Residence certificate from Canadian Embassy?

[TerraplaneGuy]

Years ago I got a residence certificate for my Thai driver's licence from the Canadian embassy.  Are they still doing that?

[DrJack54]

Just a guess. Since income letters will/are not available now from Canadian embassy then in line with UK, USA, AU etc doubt address verification will be provided. 

Poor option in any event. 

Obtain COR from local immigration office

[BenCrew]

Obtaining a COR from Immigration is a problem for those who prefer to use agents for their visa application where the agent supplies the funds for them, and if they also live outside either Pattaya or Bangkok. Now that many of the consulates don't supply COR's, things like driving licenses are impossible ..... Unless anybody knows different. 🤔

[Upnotover]

9 minutes ago, BenCrew said:

Obtaining a COR from Immigration is a problem for those who prefer to use agents for their visa application where the agent supplies the funds for them, and if they also live outside either Pattaya or Bangkok. Now that many of the consulates don't supply COR's, things like driving licenses are impossible ..... Unless anybody knows different. 🤔

But the agents can provide them, that is for certain.

[TerraplaneGuy]

55 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Just a guess. Since incime letters will/are not available now from Canadian embassy then in line with UK, USA, AU etc doubt address verification will be provided. 

Poor option in any event. 

Obtain COR from local immigration office

It was not a poor option for me, in Bangkok it was a lot easier and quicker for me to go to the Canadian Embassy than to Immigration at Chaeng Wattana.

[BenCrew]

55 minutes ago, TerraplaneGuy said:

It was not a poor option for me, in Bangkok it was a lot easier and quicker for me to go to th

1 hour ago, Upnotover said:

 

 

Yeh, okay, that's fair enough. I was just stating the problem since the consulates stopped issuing them.

[BenCrew]

1 hour ago, Upnotover said:

But the agents can provide them, that is for certain.

Not for any province they can’t.  That’s why I mentioned Pattaya and Bangkok in particular. The visas are usually stamped  ChonBuri or Bangkok, so if you Iive elsewhere, you're screwed for a COR.

[ronnie50]

I got my COR at Chaengwattana IO Building B. 

 

It was straihgtforward. Queue number. Wait your turn. Show your passport and TM30 to the IO who deals with issuing the CORs, fill in the form, check the box for driving license and pay the fee. (I always bring 'everything' with me, all previous visa documents, residence map, etc. the whole folder). They mail it to your posted residence. Takes a few days I recall. Note you cannot renew your current license unless it is within 6 months of expiry (I got my COR too early). The COR is good for only 30 days. I will ask for another one when I go for the 90 day reporting.

[Upnotover]

25 minutes ago, BenCrew said:

Not for any province they can’t.  That’s why I mentioned Pattaya and Bangkok in particular. The visas are usually stamped  ChonBuri or Bangkok, so if you Iive elsewhere, you're screwed for a COR.

For a driving licence it's not an issue, they only want an address.  I got a license with a Surin address, when I was in Pattaya.

[BenCrew]

2 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

For a driving licence it's not an issue, they only want an address.  I got a license with a Surin address, when I was in Pattaya.

Yes, because you had a COR from Surin. If you use an agent and your visa stamp says ChonBuri, you would not be able to get a COR for Surin.

[Upnotover]

1 minute ago, BenCrew said:

Yes, because you had a COR from Surin. If you use an agent and your visa stamp says ChonBuri, you would not be able to get a COR for Surin.

Yes, but this is about driving licenses.  I am sure an agent can sort this out in 5 minutes.

[BenCrew]

Just now, Upnotover said:

Yes, but this is about driving licenses.  I am sure an agent can sort this out in 5 minutes.

Yes, it's about driving licenses, no, an agent cannot sort it. 

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, TerraplaneGuy said:

It was not a poor option for me, in Bangkok it was a lot easier and quicker for me to go to the Canadian Embassy than to Immigration at Chaeng Wattana.

I'm sure that a joke. 

At CW a COR is available for 200b that includes postal delivery. 

Usually 5 day turn around. 

CW has now made appointments available for that. 

How much did you pay at embassy?

Poor option . 

 

@BenCrew your posts are poor advice. 

