Yellow house book (Tabien Baan) and pink ID card
A permanent proof of address for long-term residents, and how to get one from your district office.
What it is
The yellow house book (ท.ร.13) records a foreigner as a resident at an address. It doesn't prove you own the property. Once you have it, many offices accept it instead of a fresh residence certificate every month. Handy for licences, buying a car and some banks. It's also the route to the pink ID card for foreigners.
Who can get one
Long-stay visa holders (retirement, marriage, work, Privilege and similar). Tourist and visa-exempt stays usually don't qualify. The owner of the property (the 'house master') has to agree.
What to bring to the district office (amphoe)
- Passport with your current visa or extension, and copies.
- Two passport photos, and your work permit or marriage certificate if you have one.
- The owner's blue house book and ID card, or your lease plus the landlord's ID and blue book.
- Two Thai witnesses over 20 with their ID cards.
What to expect
Officially free. Some offices issue it in an hour; others take weeks and ask for extras like translated documents. Call or visit first and ask exactly what they want.
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Sources we checked
General information, not legal or tax advice. Immigration offices don't all apply the rules the same way, so check anything important with your local office. Spotted something out of date? Email Joshua.