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A Residence Certificate is needed by foreigners to obtain a Thai Driving License and for buying a vehicle. In some cases, a Thai bank may want the Certificate in order to open an account. 

Chonburi (Pattaya) Immigration issues the Certificate for a fee of 300 baht. It usually can be obtained the same day unless obtained in afternoon, when you may be asked to return the following business day to pick it up.

Although the Land Transport Office will accept one original and a photocopy of the Certificate if obtaining both an automobile and motorcycle license, the Immigration Office will tell you that you need an original Certificate for each if you indicate on the application form it is for both - if you indicate it is only for one or the other, you can  make a photocopy to give to the Land Transport Office with your documentation for the second license (motorcycle or automobile). 


The Process for Obtaining the Certificate

1. Go to the counter in Building “B” to obtain a Queue ticket number for further service. The first number of the ticket, e.g., "08" will denote the desk number in the main building.   Advise the Officer at the Counter that you want a residence certificate and the purpose - they may also examine your documents for completeness before issuing a queue ticket. If getting for a driving license for both a car and motorcycle, they will tell you you need two original certificates want two sets of documents. Note: Since the Banglamung (Pattaya) Land Transport Office requires only one original and a copy if applying for both motorcycle and car license - you can list one or the other on the Application form to get one original Certificate.

The documents you will need:

  • Completed Application Form(s) - note at the bottom the purpose of the Certificate in the place indicated
  • Two (2) Photographs for each application - Passport Size - approximately 4x5 cm or 1 5/8 x 2 inches (One photo will be retained with the application and the other will be affixed to the Residence Certificate)
  • Passport Original
  • Photocopies of pages in your passport - Identity Page, Latest Visa, Visa Extension Stamp, and last Entry Stamp into Thailand
  • Photocopy of your Departure Card – TM.6 (should be stapled in your passport)
  • Evidence of your current address in Thailand - Ownership papers, rental agreement, lease, etc. or other evidence that you reside at the address - utility bill, cable/satellite TV bill, etc. showing your name and the address [we have received reports that if staying in a hotel, have them prepare a letter stating you are a guest]
  • Evidence of filing of TM.30 form [Click here for more information]


2.           The Immigration Officer may tell you to wait in Building B until your queue number is announced or to go ahead and enter the main building and go to Desk 9.

3.          The Immigration Officer will check your documents, collect the 300 baht fee for each certificate needed, give you a “claim check”, and tell you when to return to pick up your Certificate of Residence.

4.         When you return to pick up the Certificate, you do not have to get a queue number, just go to Desk 9 and hand them your “claim check”, pick up your passport and Certificate(s).

Note: You can get photocopies and photographs from the shop adjacent to the Immigration Office if you wish for a small fee based on the number needed.


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