Jomtien: Actual Process "Letter of Residence" to buy a Motorbike

[Luckyman999]

I stay in Thailand with an Extension of Non-Immigrant-O-Visa, valid until September 2023. Yesterday I bought a new Motorbike and need a "Letter / Certificate of Residence". I would like to prepare all documents for immigration in Jomtien and also the needed form. In the internet I got the information that I need to fill out the form "TM18". I download TM.18 ..but the name of the form TM.18 is "Application for Substitute of Certificate of Residence" .. so my question:

 

Whats the name of the relevant form to get the "Certificate of Residence" to buy a motorbike and where can I download the "Jomtien Version"?

Which documents are needed?

 

I would prefer to prepare all documents (including the form) before I go to the overcrowded Immigration Office.

 

Thank you for advice 

[scubascuba3]

There's an area on the forum with the form templates saved, have a look, it's pinned under visas.

 

You need proof of address, copy rental agreement or blue or yellow book, 2 photos, form, 300 baht

[DrJack54]

This thread has requirements listed in first post along with general advice.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1204090-apply-for-certificate-of-residence-at-jomtien/

[Caldera]

1 hour ago, Luckyman999 said:

In the internet I got the information that I need to fill out the form "TM18". I download TM.18 ..but the name of the form TM.18 is "Application for Substitute of Certificate of Residence" ..

That's a completely different thing for Permanent Residents.

[Mad mick]

I paid 80k set all up legally in 2014 my own company few years back now , used for bar, bikes, land +++ etc,.  Once sold out and beach front property + other assets paid up all Thai taxes & cleared Company with no debt , left it sitting idle ever since 2017/18 unsure if you can still do this way can't see why not , no idea of cost to do now , lf ever go back will use company again Ko Samui law firm good people Aussie & Thai Lawyers or Attorney 

[kidneyw]

This is the one I just used in Bangkok.

certificate-of-residence.pdf

[Luckyman999]

@kidneyw Thank you for the form. Exactly something like this I couldnt find.

[DrJack54]

2 minutes ago, Luckyman999 said:

@kidneyw Thank you for the form. Exactly something like this I couldnt find.

As was pointed out ....that form is accepted at CW.

Just check at Jomtien that they also use that.

I have seen different forms at some offices. 

 

 

 

[CH1961]

In 2018 I bought a motorcycle.  To register my name in green book at DLT a CORD is needed.  Immigration at Jomtien requested a copy of the sales contract to issue the COR.

Edited March 27, 2023 by CH1961
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[TallGuyJohninBKK]

3 hours ago, kidneyw said:

This is the one I just used in Bangkok.

certificate-of-residence.pdf 73.1 kB · 5 downloads

 

What supporting photocopies or other materials did BKK want besides the form?

 

And, were they charging any fee, or it was a freebie?

 

[DrJack54]

25 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

What supporting photocopies or other materials did BKK want besides the form?

 

And, were they charging any fee, or it was a freebie?

 

At CW they will in the main require a TM47 receipt.

Have basic photocopies pp just in case. 

Without tm47  not possible.

The fee is 200 baht. 

Sent via EMS 1-2 weeks. 

 

Bit off topic as the OP asks about bike purchase.

If obtaining certificate of residence for car and bike do not ticket both boxes on form that was posted earlier. 

Transport office will accept photocopy of certificate.

If you tick car and bike they charge 400b at CW

 

 

Edited March 27, 2023 by DrJack54

[kidneyw]

11 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

What supporting photocopies or other materials did BKK want besides the form?

 

And, were they charging any fee, or it was a freebie?

 

Copy of main page in passport

Current visa

TM6

TM30

TM47

Cost was 200 Baht. This is also for delivery by EMS for upto a couple of weeks.

[DrJack54]

3 minutes ago, kidneyw said:

Copy of main page in passport

Current visa

TM6

TM30

TM47

Cost was 200 Baht. This is also for delivery by EMS for upto a couple of weeks.

Dont understand why the TM30 was required. 

Did they ask for it or you just gave it.

TM6 some folk might not have as was suspended for arrival by air. 

[brianthainess]

11 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

At CW they will in the main require a TM47 receipt.

Have basic photocopies pp just in case. 

Without tm47  not possible.

The fee is 200 baht. 

Sent via EMS 1-2 weeks. 

 

Bit off topic as the OP asks about bike purchase.

If obtaining certificate of residence for car and bike do not ticket both boxes on form that was posted earlier. 

Transport office will accept photocopy of certificate.

If you tick car and bike they charge 400b at CW

 

 

Did you get an invisible receipt ?  

[kidneyw]

9 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Dont understand why the TM30 was required. 

Did they ask for it or you just gave it.

TM6 some folk might not have as was suspended for arrival by air. 

I think I read online that it was required and as I had one in my passport I submitted it.

[kidneyw]

9 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Did you get an invisible receipt ?  

Got a receipt for my application and an EMS tracking receipt for my Certificate of Residence that will be coming by mail.

[kidneyw]

3 minutes ago, kidneyw said:

I think I read online that it was required and as I had one in my passport I submitted it.

She did not return it, but returned the two photographs I supplied.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

4 hours ago, kidneyw said:

She did not return it, but returned the two photographs I supplied.

Ya, I don't believe photos are required as part of Immigration's Certificate of Residence certificate process...

 

Though they are required later when a person actually applies for a DL at the Department of Land Transport.

 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

Just noticing... the download link for the regular Residence Certificate application form appears to be broken/non-working on the national Immigration documents website (item #24 on the third page of their documents list):

 

https://www.immigration.go.th/en/?page_id=3202

 

Just curious, can anyone explain what the difference is between the regular residence certificate application form that Kidney posted above vs. the TM 18 and TM20 "Application for Substitute of Certificate of Residence forms?   Which oddly, unlike the basic form, both have spots for pasting in a photo.

 

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Though I see BKK Immigration on their own separate website do have a link to a residence certificate application form, item #22 on their list. Microsoft Word doc... No TM number assigned. And no space for a photo on that form.

 

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/downloads_en/

 

Edited March 28, 2023 by TallGuyJohninBKK

[roger101]

I have only shown them my electricity bill. That's always been enough when I go to Jomtien for my certificate. Theoretically it's free but I'll always paid 300 Baht.