- Thailand's Immigration Bureau has outlined four key document requirements for foreigners seeking a residence permit
- Applicants must provide a valid passport, an alien identification card, a house registration certificate and five passport-style photographs
- The application fee is 19,000 Thai baht (approximately KSh 76,000), and processing is expected to take up to 15 business days
Thailand has outlined the documents, fees and processing timeline for foreigners applying for a residence permit in the country.
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The application process requires applicants to submit specific identification and household registration documents, alongside photographs that meet the immigration authority's guidelines.
For Kenyans and other foreign nationals planning to live in Thailand, ensuring all the required paperwork is complete and up to date can help avoid delays.
According to the published immigration guidelines, foreigners applying for a residence permit must provide the following documents:
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1. A valid passport
Applicants must submit a valid passport or another accepted travel document that can be used in its place.
2. An up-to-date alien identification card
Applicants must provide a complete and current alien identification card. The card must display a photograph taken within the past five years, and the address must match the details recorded in the applicant's household registration.
3. A house registration certificate
Applicants must submit the original house registration certificate and one copy. These must include the page displaying the house number and the page bearing the applicant's name.
Additional immigration documents may also be required, depending on the applicant's circumstances.
4. Five passport-style photographs
Applicants must provide five photographs measuring 4 by 6 centimetres. The pictures must show the upper half of the applicant's body and face, be taken without a hat and have been captured within the previous six months.
Polaroid photographs are not accepted under the stated guidelines.
Thailand residence permit fees and processing time
The application fee is 19,000 Thai baht (approximately KSh 76,000), with the process expected to take up to 15 business days.
Applications are handled by Immigration Bureau Division 1, specifically the Residence Certificate Section.
The office is located on the second floor of Building B at the Government Complex Commemorating the 80th Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the King, 120 Moo 3, Chaeng Watthana Road, Thung Song Hong, Lak Si District, Bangkok 10210.
Foreigners intending to apply are advised to confirm the latest requirements with Thailand's Immigration Bureau and ensure all documents are complete before submitting their applications.
Source: Legit.ng