I am sure someone here is on the same situation and can advise me:

i have been in Thailand for VERY long time and been based in Phuket where I have a house for 20 years already. This is where I have based, recorded to immigration all that long. i own that house (officially on the name of son dual nationalities). I have been on many types of visa during that time, mostly non o based on Thai child then non O based on retirement. I am not married (divorced).

Since 2024, I am working in Thailand, based in Bangkok. I am working for a multinational company, have a work permit from BOI.

during the process of the work permit application, my address is Bangkok has been recorded for the immigration.

i never been to the immigration in Bangkok, and also my work permit was handle at the BOI.

Even if I based in Bangkok now for work, I am going back to Phuket very often, weekends, holidays…

Now, I need to apply for a Thai IDP next month and as I will be in Phuket for 2 weeks next month, I would like to get it from there.

i already had several Thai IDP in the past, always got it in Phuket. Under previous visa (Non O) they required 5 years Thai DL (which I have) and certificate of residence from the immigration.

As I am now under work permit, i am not sure if they request a certificate of residence. But if they do, can I get from the Phuket immigration or will the immigration redirect me to Bangkok.

I have no clue where to get certificate of residence in Bangkok.

 

Thanks

I would just ask the staff that handles your work visa to sort it for you. 

51 minutes ago, jphasia said:

, i am not sure if they request a certificate of residence. But if they do, can I get from the Phuket immigration or will the immigration redirect me to Bangkok.

I have no clue where to get certificate of residence in Bangkok.

 

I suggest you apply for the certificate of residence at the immigration office to which you submitted your last notification of staying longer than than 90 days.

You need a TM30 to get a residence certificate.  So file a TM30 at whichever address you want to use, and then go get a residence certificate from that immigration office.

 

The DLT doesn't care where your residence certificate is from, they just want one.

 

I've never obtained an IDP before, but are you sure a residence certificate is required for that?

8 hours ago, jphasia said:

Now, I need to apply for a Thai IDP next month.... 

Why do you need an IDP when you have a TDL. 

8 hours ago, jphasia said:

I have no clue where to get certificate of residence in Bangkok.

You obtain COR at CW. 

Appointments are available. 

Don't believe you would require a COR. 

The TDL and work permit should be sufficient. 

Visit a Transport office for advice good option. 

9 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

I would just ask the staff that handles your work visa to sort it for you. 

Good point. I will ask the agent who handle the immigration stuff for the company

7 hours ago, BrandonJT said:

You need a TM30 to get a residence certificate.  So file a TM30 at whichever address you want to use, and then go get a residence certificate from that immigration office.

 

The DLT doesn't care where your residence certificate is from, they just want one.

 

I've never obtained an IDP before, but are you sure a residence certificate is required for that?

Ok, the TM30 is in Bangkok. I mean, when I moved to a condo last year, I asked the owner to ensure that my address was registered at the immigration. He did and sent me a screenshot. However, I never “de-register” in Phuket. I still have the small piece of paper from immigration with my address in Phuket attached in my passport.

 

I got several IDP done in Phuket. Rules might again depend on each DLT but before as Non O visa (+ extension), they always asked me for residence certificate. Quite easy, done immediately. Residence certificate, few copies, photos, small fees. In Phuket, the IDP is valid for 1 year only.

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Why do you need an IDP when you have a TDL. 

You obtain COR at CW. 

Appointments are available. 

Don't believe you would require a COR. 

The TDL and work permit should be sufficient. 

Visit a Transport office for advice good option. 

I need an IDP to rent and drive cars outside Thailand (Tawain, Korea, Japan). 

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Why do you need an IDP when you have a TDL. 

Surely when driving overseas an IDP needs to accompany a TDL does it not? A IDP is just an international translation of TDL. Thailand issues IDPs under the 1949 Geneva Convention.

1 hour ago, Hamus Yaigh said:

Surely when driving overseas an IDP needs to accompany a TDL does it not?

Different animals. 

Many guys that return to home countries eg UK, AU etc just use their Thai driving licence. 

The OP has clarified that he requires an IDP for certain countries. 

