On 7/4/2026 at 4:22 PM, SunsetT said:

Can't get a residency certificate if only here for 6 months every year.

u can get a cor ( certificate of residence) if ur here on visa exempt, staying in a hotel
PHUKET
I did
just need copy from the hotel they filed a tm30

Edited Monday at 10:13 AM2 days by zzzzz

On 7/4/2026 at 4:22 PM, SunsetT said:

Can't get a residency certificate if only here for 6 months every year.

There - thats been answered well by others...

... You should easily be able to get your Certificate of Address (from your Local Immigration office) - and with that and couple of other Documents (medical)... you can use your UK License (if valid) to obtain a Two Year temporary Thai Driving licence - which after two years you extend by another 5 years.

That removes any ambiguity whatsoever as your legal status while driving here vs duration of stay etc.

Additionally - with a UK license - you do not need an IDP to assist with the 'conversion'.

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

There - thats been answered well by others...

... You should easily be able to get your Certificate of Address (from your Local Immigration office) - and with that and couple of other Documents (medical)... you can use your UK License (if valid) to obtain a Two Year temporary Thai Driving licence - which after two years you extend by another 5 years.

That removes any ambiguity whatsoever as your legal status while driving here vs duration of stay etc.

Additionally - with a UK license - you do not need an IDP to assist with the 'conversion'.

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

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There - thats been answered well by others...

... You should easily be able to get your Certificate of Address (from your Local Immigration office) - and with that and couple of other Documents (medical)... you can use your UK License (if valid) to obtain a Two Year temporary Thai Driving licence - which after two years you extend by another 5 years.

That removes any ambiguity whatsoever as your legal status while driving here vs duration of stay etc.

Additionally - with a UK license - you do not need an IDP to assist with the 'conversion'.

Conversion, at Banglamung you still need do a test albeit not the full test.

Bangkok immigration at CW changed last year you can now get a COR on a tourist visa or visa exempt, takes 2 visits but is free.

On 7/5/2026 at 9:20 AM, Jumbo1968 said:

Certificate of Residence

1. Application Form: You can pick up or download the Application for Residence Certificate (TM.18/TM.16)form. [1, 2]

2. Passport: Original passport with clear photocopies of your bio-data page, current visa stamp, and latest entry stamp. [1]

3. Address Notification (TM.30): The original and a copy of your TM.30 receipt, proving your landlord or hotel has reported your residency. [1, 2]

4. Proof of Address: A signed copy of your lease agreement, alongside a copy of your landlord’s Thai ID card and their house registration book (Tabien Baan). [1, 2]

5. Photos: 2 to 3 recent passport-sized photos with a white background. [1, 2]

6. Fee: Typically 200 to 500 THB, depending on the provincial

On 7/6/2026 at 9:31 PM, howerde said:

Bangkok immigration at CW changed last year you can now get a COR on a tourist visa or visa exempt, takes 2 visits but is free.

every immigration its free

IN phuket town, come back in 4-5 days :-)
BUT if u want it now....get it in 20 minutes, its 500 baht