British Embassy.

[NoshowJones]

I am buying a new Forza, and want to get it in my name, I understand I have to go to the UK Embassy to get proof of my address.

Do I have to make an appointment, or just turn up?

Do I have to prepare myself for some hassle and long queues? Thanks.

[DILLIGAD]

1) I am unaware that the British Embassy do anything if you "just turn up". Suggest u call them.

2) without knowing you visa/ living circumstances, it's hard to understand why you need to use embassy. Many expats can get a Cert of Residence from their local Immigration Office or (in some towns) Police station.

Edited May 9, 2015 by DILLIGAD

[NoshowJones]

1) I am unaware that the British Embassy do anything if you "just turn up". Suggest u call them.

2) without knowing you visa/ living circumstances, it's hard to understand why you need to use embassy. Many expats can get a Cert of Residence from their local Immigration Office or (in some towns) Police station.

I am going to be in Bangkok anyway, so why should I travel over 100 Ks to my local Immigration office when it is

well known that they make up their own rules, and there is the possibility of them refusing depending on what side

of the bed they got up on.

I have a Marriage O visa and live with my wife with the house in her name. I will try my local police station, my BIL is a

policeman, though not in my town. Thanks for your help.

[apetley]

I bought my first bike using a letter confirming my address obtained at my local amphur. Wifey came along with the blue housebook and marriage certificate. Simple and cheap(free).

[NoshowJones]

I bought my first bike using a letter confirming my address obtained at my local amphur. Wifey came along with the blue housebook and marriage certificate. Simple and cheap(free).

Yes, I will get wifey to see about that, but Amphurs are like Immigration offices, some will, some won't.

The last poster said to go to local police, wifey asked but they said no.

The British Embassy won't say no when they charge you about 2000 Bt, greedy b@stards.

[NoshowJones]

My wife is going to take me to the Amphur on Monday. Failing that, I will have to go to the British Embassy,

I will be in Bangkok next week, so if I get no satisfaction from the Amphur, (due to previous experience, don't hold out much hope),

I will have to go there.

[DILLIGAD]

I bought my first bike using a letter confirming my address obtained at my local amphur. Wifey came along with the blue housebook and marriage certificate. Simple and cheap(free).

Yes, I will get wifey to see about that, but Amphurs are like Immigration offices, some will, some won't.

The last poster said to go to local police, wifey asked but they said no.

The British Embassy won't say no when they charge you about 2000 Bt, greedy b@stards.

I mentioned the police for the same reasons you suggest about different offices. I know of a police station that does it and many that don't. I suspect you will have to make a pre-arranged appointment with the Embassy then collect doc the following day. That is why I was trying to suggest (what I thought) easier options.

Good luck

[billd766]

Try here first before you go to Bangkok. It saves time and they can give you the (more or less) information that you need.

https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-bangkok

https://www.gov.uk/notarial-and-documentary-services-guide-for-thailand

https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-bangkok

It looks as though you may hay to go elsewhere to get the certificate first.

What to bring to your appointment

See the individual services below for details of supporting documents to bring.

Make sure you have acceptable proof of address and identity, and payment for any fees. See the full list of consular fees.

Call them on Monday morning and the switchboard should put you through to the right section.

Do not just turn up as you may not have the right time, information or department and then you will have to make a second journey.

[NoshowJones]

I bought my first bike using a letter confirming my address obtained at my local amphur. Wifey came along with the blue housebook and marriage certificate. Simple and cheap(free).

Yes, I will get wifey to see about that, but Amphurs are like Immigration offices, some will, some won't.

The last poster said to go to local police, wifey asked but they said no.

The British Embassy won't say no when they charge you about 2000 Bt, greedy b@stards.

I mentioned the police for the same reasons you suggest about different offices. I know of a police station that does it and many that don't. I suspect you will have to make a pre-arranged appointment with the Embassy then collect doc the following day. That is why I was trying to suggest (what I thought) easier options.

