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How to get a residence certificate in Chiang Mai

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How to Get a Motorcycle or Car Driver’s License in Chiang Mai

You are a foreigner and you want to get a motorcycle driver’s license in Chiang Mai. You will be required to present a residence certificate for applying the a driver’s license. If you have a work permit, you don’t need the residence certificate.

Where can I get a residence certificate in Chiang Mai?

Getting the residence certificate in Chiang Mai, you will go to the second floor of the main builder. The counter will open from Monday until Saturday from 8.30 to 11.59 am. Open moorings only.

Chiang Mai Immigration contact number

Chiang Mai Immigration phone number: 053201755 (8.30-16.00 Mon-Sat)

What do you need to get a residence certificate?

Update on 13 July 2026

NOTE: There is a photocopy and photo service available at the immigration office. Please ask the information desk for directions.

Fee – Update on 30 Jan 2024

  • 60 baht – You will get the residence certificate in the next 15 days by mailing it to your address.

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