3 hours ago, jphasia said:

However, I never “de-register” in Phuket. I still have the small piece of paper from immigration with my address in Phuket attached in my passport.

 

Nobody ever "de-registers". When people move, they just register at the new place and that's it.

8 minutes ago, Caldera said:

 

Nobody ever "de-registers". When people move, they just register at the new place and that's it.

How does this TM30 thing work. I registered, on behalf of my Mrs, at our home here in P'lok six or seven years ago. In that time, I have stayed in hotels all over Thailand who should have registered me, been to Dubai/UK every year. I do my 90 days online except when it is the first after a trip abroad. Never has the TM30 been questioned.

3 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Never has the TM30 been questioned.

Perhaps your TM30 from 'six of seven years ago' is still valid? You only need to update it if you start a new visa in Thailand, or move your main residence afaik. International travel, stops in hotels are temporary and don't affect original TM30.

22 minutes ago, Hamus Yaigh said:

Perhaps your TM30 from 'six of seven years ago' is still valid? You only need to update it if you start a new visa in Thailand, or move your main residence afaik. International travel, stops in hotels are temporary and don't affect original TM30.

Now I was led to believe that when a foreigner checks into a hotel, or apartment, the owner MUST register a TM30, and that you SHOULD inform Immigration at your home town when you return.

I know that's not how it really works though.

 

Where did the 'six OF seven' come from. See my post says OR.

5 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Now I was led to believe that when a foreigner checks into a hotel, or apartment, the owner MUST register a TM30, and that you SHOULD inform Immigration at your home town when you return.

I know that's not how it really works though.

Each immigration office has their own policy on this.  So one answer would not be the same as another answer on the proper procedure.

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If you are on a BOI work permit/visa, you can go to the BOI immigration at Chamchuri Square next to Sam Yan MRT.

 

Super easy and previously you can just walk in and there is no queue (this was a few years ago though) I think you go to submit the form and can collect in the following week.

 

They will likely want to see TM30 and latest 90 day report but overall easy, you should be able to use the COR at any DLT note some want a separate COR letter for motorcycle and car if you plan to get both on the IDP, easiest DLT in Bangkok would be Mor Chit

 

 

41 minutes ago, redinvestor said:

If you are on a BOI work permit/visa, you can go to the BOI immigration at Chamchuri Square next to Sam Yan MRT.

They have moved from Chamchuri to One Bangkok.

On 9/9/2025 at 2:22 AM, redinvestor said:

If you are on a BOI work permit/visa, you can go to the BOI immigration at Chamchuri Square next to Sam Yan MRT.

 

Super easy and previously you can just walk in and there is no queue (this was a few years ago though) I think you go to submit the form and can collect in the following week.

 

They will likely want to see TM30 and latest 90 day report but overall easy, you should be able to use the COR at any DLT note some want a separate COR letter for motorcycle and car if you plan to get both on the IDP, easiest DLT in Bangkok would be Mor Chit

 

 

Yes sure, i can do that. BOI moved to One Bangkok. My company use an agent to facilitate the expats for all immigration topics. Basically, i am going to the BOI only 1 time per year with the agent for work permit renewal. 1 photo, that’s it. The agent is handling my 90 days.

i know the process to get IDP (at least in Phuket DLT). I got many already. My original question (maybe I was not clear) is: if I am going to Phuket DLT next month to get an IDP, and they request a COR, I will go to Phuket immigration which is next door but seing my immigration status in their system, they might tell me “your home address is register in BKK now, you need a COR from Bangkok immigration”.

anyway, i will ask the agent if he can handle it for me in Bangkok.

thanks anyway for the advises.

3 minutes ago, jphasia said:

I will go to Phuket immigration which is next door but seing my immigration status in their system, they might tell me “your home address is register in BKK now, you need a COR from Bangkok immigration”

Thinking that is what will happen. 

Please update when you go to Phuket immigration. 

When I worked for a BOI registered company, I do not remember ever having to go anywhere for immigration for about the first 15 years. The last five years or so, I just had to go once a year to the One-Stop Service Center.