pete66 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I need (yet another) certificate of residency. The last time I did it at the immigration office (about a year ago) it was amazingly painful. Limited days they would take applications, then wait a week to get the actual certificate. And if I remember correctly, still the 500B fee even though it should be free .... Anyone got a recent experience of obtaining a residency certificate? Has the process improved since last year? Can you for example apply on any day now? How long a wait to get the certificate? (Not really worried about the fee as the my consulate would charge three times that, just wondering if the actual process was better / quicker than a year ago.) Any recent experiences welcome. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Google earth 18.7639397,99.0483963. new site opposite Promenada.500baht fee, photocopies of everything, including current property lease.Get a receipt and go back a few days later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Google earth 18.7639397,99.0483963. new site opposite Promenada. 500baht fee, photocopies of everything, including current property lease. Get a receipt and go back a few days later. sorry, that map reference is wrong. try 18.7636, 990350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 re new site opposite Promenada.500baht fee, photocopies of everything, including current property lease.Get a receipt and go back the following day after lunch worked for me last week ! heres a map dave2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 re new site opposite Promenada. 500baht fee, photocopies of everything, including current property lease. Get a receipt and go back the following day after lunch worked for me last week ! heres a map dave2 Take the 2nd dirt track on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdaz Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Nothing like Pattaya. Did mine while I waited, 10 minutes only. Photocopy of my passport, tab bahn and three pictures. Amazed how efficient Pattaya Img has become. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond48 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Nothing like Pattaya. Did mine while I waited, 10 minutes only. Photocopy of my passport, tab bahn and three pictures. Amazed how efficient Pattaya Img has become. Curious, did you shell out any money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Nothing like Pattaya. Did mine while I waited, 10 minutes only. Photocopy of my passport, tab bahn and three pictures. Amazed how efficient Pattaya Img has become. Curious, did you shell out any money? depends on you. no money, no certificate. Chiang Mai office makes it quite clear that there is a fee of ฿500. (AU$15.00 !!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Actually not! Chiang Mai Immigration sets out in a chart on the door, the process and the timescales which takes ten days and is free of charge, if you want it tomorrow you pay 500 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjalin Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 immigration has moved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 For the drivers license, which is the preferred form? There is a TM18, 20, and TM30 all called certificates of residence, but not sure which one to use to renew my drivers license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Actually not! Chiang Mai Immigration sets out in a chart on the door, the process and the timescales which takes ten days and is free of charge, if you want it tomorrow you pay 500 baht. Not correct: I was told to come back the following week, and before I was given the certificate, I was asked to pay ฿500.00. However, I went in on a Friday and told to return Monday. So I guess they treated it as 'express', even though I had not requested this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Actually not! Chiang Mai Immigration sets out in a chart on the door, the process and the timescales which takes ten days and is free of charge, if you want it tomorrow you pay 500 baht. Not correct: I was told to come back the following week, and before I was given the certificate, I was asked to pay ฿500.00. However, I went in on a Friday and told to return Monday. So I guess they treated it as 'express', even though I had not requested this. However! hence correct!! Did you not see the large process chart on the door. If you don't want to pay THB 500, tell them you are are prepared to wait ten days. Are you prepared to wait ten days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 immigration has moved? No. Only the office to apply for a residence letter as can be seen in this topic - http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/727302-new-office-open-for-residence-letter-in-chiangmai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancelot Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Nothing like Pattaya. Did mine while I waited, 10 minutes only. Photocopy of my passport, tab bahn and three pictures. Amazed how efficient Pattaya Img has become. Yes, I received several at Pattaya. The last one I applied for there was 300 baht, July 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Actually not! Chiang Mai Immigration sets out in a chart on the door, the process and the timescales which takes ten days and is free of charge, if you want it tomorrow you pay 500 baht. Not correct: I was told to come back the following week, and before I was given the certificate, I was asked to pay ฿500.00. However, I went in on a Friday and told to return Monday. So I guess they treated it as 'express', even though I had not requested this. However! hence correct!! Did you not see the large process chart on the door. If you don't want to pay THB 500, tell them you are are prepared to wait ten days. Are you prepared to wait ten days? yes, you are 100% correct No, I only saw the notice regarding the 500baht. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau thai Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 There to day (almost opposite Promenada) and told (apologetically)that they are effectively closed for a few days 'while immigration and transportation' merge. I was assured that as this will cause my 1 year Driver license to expire before I can get an extension, any BiB who stops me will understand. Hmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 immigration has moved? No. Only the office to apply for a residence letter as can be seen in this topic - http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/727302-new-office-open-for-residence-letter-in-chiangmai/ The picture Dave posted showed a window for visa extensions. Is that also moved over there? Looks like a lot of room there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 immigration has moved? No. Only the office to apply for a residence letter as can be seen in this topic - http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/727302-new-office-open-for-residence-letter-in-chiangmai/ The picture Dave posted showed a window for visa extensions. Is that also moved over there? Looks like a lot of room there. I would hope they would have a very big announcement at the main immigration office if that were so. My guess is that is for the migrant workers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond48 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Nothing like Pattaya. Did mine while I waited, 10 minutes only. Photocopy of my passport, tab bahn and three pictures. Amazed how efficient Pattaya Img has become. Curious, did you shell out any money? depends on you. no money, no certificate. Chiang Mai office makes it quite clear that there is a fee of ฿500. (AU$15.00 !!) I was referring to Pattaya not Chiang Mai. Edited June 30, 2014 by vagabond48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 immigration has moved? No. Only the office to apply for a residence letter as can be seen in this topic - http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/727302-new-office-open-for-residence-letter-in-chiangmai/ The picture Dave posted showed a window for visa extensions. Is that also moved over there? Looks like a lot of room there. I would hope they would have a very big announcement at the main immigration office if that were so. My guess is that is for the migrant workers. Alas you are probably rite. Not sure how much of a burden that would take off the existing structure but any thing would be a help. give room for one more desk for 1 year extensions maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhonJaiYen Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I was there today and they are not accepting until July 3, I did, however, notice a window for 90 days reporting, in English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 re I did, however, notice a window for 90 days reporting, in English. hes right ... here ya go but its probably only for the burmese laos etc workers not us dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 There to day (almost opposite Promenada) and told (apologetically)that they are effectively closed for a few days 'while immigration and transportation' merge. I was assured that as this will cause my 1 year Driver license to expire before I can get an extension, any BiB who stops me will understand. Hmmm.... The "BIB" may understand but your insurance company won't if you have an accident. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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