Certificate of residence at Pathum Thani immigration

[Elektronek]

Hi,

 

was being told at Pathum Thani immigration that they no longer issue Certificate of residence (probably because someone commenting in their Google reviews that it did cost 800 THB). I need it for a driving license.

 

What are my other options please?

[BritTim]

If your embassy will not do them, you will need to find an agent who can get it done for you.

[Elektronek]

Yeah, my embassy told me that I should ask Thai government, that they don't know anything about me. Bangkok immigration won't give it to me also, because I'm not registered there. I'm now thinking about trying to get a Yellow House book.

Edited August 10, 2023 by Elektronek

[DrJack54]

24 minutes ago, Elektronek said:

Bangkok immigration won't give it to me also, because I'm not registered there.

Even if you had a TM30 for place with Bangkok address that would still not be enough. 

CW also require you to have made a 90 day report (TM47) for the Bangkok address.

You could ask an agent such as Thai Visa Center..

 

 

[Elektronek]

15 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

You could ask an agent such as Thai Visa Center..

 

Thai Visa Centre told me that they provide this service only to foreigners who have Visa from them. ????

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, Elektronek said:

Thai Visa Centre told me that they provide this service only to foreigners who have Visa from them. ????

You can certainly obtain one in Pattaya.

Check with Maneerat.

Also previously I have asked "Tic Tok" visa services. 

From memory approx 4-4.5k.

Not ideal very messy but all I can suggest. 

[Elektronek]

43 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

You can certainly obtain one in Pattaya.

 

Even though I did no 90 day reports there? Sounds great.

[DrJack54]

5 minutes ago, Elektronek said:

Even though I did no 90 day reports there? Sounds great.

CW is the outliner. 

Not aware of one other immigration office that has the TM47 report requirement to obtain certificate of residence. 

 

[ian carman]

That will be my local IO and I will probably need one to open a bank account so not great news lol

[hkt83100]

16 hours ago, Elektronek said:

What are my other options please

I got my last CoR at the Amphoe for free.

[Elektronek]

4 hours ago, ian carman said:

That will be my local IO and I will probably need one to open a bank account so not great news lol

Maybe they we're just กวนตีน, but a little bit bad timing for me these days. At the DMV they told me that they just had some guy with a CoR from that immigration.

 

3 hours ago, hkt83100 said:

I got my last CoR at the Amphoe for free.

Wow, that sounds nice. In which city do you have such a great Amphoe?

Edited August 11, 2023 by Elektronek

[BritTim]

4 hours ago, hkt83100 said:

I got my last CoR at the Amphoe for free.

That is interesting. We would be interested in more details. Was this for a property you actually own, or for a place you rent? Which province/amphoe?

[Elektronek]

I contacted immigration in Ayuthaya, and they have no issue with issuing a Certificate of Residence to me. However, they were reluctant to provide the price over the phone. ????

Edited August 11, 2023 by Elektronek

[peter267]

On 8/10/2023 at 1:35 PM, Elektronek said:

Hi,

 

was being told at Pathum Thani immigration that they no longer issue Certificate of residence (probably because someone commenting in their Google reviews that it did cost 800 THB). I need it for a driving license.

 

What are my other options please?

Yup, this was me about the 800.  The Issue of cert has moved into the private sector.  If you are able, see if you can hookup with an "agent" who could purchase it on your behalf? Maybe lower than 800?   UK embassy does not issue 

[DrJack54]

4 hours ago, peter267 said:

Yup, this was me about the 800.  The Issue of cert has moved into the private sector.  If you are able, see if you can hookup with an "agent" who could purchase it on your behalf? Maybe lower than 800?   UK embassy does not issue 

Your post is cryptic.

PT and also Nonthaburi have had reports of COR not available.

Think it's as simple of asking for a grease the wheels.

If by private sector you mean agent 

I'm not so sure. Just flop out the dosh

[brianburi]

On 8/11/2023 at 11:03 AM, BritTim said:

That is interesting. We would be interested in more details. Was this for a property you actually own, or for a place you rent? Which province/amphoe?

Our Amphur will provide a proof of address letter if you are married to a Thai.  Its free but you need to bring two witnesses with you. (and of course the wife).

I used the letter to renew my five year driving licence.  The Amphur staff were very good about it and also gave an information page on what is required for the famous yellow book and ID card.

For my previous five year licence I got the letter from the town Tessabaan but I was told not any more when I went.

I knew about this proof letter for foreigners as a neighbour is from Myanmar married to a Thai.

Amphur Wichian Buri, Phetchabun.

[Elektronek]

Update: I made another attempt to obtain a Certificate of Residence in Pathum Thani, this time including the required fee along with the form. I made some progress as they accepted my submission initially, but after approximately 10 minutes, another staff member approached me with inquiries. They asked whether I had previously obtained a certificate from their office, how I determined the fee, and their tone seemed somewhat suspicious. Eventually, they informed me that they had suspended this service for the past few months.

 

Consequently, I had to travel to Ayuthaya where the process involved a 2-hour wait (which I utilized to enjoy a delightful meal at a local boat noodle shop) and an 800 THB fee.

Edited August 17, 2023 by Elektronek