The letter confirming a foreigner’s address is commonly required by foreigners for matters as simple as renewing a driver’s licence. Two copies are required if the foreigner is renewing a car driver’s licence and a motorbike driver’s licence at the same time, making the cost B2,000 just for the immigration fees when renewing driver’s licences.
Asked to explain the increase in fees charged, Phuket Immigration would only state that current fees are charged in accordance with rates published by the Immigration Bureau under existing law.
The office pointed to the fee schedule published in the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979), and highlighted that the Act can be seen via the Phuket Immigration website (click here).
The office declined to explain if any other increases in fee prices were now being applied.
The fee structure is set under Ministerial Regulation No. 27 (2003), which has been in force since Aug 26, 2003.
Routine services, such as visa extensions and document endorsements, are listed at B1,900, while long-term residency permits and related applications can cost substantially more depending on category.
According to the schedule, the fees that may be charged by Immigration for services are:
1. Inspection Fees (Section 12(1))
* Single use: B2,000
* Multiple use: B10,000
2. Appeal Fee (Section 22)
* Per person: B2,000
3. Application for Temporary Stay in the Kingdom (Section 35 – temporary stay permission)
* Per person, per application: B2,000
4. Appeal Fee (Section 36)
* Per person: B2,000
5. Re-entry Permit Fee (Section 39 – returning to the Kingdom)
* Single re-entry: B1,000
* Multiple re-entry (within remaining permitted period): B3,800
6. Application for Change of Residence Status (Section 45)
* Per person: B8,000
7. Residence Certificate (Section 47 or Section 50)
* Per application: B200,000
* In the case of a spouse or dependent (minor) of a foreigner already granted residence:
* Per application: B100,000
8. Certificate of Notification of Staying in the Kingdom (Section 50(1))
* Per person: B2,000
9. Residence Book (Section 50(2))
* Per book: B20,000
10. Document Issuance Fee (Section 52)
* Per document: B2,000
11. Nationality Verification Request
* Per person: B500