Certficate of Residence - Ireland Embassy

[userabcd]

Could anyone please advise if they would know how long it takes to get a COR from the Irish Embassy in Bangkok and what supporting docs are needed to apply for it.

 

Yesterday I applied for a residence certificate from the Thai immigration but they will only mail it to me in 3 weeks, I'm thinking the Embassy route could be faster.

 

I need the COR for a thai driving license renewal.

 

Edited December 3, 2016 by userabcd

[thequietman]

I think you have up to 2 months after expiry of licence. Does that give you enough time to wait for immigration to send it out?

[userabcd]

3 hours ago, thequietman said:

I think you have up to 2 months after expiry of licence. Does that give you enough time to wait for immigration to send it out?

Thanks,

 

I have a 2 year driving license which actually expires in July 2016.

 

I'm travelling abroad next week and would like to rent a car.

 

When I went to the licensing dept they said I could apply for the 5 year license, since it's past one year and hence my need for the residence certificate asap.

 

I will go to the Irish embassy on Monday morning and see what can be done.

 

If it is not possible to change my license before my departure, I will travel next week and use taxis and walk at my destination, although that is a little inconvenient.

 

Upon my return to Thailand at the end of the year I can then change my license.

Edited December 3, 2016 by userabcd