Can I submit a TM28 form myself if my landlord won't do the TM30?

TM30 TM28 Visa Issues Thailand Expat Immigration Procedures Landlord Responsibilities Residence Registration

Dec 17, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Rather than argue with a landlord who resists doing a tm 30, wouldn't it be easier to just fill out a tm 28 and take it in yourself?? Immigration has a record that you were registered at your residence for any future dealings you might be involved in with them.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the TM30 and TM28 forms, with suggestions that if a landlord is unwilling to complete the TM30 form for a tenant's residence registration, the tenant may submit a TM28 themselves. Participants shared their experiences explaining the distinct purposes of the forms, emphasizing that the TM30 is for registering an address for over 24 hours, while the TM28 updates address changes. It's noted that different immigration offices may have varying requirements, and it is recommended to consult the local immigration office for guidance.

Robert *******

And out of experience and lot of reports we all know that it all depends on your Immigration Office and that 1 office even want a power of attorney to file this TM30 form. So the only advice given in what to do, where you are, is visit your local Immigration Office and just ask.

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Robert *******

And here you can find lots of information about how and when to use the TM 30 form

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Glen *********

I always complete the TM30 in my name anyway - always accepted 🙂

6 years ago

Tony ********

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6 years ago

Tony ********

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@Glen ********

you fill in your na!e in the spot for the house owner??

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Robert *******

a TM28 is used by most Immigration offices as register of moving address, not the same as the TM30 form.

6 years ago

Tony ********

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@Robert ******

I have no idea what you just said! The tM 28 is for a stay for over 24 hours and if the landlord will not fill out a form saying where someone is staying then a form 28 will let them know where someone is staying

6 years ago

Robert *******

@Tony *******

That is why you only have to use the TM 30, report that you stay at that address, not change to this address to live in.

6 years ago

Tony ********

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A stay I province for over 24 hours is not necessarily a change of address

6 years ago

Tony ********

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@Robert ******

it specifically states: form for aliens to notify their change of address OR their stay in the province for over 24 hours.

6 years ago

Robert *******

No, the TM30 is designed to register your address, the TM28 if you change address, meaning living in soi 10 and change to soi 5. Change address to other province means both TM30 to register address and TM28 to change your original address, but most Immigration Offices accept the TM 30 and don't even ask for the TM 28.

6 years ago

Tony ********

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@Robert ******

I realize that but it is also designed as a register of an alien staying in a province for more than 24 hours which would be the case for someone taking up residence in a rental unit.

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