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Can I file a change of address by mail when moving provinces in Thailand?

Change of Address TM30 Registration Immigration Procedures Moving Provinces Thailand Visa Regulations

John ******

asked Dec 20, 2021

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I will need to file a change of address in a few weeks time... Moving provinces.

Can this be done via mail... Or I must visit immigration?

Cheers.

Answer summary

When moving provinces in Thailand, it's essential to understand the process of filing a change of address. You may have the option to register your new address via mail, but this depends on the local immigration office's policies. It's recommended to check if your new landlord can assist with online registration or if they can inquire about mail registration acceptance at the local immigration office. Note that filing the TM30 form is typically the responsibility of the property owner.

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Ellie *******

I recommend you to check with your new landlord if they have access to online registration. Then you don't have to worry about it.

If not, have your landlord talk with the local immigration office if they accept mail registration, and if they do, what you need to include in the mail. TM30 is supposed to be accepted by postal mail, but not all immigration offices do.

Anyway, TM30 responsibility is of the owner of the property where you live.

5 years ago

John ******

@Ellie ******

OK thx. Let's say I stay in a nice hotel for a week... The hotel would register me. So can I do my 90 day report online from then on... Assuming my new place is same district as hotel?

5 years ago

Tod *********

@John ********

if the hotel files a TM30 on you showing that's where you're "registered" as being and your 90 day report comes up you could indeed try to file it online using the new website here;

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BUT I'd sure wait until you get to where ever it is your address in that province will be then go to the immigration office and file a change of address (TM28 if required) and a new TM30 (notification of residence) so that you can do your 90 day reporting at that address and use it for your extensions.

5 years ago

Bobby ********

John A Faux. You have to register specific address, not province

5 years ago

Alan ******

@Ellie ******

good luck with getting a lazy landlord to pay a fine

5 years ago

Ellie *******

@Alan *****

The one who goes to a delayed report on behalf of the landlord would be fined. If it's you on behalf of the landlord, you can always ask to repay you. Many people do. Some landlord repay, some don't, though.

5 years ago