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Can I stay in a hotel for a night to issue a TM30 before my 90-day report?

TM30 90-day report Thai visa regulations expat living in Thailand hotel check-in procedures immigration compliance

Jan 6, 2026

4 months ago

Anonymous *************

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[TM30 and 90-day report]

Hi guys, I know this has been asked many times... but I want some advice on this. 

The question is "Can I just go stay in a hotel or hostel just for a night to ask them for a TM30 right before my 90-day report and submit it...?"

[Background]

I did not know that I needed to have my TM30 issued within 24 hours upon arrival. Also I stay with my Thai gf that is renting the condo and the landlord already confirmed they would not have to make TM30 for me because my name is not in the contract but just my gf. And it is fine. I don't want any conflict with the landlord. So I am willing to stay in a hotel or hostel if it's just a few days. And I just wonder if TM30 issued like kinda right before the 90 day report period. I still have about 2 weeks before the 90day report period starts so I kinda have time. 

Thank you in advance!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on whether staying in a hotel for one night could allow them to obtain a TM30 form before their upcoming 90-day report. They are currently residing with their Thai girlfriend in a condo where the landlord won't issue a TM30 since their name isn't on the lease. Most community responses suggest that staying in a hotel would work, as hotels automatically file TM30s upon check-in, although some caution that it's important not to overly complicate the process or raise unnecessary questions.

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Andrew *********

Not anymore its all on record and they will ask why you haven't reported where you are before. Your landlord told you a load of codswallop.

You might get an officer who doesnt care though, but unlikely these days.

4 months ago

Jonas *************

The hotel have 24 hours to file the TM 30... So, reasonably you should stay a few days and you should ask for the TM 30 when you' check in.

4 months ago

Anonymous ******************

I would prefer you to do the tm 30 by yourself. Just ask from the landlord copy of the id card and the tabien baan. Then your girlfriend copy of id card and rental contract. After that you can do the account with your girlfriend, and then you or your girlfriend can make the tm30 report. Thats all pretty simply and you dont have to play with hotels.

4 months ago

Peter ******

Yes, you can

4 months ago

Robert *******

And why only 1 night, the day you go back to life with your girlfriend a NEW TM30 address registration must be done.

4 months ago

Anthony **********

In your case , your girlfriend is responsible for submitting the TM30 and would be subject to a fine if ever there was an investigation . Book into a cheap hostel or hotel for a couple of days , and get a TM 30 from them.

I had to set up an online account for my ,90yr old father in-law in order to submit an online TM30 when we stay at my wife's place in Thailand. Previously my wife was able to fill out the TM30 at the local immigration office . A couple of visits ago they refused her because her father was listed as the head of the household on the house book. It had never been a problem in the past .The online TM30 is a cumbersome, counterintuitive mess , and I am never sure if I have filled it out correctly.

4 months ago

Andrew *********

@Anthony *********

no. Its on the landlord.

4 months ago

Luit *****************

@Anthony *********

Why should the girlfriend be resposible for the TM30?

I think the landlord is responsible, the girlfriend should not be able to register the property as hers at immigration.

4 months ago

Anthony **********

@Luit ****************

She is renting the apartment , he is her guest , it is her responsibility. If he were renting the apartment , it would be the landlord/juristic persons responsibility. That is how it was explained to me.

4 months ago

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Anthony **********

Robert **********

My experience has been mixed. In theory it’s no problem because hotels file the TM30 automatically at check-in. In practice, it really depends on what’s going on at the place you go to and the mood on the day. Most of the time they just see a valid TM30 in the system and move on. Occasionally, if it’s hectic, or they’re already stressed, or they don't like the look of you, they might start asking questions, but that’s still pretty unlikely. Keep it simple, don’t over-explain, and you’re usually fine.

4 months ago

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Robert **********

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