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What is the Residence Certificate required for transferring vehicle ownership in Thailand without a work permit?

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Oct 11, 2022
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Transfer Vehicle Ownership

What is the exact Residence Certificate from immigration for transferring a vehicle. In reading it’s not the TM30 but a specific form for vehicle transfer of ownership. (I don’t have a work permit so I’ll need this form instead)

Anyone?

Also. Recommendations for car insurance?
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To transfer vehicle ownership in Thailand, you need a Residence Certificate from immigration, which is not the TM30 but a specific document confirming your residence status. The TM30 serves to show your residence in a province and is necessary for the immigration office to issue the certificate. Additionally, recommendations for car insurance include companies like Direct Asia Insurance, known for their English-speaking services and competitive premiums, and Roojai Insurance, which offers online applications and comprehensive coverage options.
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Matt **********
I use Roojai insurance. Can apply entirely online, with English version available. Lots of options available on cover, including drivers, use, approved garages, etc.
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For vehicle insurance there is a separate policy for trucks. What’s the difference? More or less cost?
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 truck or pick-up and what sort of insurance the polabor that's part of the registration or comprehensive insurance
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Residents registration
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@Ken *******
 Thank you. Now I know what it should look like
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 you'll need the TM30 filled out by wherever your staying or a lease and copy of the owners house book to get the notification of residence form for your passport.

Well I did in Phuket
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Ken ********
Form you need to open bank account buy a car or be motor cycle but you need residential registration to get it
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Calvin *****
I went with Direct Asia Insurance, they are "Farang compatible" ie. Speak English, premiums are very competitive too.
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@Calvin ****
 Have you made any claims? If so how was your experience?
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 no claims
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You’ll need the TM30 filed (to show you’re residing in XYZ province in order for immigration in XYZ province to issue a certificate stating that you’re residing at ABC abode in XYZ province. It’s just a letter stating as such with your picture attached. It’s not specific for buying a car or motorcycle or opening a bank account, just stating where you live.
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@Stuart ********
, In Korat it states in Thai that the Certificate of Residence is valid for 30 days !! Is it different from other imm. offices ?
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 quite probably.
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Ok great. Can this same form for opening bank accounts?
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 It’s the same form, but generally they’ll keep the original so you’ll need two of them. They won’t accept a photocopy.
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In Phuket you don’t need to double up on the copies to get two, you’ll just need two photos.
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 so my landlord has completed the TM30. So immigration will write a letter after seeing my TM30? Can I get this before I get the car?
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 yes. Different offices require different paperwork, but as an example in Phuket you need a copy of your passport, a copy of your latest entry / extension stamp and a photo and the TM30 filed for an address in Phuket.
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 can I get this done before getting the car?
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 absolutely. Usually they insist on a certificate dated within three months.
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 yes I’m in Phuket
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