driving license in Pattaya.

 

[DrJack54]

43 minutes ago, redpill17 said:

Sorry, I only know TVC in Bangkok. The only agent I've used personally was in Chiang Mai.

So you used an agent in CM to obtain a Residence Certificate?

I was not aware that was possible.

[StateSix]

19 hours ago, MajorTom said:

The residence certificate does not have to be issued in the province you apply for a driving license. As long as you can get a CoR you can go get a license in any province.

Be careful on this.  I got a CoR from Bangkok Immigration but the driving licence renewal office in Roi-Et wouldn't accept it as it was addressed to DLT, Bangkok.

[jaiyenyen]

Why not try the local police station.

That's where I got my first CoR.

I just showed them where I was staying and he wrote a short note stating my name and address.

DLT accepted this.

Maybe worth a try

[DrJack54]

4 minutes ago, jaiyenyen said:

Why not try the local police station.

That's where I got my first CoR.

I just showed them where I was staying and he wrote a short note stating my name and address.

DLT accepted this.

Maybe worth a try

Not possible

[jaiyenyen]

I used this method around 12 years ago. Obviously, times have changed but,

as I said, It might be worth a try if no other options are available.

[Sheryl]

You really need to ask the relevant DLT as they seem to differ in what they require/will accept.

[DrJack54]

39 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

You really need to ask the relevant DLT as they seem to differ in what they require/will accept.

He will require a Residence Certificate 

[Sheryl]

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

He will require a Residence Certificate 

We know that. The question is where they will accept that from. Some DLTs accept from Embassy/consulate and some apparently insist on it being from immigration

[MajorTom]

1 hour ago, StateSix said:

Be careful on this.  I got a CoR from Bangkok Immigration but the driving licence renewal office in Roi-Et wouldn't accept it as it was addressed to DLT, Bangkok.

OK, heard. I guess you can never be 100% certain depending on who you meet etc.

I have personally used several CoRs issued in other provinces. Never had a problem. Last time was only a month ago.

[DrJack54]

13 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

We know that. The question is where they will accept that from. Some DLTs accept from Embassy/consulate and some apparently insist on it being from immigration

Misunderstood your post. Sorry.

It was on the back of post from someone that suggested he could possibly obtain something from police.

 

Edited April 24, 2021 by DrJack54

[Kiujunn]

4 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

So you used an agent in CM to obtain a Residence Certificate?

I was not aware that was possible.

Fatboys advertise that they do this. 

They seem to be closed for the weekend,  though. I sent them a line

[DrJack54]

42 minutes ago, Kiujunn said:

Fatboys advertise that they do this. 

They seem to be closed for the weekend,  though. I sent them a line

I'm surprised.

I got mine earlier this year. I tried fatboy's and BSK no luck.

In the end went to MTT and did my 90 report desk A and next to it RC desk B.

The first thing RC desk want is your most recent receipt for 90 report. You can make an appointment at MMT works a treat.

Just one person's advice but I think you would be best to obtain the RC at MTT.

Be aware that they may stop issuing licences (given covid situation) as they have done previously.

Even when I obtained my DL in Feb 11 there was daily quota of number of DL issued to non thai (think 50). 

I decided to use an agent to guarantee a spot. 

If you want a bike licence also the imm office will tell you that you need two RC.

That's not the case you only need 1.

The cost is 200baht and they post it out. They say allow 2 weeks (mine came in 3 days)

 

Edited April 24, 2021 by DrJack54

[StateSix]

On 4/24/2021 at 1:26 PM, MajorTom said:

OK, heard. I guess you can never be 100% certain depending on who you meet etc.

I have personally used several CoRs issued in other provinces. Never had a problem. Last time was only a month ago.

It could be that your CoR was just addressed to DLT in general, not a particular province.  Or, more likely, it was that the Roi-Et officer was interpreting the rules incorrectly.

 

I went back the next day with my Work Permit and they still refused to renew my licence as I live in Bangkok.  I showed them their website stating WP was acceptable but she was adamant and said that the website was incorrect and needed updating.  My wife went downstairs and complained to the information desk.  The big boss called us into his office and after a chat he agreed to let me renew there.

 

The annoying thing was that my wife had called them a few days previously and asked exactly what they needed for a foreigner, living in Bangkok usually, to renew at their office and we gave them what they asked for.

 

This was 2 weeks ago.

[Kiujunn]

Fatboys says, they may be able to get the CoR for me,  but they say the DLT is closed anyway

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, Kiujunn said:

Fatboys says, they may be able to get the CoR for me,  but they say the DLT is closed anyway

Had not read that DLT is closed, however I mentioned that would be on the cards. They did the same last year.

Also be aware the RC is valid for a month so no point getting RC at the moment.

