How long is residence certificate valid?

[Tigerbythetail]

I got two residence certificates today and used one for my Thai license already. I want to use other to buy moto scooter next week. My tourist visa expires Friday same day I fly to Philippines for a couple days then back for visa exempt entry. Which I will renew for thirty then get a more permanent visa. Does my residence certificate expire when tourist visa expires friday or does it have own expiration date!?

[ubonjoe]

The certificate should have a date for when it expires or a statement that it is only valid for 30 days from the date it was issued.

[Tigerbythetail]

Maybe it does but all written in Thai. here it is if anyone can read when it expires.

[dereklev]

Maybe it does but all written in Thai.

Ask a Thai what it says

[Tigerbythetail]

ill ask a thai later and post response later if noone else on here can translate it.

[Kerryd]

Every one I've gotten was only valid for one month regardless of what Visa I was on.

[cnx355]

Maybe it does but all written in Thai. here it is if anyone can read when it expires.

My wife says that the last line say that:" this certificate expire 30 days after the date of issue"

This is the bold script under the Immigration phone and fax number.

[Tigerbythetail]

great. i was hoping it expired on its own and not with visa. 30 days is plenty for me. would have sucked for me if expired with visa since i plan to buy my scooter in patty after returning from philippines on different visa. thanks!

[Farang99]

Maybe it does but all written in Thai. here it is if anyone can read when it expires.

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The last line reads: This document is valid for 30 days

[dbrenn]

Maybe it does but all written in Thai. here it is if anyone can read when it expires.

My wife says that the last line say that:" this certificate expire 30 days after the date of issue"

This is the bold script under the Immigration phone and fax number.

Correct

[ThaiFelix]

A little of topic but I paid 500 baht for mine at Sakon Nakhon Imm office to renew my drivers......is that the norm?. I just thought it was a little over the top, considering the cost of the license is far less. I was also suspicious because I was laughed at and refused when I asked for a receipt??

[Tigerbythetail]

I got two 500 each so 1000 since they told me needed one for dl and one for auto purchase. It seems Thais treat foreighners like dumbo the elephant sometimes. Lol

[willyumiii]

The certificate should have a date for when it expires or a statement that it is only valid for 30 days from the date it was issued.

As always, Joe is correct.

I have one in my hand now and it states that it is valid for 30 days.

My question:

I have not used mine yet for the reason I got it ( drivers licence ) and it expires on Sunday 14 Feb.

Can I stop by Immigration tomorrow with my current certificate and get it extended or renewed, or must I submit the required documents again and apply for a new one?

[ThaiFelix]

You have to go through the whole process again if it expires.... .fresh paperwork, doctors cert. etc, and of course the money, its all about the money....same happened to me.

[sikishrory]

Its now 2.53am and I got an alarm set for 6.30 to head to pattaya dlt but actually I'm pretty sure I won't be waking up. I'm also heading to Oz for a week tomorrow.

Checked my cert that I spent half day getting the other day and definitely no mention of an expiry date.

Hopefully it's good for 30 days at least.