Good luck

Thanks mate, much appreciated.

[NoshowJones]

Try here first before you go to Bangkok. It saves time and they can give you the (more or less) information that you need.

https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-bangkok

https://www.gov.uk/notarial-and-documentary-services-guide-for-thailand

https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-bangkok

It looks as though you may hay to go elsewhere to get the certificate first.

What to bring to your appointment

See the individual services below for details of supporting documents to bring.

Make sure you have acceptable proof of address and identity, and payment for any fees. See the full list of consular fees.

Call them on Monday morning and the switchboard should put you through to the right section.

Do not just turn up as you may not have the right time, information or department and then you will have to make a second journey.

Thanks Bill, I'll check everything out.

[djayz]

I don't know where you live, or what your local Imm. Officers are like, but I've been through this a good few times in both Hua Hin and Korat and I've never had a problem.

Have you wife call your Imm. Office in advance to find out what EXACTLY they need, get the paper work sorted out asap and head to Imm. Easy!

good luck

[mikebell]

Whenever I see British Embassy in the title I know there are going to be complaints. Part of this is due to a lack of care for UK ex-pats as exemplified by the discriminatory policy of freezing state pensions; part will be about the the financial rip-offs perpetrated by the Embassy - the (standard) Income letter (work involved - typing in applicant's name) is twice the price of the US Embassy.

[NoshowJones]

I don't know where you live, or what your local Imm. Officers are like, but I've been through this a good few times in both Hua Hin and Korat and I've never had a problem.

Have you wife call your Imm. Office in advance to find out what EXACTLY they need, get the paper work sorted out asap and head to Imm. Easy!

good luck

Good advice, but as I have already said, My IO is more than 100 Ks from where I stay. I will be in Bangkok anyway, so if I can't get my proof of address at my local Amphur tomorrow (Monday), it is more convenient than traveling to my IO.

There is an IO a lot closer in Nakhon Sawan, but I understand it has to me my Local IO which is in Phitsanulok.

[NoshowJones]

Whenever I see British Embassy in the title I know there are going to be complaints. Part of this is due to a lack of care for UK ex-pats as exemplified by the discriminatory policy of freezing state pensions; part will be about the the financial rip-offs perpetrated by the Embassy - the (standard) Income letter (work involved - typing in applicant's name) is twice the price of the US Embassy.

Yes I know. They are Thieving b@stards.

[billd766]

Whenever I see British Embassy in the title I know there are going to be complaints. Part of this is due to a lack of care for UK ex-pats as exemplified by the discriminatory policy of freezing state pensions; part will be about the the financial rip-offs perpetrated by the Embassy - the (standard) Income letter (work involved - typing in applicant's name) is twice the price of the US Embassy.

Actually the Embassy does NOT set the price for its services.

Thia is worked out at the FCO in the UK and the prices are the same (in £GBP) world wide, the prices are set in the local currencies and reviewed periodically (I think every 3 months) against the exchange rates.

I am not defending the Embassy nor do I have anything to do with them other than as a customer, but they are ruled by the FCO in the UK and have to work within the rules laid down.

For the prices you must thank Tony B'Liar and Gertrude Broon for commercialising the FCO and making it more business centric and less customer friendly.

[Suradit69]

You might want to check out this thread: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/819076-obtaining-a-certificate-of-residence-from-british-embassy-bkk/

Proof of address and identity

For all appointments for notarial services you will need to bring acceptable proof of your identity and address.

We accept passports or national identity cards as proof of identity.

We accept driver’s licence, utility bills, postal mail showing your name and local address or house registration as proof of your address.

Edited May 10, 2015 by Suradit69

[NoshowJones]

You might want to check out this thread: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/819076-obtaining-a-certificate-of-residence-from-british-embassy-bkk/

Proof of address and identity

For all appointments for notarial services you will need to bring acceptable proof of your identity and address.