Don't bank on Fatboys saying that they may be able to get you a RC. Strange reply from them. They would get that request from many folk and they say "might". Rubbish reply from them. Ring BSR think owner's name Steve (USA guy) he will tell you straight up if agents can file the RC application on your behalf.

Having said that your OP was about being in Pattaya etc.

When back BKK you can obtain RC at MTT. Pretty much just need passport usual pages and 90 day report a must.

Edited April 26, 2021 by DrJack54

[Kiujunn]

2 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Had not read that DLT is closed, however I mentioned that would be on the cards. They did the same last year.

Also be aware the RC is valid for a month so no point getting RC at the moment.

Don't bank on Fatboys saying that they may be able to get you a RC. Strange reply from them. They would get that request from many folk and they say "might". Rubbish reply from them. Ring BSR think owner's name Steve (USA guy) he will tell you straight up if agents can file the RC application on your behalf.

Having said that your OP was about being in Pattaya etc.

When back BKK you can obtain RC at MTT. Pretty much just need passport usual pages and 90 day report a must.

I quite agree with you. 

BSR has already said they cannot get me a CoR. 

 

As to validity of CoR: immigration hotline 1178 told me,  their CoR has no term of validity. It is up to the DLT staff whether they accept it or not. (There is really no time limit written on their CoR)

DLT told me "1 year" - but this was just the girl who makes the appointments. I certainly will not exceed 30 days.

 

[Kiujunn]

2 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Had not read that DLT is closed, however I mentioned that would be on the cards. They did the same last year.

Also be aware the RC is valid for a month so no point getting RC at the moment.

Don't bank on Fatboys saying that they may be able to get you a RC. Strange reply from them. They would get that request from many folk and they say "might". Rubbish reply from them. Ring BSR think owner's name Steve (USA guy) he will tell you straight up if agents can file the RC application on your behalf.

Having said that your OP was about being in Pattaya etc.

When back BKK you can obtain RC at MTT. Pretty much just need passport usual pages and 90 day report a must.

Some misunderstanding:

 

I am not in Pattaya,  I am 8 hours from Bangkok.  I came here before Songkran and didn't intend to stay so long. But there is almost no covid here,  so I am not so keen on going back to Bangkok soon. 

 

I have 2 ways of getting the CoR:

Travel to Bangkok,  go to MTT, then wait 2 or 3 weeks in Bangkok whether it will arrive by mail. Last time it didn't arrive and I had to go to immigration one more time to get it. On the second visit they handed it to me. 

 

I do have an appointment with the DLT in mid-June. So i should travel to Bangkok in mid May, apply for CoR at MTT (they only send it by mail), wait for their letter, possibly go there one more time,  and then go to the DLT hoping they are open for what I want (afaik they are not completely closed and not completely open and nobody is sure about specifics).

 

Alternative: go to Pattaya 3 days before appointment with DLT and get the CoR from the consulate on the spot.  The embassy in Bangkok doesn't issue CoR, the consulate does it even my address is Bangkok. 

 

I prefer a trip to Pattaya to 4 weeks waiting in Bangkok.  But I wonder if the DLT in Bangkok will accept a CoR from a consulate in Pattaya for  an address in Bangkok. 

[ubonjoe]

10 hours ago, Kiujunn said:

So i should travel to Bangkok in mid May, apply for CoR at MTT (they only send it by mail), wait for their letter, possibly go there one more time,  and then go to the DLT hoping they are open for what I want (afaik they are not completely closed and not completely open and nobody is sure about specifics).

Bangkok/MTT require you to have been doing 90 day reports to apply for a certificate of residence. If not doing them three there have been many reports of them being denied for a long time now.

[DrJack54]

12 hours ago, Kiujunn said:

 

I do have an appointment with the DLT in mid-June. So i should travel to Bangkok in mid May, apply for CoR at MTT (they only send it by mail), wait for their letter, possibly go there one more time,  and then go to the DLT hoping they are open for what I want (afaik they are not completely closed and not completely open and nobody is sure about specifics)

Couple of point if you decide to obtain Residence Certificate from MTT (it's not a certificate of residence that's for permanent residents)

Take note that at MTT they insist on copy of your receipt of current 90 day report.

In my case the mail out of the RC was 3 days. It certainly will not be 3 weeks.

Personally I use an agent BSR, only because I wanted to be sure of a booking. At that time Feb  there was quota for how many non Thai per day. 

I arrived 7.30am and received ticket #1. This was Chatuchak.

 

[Kiujunn]

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Bangkok/MTT require you to have been doing 90 day reports to apply for a certificate of residence. If not doing them three there have been many reports of them being denied for a long time now.

Thx, I have had the same experience. So I will have to juggle covid risk, 90 day report, RC and DLT .... ????

Edited April 27, 2021 by Kiujunn