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Can I use a TM30 form from any hotel for my visa extension in Thailand?

TM30 Visa Extension Visa Rules Thailand Immigration Visa Exempt Tourist Visa

Rusty ************

asked Dec 28, 2020

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Hi guys, tm30 question.

Can we just have whatever hotel we are at for the days of visa renewal fill out the tm30 form for visa extension?

Thanks!

Answer summary

The TM30 form is crucial for visa extensions in Thailand. Depending on your entry visa type, you may need to ensure the TM30 is filled out by a hotel where you have stayed for more than a day. Non-tourist visa holders typically must visit their local immigration office, while tourist visa holders can use any immigration office. Note that different immigration offices may have varying policies, so acceptance of your TM30 may not be guaranteed.

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Benjamin ******

I removed a few comments. Different immigration offices have different policies about the TM30. Virtually all immigration offices ask to see a TM30 before processing the 60 day extension of stay based on COVID-19.

6 years ago

James ********

Try it ..but no guarantee immigration will accept your application. May tell you to return to your registered address in Thailand.

Did you ever close out that UNDER CONSIDERATION stamp that was in your passport in June?

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6 years ago

Rusty ************

@James *******

registered address? Like the hotel where I was staying previously?

6 years ago

James ********

@Matt *******

did you close out that UNDER CONSIDERATION stamp of June ?

James ********

🙏🙏

Rusty ************

thanks, I'll do that and go in with fingers crossed.

6 years ago

James ********

@Matt *******

thankfully.

Then get TM30 registered where you are going to apply for the extension... Hopefully they grant it.

6 years ago

Rusty ************

@James *******

haha yes, I had to go to Surat Tani from CM to close it though. I got a new under consideration stamp in November, and then closed it as well. I'm good but I need to extend again.

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@James *******

Great question!

@Matt *******

, if you did not close out that Under Consideration stamp in June, OR have an additional extension of stay, you may be on overstay. Overstay is a fine of 500THB a day, maximum 20K THB. After 90 days overstay, you'll be blacklisted for a year.

6 years ago

Rusty ************

I'm on a visa exempt, tourist extension due to covid. I'm just wondering if you need to stay at a hotel for more than, say, one day to use the tm30.

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Matt *******

You only need to spend a night in a hotel. Make sure the hotel is decent though, some of the very cheap hotels may not be licensed and won't file a TM30.

6 years ago

Rusty ************

@Benjamin *****

thank you!

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

1. What visa did you use to enter Thailand? *IF* you entered on a visa on arrival, a visa exempt, or a tourist visa, you can use any immigration office, as long as you have a TM30.

2. IF you entered on a non-tourist visa, you should use the immigration office in the city where you live. Bouncing between immigration offices is not good.

6 years ago