We accept passports or national identity cards as proof of identity.

We accept driver’s licence, utility bills, postal mail showing your name and local address or house registration as proof of your address.

Thanks Suradit69.

[NoshowJones]

I bought my first bike using a letter confirming my address obtained at my local amphur. Wifey came along with the blue housebook and marriage certificate. Simple and cheap(free).

Did the Amphur give you the letter in Thai? If so, did you have to get it translated?

[NoshowJones]

A kind poster has just PM'd me and told me my address is on the back of my motorbike licence.

So why should I have to go to the British Embassy for proof of residency?

Anyone with a bike registered in your name, did you have to get a letter from your local Amphur,

Immigration office, or the British Embassy?

What more proof do you need for your address when it is on the back of your licence?

[jonnyscot]

Can't offer much advice possum, but when I went with my wife to register my versys in Suphan at the licence register office, when at the desk they did ask us if I wanted it registered in my name, personally I can't be assed with chasing paperwork so I put in wife's name so didn't ask what's required, but I'd first suggest you visit your local registry office and ask if they would accept the driving licence as proof, or even a utility or bank bill in your name may act as additional proof

[NoshowJones]

Can't offer much advice possum, but when I went with my wife to register my versys in Suphan at the licence register office, when at the desk they did ask us if I wanted it registered in my name, personally I can't be assed with chasing paperwork so I put in wife's name so didn't ask what's required, but I'd first suggest you visit your local registry office and ask if they would accept the driving licence as proof, or even a utility or bank bill in your name may act as additional proof

Thanks Jonny, I will see what the Farang boss of the Honda shop says tomorrow,

[apetley]

I bought my first bike using a letter confirming my address obtained at my local amphur. Wifey came along with the blue housebook and marriage certificate. Simple and cheap(free).

Did the Amphur give you the letter in Thai? If so, did you have to get it translated?

The letter was in Thai so no need for a translation.

[NoshowJones]

I bought my first bike using a letter confirming my address obtained at my local amphur. Wifey came along with the blue housebook and marriage certificate. Simple and cheap(free).

Did the Amphur give you the letter in Thai? If so, did you have to get it translated?

The letter was in Thai so no need for a translation.

Wifey is taking me to the Amphur tomorrow. but your address is on your motorbike licence.

Surely that is proof of your address.

[billd766]

I bought my first bike using a letter confirming my address obtained at my local amphur. Wifey came along with the blue housebook and marriage certificate. Simple and cheap(free).

Did the Amphur give you the letter in Thai? If so, did you have to get it translated?

The letter was in Thai so no need for a translation.

Wifey is taking me to the Amphur tomorrow. but your address is on your motorbike licence.

Surely that is proof of your address.

Take anything and everything sent to you at your address in English or Thai and bury them in paperwork.

AFAIR when I got my car and bike licence I already had the yollow Tabien Ban for the house in my name but the gut at the amphur was looking for a backhander which I didn't want to pay and kept bringing up new things he wanted every time. I got the yellow book eventually though the guy wanted the original documents. I pointed out that one original document was my passport and he wasn't getting that and he was welcome to the other original documents at the price I had paid including my transport costs to BKK 4 times, my hotel bills at 2 nights x 4 times but I wanted CASH money. If he didn't want to pay the please let me talk the the boss now. The book was on his desk just waiting his signature. If I didn't get the book now he could stick it and I wanted to tell his boss as well.

He rang some number and babbled away in Thai, hung up and said photocopies would be OK, signed the book and gave it too me.

My wife meantime had quietly left the room and was hiding in the truck out of sight and out of mind. She probably thought that I was out of my mind also. Not really, just seriously p1ssed off.

[NoshowJones]

I bought my first bike using a letter confirming my address obtained at my local amphur. Wifey came along with the blue housebook and marriage certificate. Simple and cheap(free).

Thanks mate, got my certificate at the Amphur yesterday.