[BenCrew]

4 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

I'm sure that a joke. 

At CW a COR is available for 200b that includes postal delivery. 

Usually 5 day turn around. 

CW has now made appointments available for that. 

How much did you pay at embassy?

Poor option . 

 

@BenCrew your posts are poor advice. 

How is it poor advice, I'm stating facts.

[CANSIAM]

2 hours ago, BenCrew said:

Obtaining a COR from Immigration is a problem for those who prefer to use agents for their visa application where the agent supplies the funds for them, and if they also live outside either Pattaya or Bangkok. Now that many of the consulates don't supply COR's, things like driving licenses are impossible ..... Unless anybody knows different. 🤔

Sounds like you are creating your own nightmares to live here. Agents doing your extensions and giving you a bogus bank account with 800k for the application ? Your visa extension should be done at an office where you reside, ( if not, you'll be relying on your agent for 90 day reports as well ) submit a TM30 to the immigration office where you reside. COR's then can be done easily at immigration for a DL application. 

[BenCrew]

9 minutes ago, CANSIAM said:

Sounds like you are creating your own nightmares to live here. Agents doing your extensions and giving you a bogus bank account with 800k for the application ? Your visa extension should be done at an office where you reside, ( if not, you'll be relying on your agent for 90 day reports as well ) submit a TM30 to the immigration office where you reside. COR's then can be done easily at immigration for a DL application. 

When did I say that this was about me? Try reading all before accusing! 🤡

[CANSIAM]

Just now, BenCrew said:

When did I say that this was about me? Try reading all before accusing! 🤡

Pass it on then, cheers.......

[DrJack54]

39 minutes ago, BenCrew said:

How is it poor advice, I'm stating facts.

No you are not. Several posts are poor advice . 

@TerraplaneGuy attend your local immigration office for COR.. 

Obviously you need a TM30 at very least. 

Which immigration office? 

 

[BenCrew]

20 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

No you are not. Several posts are poor advice . 

@TerraplaneGuy attend your local immigration office for COR.. 

Obviously you need a TM30 at very least. 

Which immigration office? 

 

Yes, that's exactly what my posts said. It has to be from local immigration. 😕 (bangs head on wall)

 

 

[JackGats]

Check into a hotel where you want to get the COR from. The hotel will give you a letter with which you go to immigration. The hotel is where you live/reside.

[BenCrew]

1 minute ago, JackGats said:

Check into a hotel where you want to get the COR from. The hotel will give you a letter with which you go to immigration. The hotel is where you live/reside.

You're forgetting about the type of visa / stamp. Nice try.

[DrJack54]

38 minutes ago, BenCrew said:

Yes, that's exactly what my posts said. It has to be from local immigration. 😕 (bangs head on wall)

 

 

Show me where OP mentioned that he used agent for extension. 

Your tangent was just that. 

He mentioned more time/trouble at CW. 

Does not indicate use of agent for extension. 

That's a nonsense. In recent times CW provide option for appointment. 

As I posted 200b

Obtaining same at embassy much more expensive and poor option. 

OP.. here is appointment at CW for COR 

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/

[BenCrew]

6 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Show me where OP mentioned that he used agent for extension. 

Your tangent was just that. 

He mentioned more time/trouble at CW. 

Does not indicate use of agent for extension. 

That's a nonsense. In recent times CW provide option for appointment. 

As I posted 200b

Obtaining same at embassy much more expensive and poor option. 

OP.. here is appointment at CW for COR 

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/

What the hell are you on? I am not going to explain the fact any longer. Ubon Joe you are not. Great shame.

[DrJack54]

11 hours ago, ronnie50 said:

The COR is good for only 30 days. I will ask for another one when I go for the 90 day reporting.

Be aware that the immigration official that does the 90 day report for you will also do the COR. 

She will do the TM47 first, photocopy the receipt and then do the COR. 

You can make appointment for the 90 report on the link I posted. 

After you choose a date the time slots open. 

Go desk far right side where tickets issued. The io will call the desk and you will be seen straight away.. 

Appointments made up to month early. 

 

Note: previously to obtain  a COR from CW you had to have made a TM47. That is no longer the case.

