Can I apply for a C19 visa extension in Thailand without a TM30 filing from my accommodation?

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Happy holiday weekend all … if I’m on a 30+30d visa exemption and move into accommodation that can’t/won’t file a TM30 (Airbnb, lease takeover), does that mean I have no option to apply for a C19 visa extension once my current 30+30d entitlement ends? TIA ✌️

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is inquiring about the possibility of applying for a COVID-19 extension (C19 visa) after their current 30+30 day visa exemption period ends, specifically in the context of staying in accommodation that does not file a TM30 form due to it being an Airbnb or lease takeover. Responses suggest that without a TM30, the chances of obtaining an extension are slim, as the property owner is required by law to register with immigration, which also poses potential fines for non-compliance.

Ellie ******* · Answer

Which immigration office are you using and didn't you need TM30 for your 30days tourism extension?

Mikki ******** · Answer

Thx all, much obliged 🙏

Brandon ************ · Answer

You can TRY checking into a hotel for a night and asking them for a copy of the TM30. That's about the only option you have if it can't get one from the property owner and can't show a lease.

James ******** · Answer

As you just entered Thailand, why would Thai Immigration approve a 60 day COVID extension for you?

Clearly flights are leaving daily.

And without a  correct visa to stay in Thailand why would you lease a condo ?

And you lease from a property owner unwilling to file a TM30 seeking to stay under the radar of Thai income tax laws

All you are entitled to right now is a 30 day extension of your visa exempt entry.

Benjamin ****** · Answer

If you enter on a 30 day visa exempt, and you apply for a 30 day extension of stay based on tourism, you will be in Thailand for a total of 60 days.

The last day they are selling the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 is January 25, 2022.

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This extension of stay is optional, and the immigration officer does not need to grant this extension of stay.

By law, the property owner should file a TM30, otherwise you or the property owner will get fined, or the immigration officer will not process your paperwork. See

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Given that short term AirBnBs are illegal in Thailand, I would not expect the immigration office to accept either your 30 day extension of stay based on tourism OR a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 application.

I do not know what a "lease takeover" is, however the property owner should file a TM30 for you.

Remember too, you can only file for a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 when there's a certain amount of time remaining on your "admitted to" stamp, which usually is 30 days (depending on the immigration office).

Expecting to be granted a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 is a very bad plan.

Can I apply for a C19 visa extension in Thailand without a TM30 filing from my accommodation?

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