You can obtain one on tourist visa and even visa exempt

[BenCrew]

If somebody uses an agent, usually from Pattaya or Bangkok, then that is where the COR would be obtained, which means that it is useless for using in their home province, eg: a driving license with their home address. That is what I am trying to get over to you.

[DrJack54]

55 minutes ago, BenCrew said:

If somebody uses an agent, usually from Pattaya or Bangkok, then that is where the COR would be obtained, which means that it is useless for using in their home province, eg: a driving license with their home address. That is what I am trying to get over to you.

And for the last time.... 

Irrelevant to the OP as his second post stated... 

", in Bangkok it was a lot easier and quicker for me to go to the Canadian Embassy than to Immigration at Chaeng Wattana" 

 

Clearly the OP does not use an agent for his extension. 

He will now attend CW for the COR. 

 

 

 

[DrJack54]

Trolling post removed 

[TerraplaneGuy]

17 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Show me where OP mentioned that he used agent for extension. 

Your tangent was just that. 

He mentioned more time/trouble at CW. 

Does not indicate use of agent for extension. 

That's a nonsense. In recent times CW provide option for appointment. 

As I posted 200b

Obtaining same at embassy much more expensive and poor option. 

OP.. here is appointment at CW for COR 

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/

As OP, let me explain:  when I factored in taxis to and from CW and the price of the COR it was not cheaper than the Embassy and much less convenient, especially because I lived within walking distance of the Embassy and there was no online appointment system back then for CW.   Things have changed.  Thanks for the link.  Now, a few things:

 

1. What exactly do I need to get the COR at CW?  I hear I need a TM30.  Anything else?  Lease? Utility bills? What's this about a map?

2.  What relevance is my visa stamp, as some posters are referring to?  I have an OA retirement extension.  I got it at Surat Thani - Koh Samui where I was living recently, and it says that on the stamp.  Is that a problem getting the COR at CW?  I'm now living back in BKK.

2.  Is it true the COR is only good for 30 days?  Remember, this is for a drivers licence.  A problem might be that apparently it can take a month to get an appointment at the DLT for the licence renewal.  So maybe I have to get the appointment first, then run up to CW for the COR.

 

[DrJack54]

23 minutes ago, TerraplaneGuy said:

1. What exactly do I need to get the COR at CW?  I hear I need a TM30.  Anything else?  Lease? Utility bills? What's this about a map?

Here is form CW use. 

A TM30 sufficient. A lease if you have one. A TM47 for that immigration office if you have one.

https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=439173

23 minutes ago, TerraplaneGuy said:

2.  Is it true the COR is only good for 30 days?  Remember, this is for a drivers licence.  A problem might be that apparently it can take a month to get an appointment at the DLT for the licence renewal. 

Yes valid for 30 days. Embassy letter longer however not an option.

My understanding is currently not an issue with appointments.

BSR bikes or other agent could obtain slot for TDL appointment.

23 minutes ago, TerraplaneGuy said:

So maybe I have to get the appointment first, then run up to CW for the COR.

I would obtain the COR first. It should take 5-7 days from CW to be mailed to you.

If you are doing both car + bike the land office will accept one original and photocopy. 

 

For appointment advice have read of this 

https://www.motorist.co.th/en/article/2580/how-to-book-a-driver-s-licence-appointment-through-dlt-smart-queue-2025-update

[TerraplaneGuy]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Here is form CW use. 

A TM30 sufficient. A lease if you have one. A TM47 for that immigration office if you have one.

https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=439173 48.26 kB · 2,112 downloads

Yes valid for 30 days. Embassy letter longer however not an option.

My understanding is currently not an issue with appointments.

BSR bikes or other agent could obtain slot for TDL appointment.

I would obtain the COR first. It should take 5-7 days from CW to be mailed to you.

If you are doing both car + bike the land office will accept one original and photocopy. 

 

For appointment advice have read of this 

https://www.motorist.co.th/en/article/2580/how-to-book-a-driver-s-licence-appointment-through-dlt-smart-queue-2025-update

Thanks!  I may not be able to get a TM30 as I'm now sharing an apartment with my gf in BKK and she doesn't do that stuff.  But I could get a lease, she can do a formal sub-lease in my name.  Will that be enough or do I really need that TM30?