Answered3 years ago
Do foreigners in Thailand still need to file a TM30 when returning to the same address after travel?
There are a number of threads and posts about this with form TM30. And it seems that there is some confusion about this.
There are probably many foreigners in Thailand who don't know the law has been changed during the pandemic. Now the host no longer has to report the address of foreigners twice if they return to the same address. Something that for us permanent residents makes life in Thailand little bit easier if we leave Thailand for a few days or months.
There are probably many foreigners in Thailand who don't know the law has been changed during the pandemic. Now the host no longer has to report the address of foreigners twice if they return to the same address. Something that for us permanent residents makes life in Thailand little bit easier if we leave Thailand for a few days or months.
Answer summary
There is ongoing confusion among foreigners regarding the TM30 reporting requirements for their residence in Thailand, particularly since changes have occurred during the pandemic. Currently, hosts are no longer required to report the address of foreigners upon their return to the same address, which eases the burden for many permanent residents who travel. However, practices can vary by local immigration office, and some may still require TM30 filings under specific circumstances. It's advisable for foreigners to check with their local immigration office for accurate requirements.
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Steve *******
This article is nearly 4 years old.
Jim ********
@Steve ******
And he's a "permanent resident" apparently!
Nigel **************
This article is 4 years old. Why on earth post it now as it is way out of date? 🤭 Every Imm Off is different.
Linz ************
So if we live in the same house for 6 months (12 month lease) then leave Thailand to visit family, then return back to our house a TM30 is not required? Is that it?
Jim ********
@Linz ***********
Don't take any notice of this post. This guy is quoting a speculative post from four years ago. This is unfortunately how people make mistakes. Your immigration office will advise correctlyLinz ************
@Jim *******
thank you Jim
Stuart *********
@Linz ***********
That’s dependent on the policy at your local immigration office. You need to check with them.Linz ************
@Stuart ********
thank you 👍🏼
Ken ******
can'T understand why you posted up a june 2020 newspaper artickle?
Frank *****************
OP@Ken *****
Better late than sorry.Nigel **************
Frank Edvin Johansen 4 years is a long time in Thai Imm. You shouldn't be posting such old info and confusing people even more.
Jim ********
Frank Edvin Johansen unfortunately it's outdated information
John ********
Why are you calling yourself a permanent resident?
Frank *****************
OP@John *******
I know that the Thai goverment doesn’t see it that way, but it’s only an exspression.John ********
@Frank ****************
very confusing to say the least.Frank *****************
OP@John *******
As this seems to puzzle you, I can give you a more detailed explanation.When foreigners settle in Thailand they consider themselves immigrants, but the Thai government sees it a little differently. In their eyes, all permanently resident foreigners are to be regarded as temporary residents on the same level as an ordinary tourist. And on that background they have a Non Immigrant Visa. When I describe myself and other foreigners in Thailand as permanent residents, it is because it is much easier than to say I have a Non Immigrant Visa.
As for the residence permit in Thailand, it is not what we in western countries are used to because it does not give any rights, even if life for us foreigners in Thailand becomes a little easier. And if you leave Thailand without a Re Entry Permit, you lose your residence permit or Residents Visa as the Immigration Bureau calls it.
There are a number of permanent residents in Thailand who have a very strong belief that when you cross the border into Thailand, you lose your 90-day Non Immigrant Visa and get a residence permit instead. And when you extend this so-called residence permit by 1 year, they claim that you get an "Extension of Stay". I do not belong to that group of "beliefs" because I know what a visa and a residence permit are.
John ********
@Frank ****************
you know that Thailand does give out permanent residency don’t you?Frank *****************
OP@John *******
It shouldn’t be confusing.Stuart *********
Hadn’t realised this was written 4 years ago.
Stuart *********
There’s confusion about this because different offices have different requirements. Some require a new TM30 if you return from overseas, some require a new one if you stay somewhere out of province and return. You need to check with your local immigration office for their policy.
John ********
Depends on the immigration office
Frank *****************
OP@John *******
No this is the law in Thailand now.Jim ********
Frank Edvin Johansen Wrong. Every immigration office operates their own policy. Some still want TM30 every time you move. The article you've posted is wrong, and way out of date
John ********
@Frank ****************
you obviously don’t understand how things work in Thailand.John ********
@Frank ****************
you obviously don’t based on that article and calling yourself a permanent resident.Frank *****************
OP@John *******
I think after been living in Thailand for 24 years I think that I know one or two things about Thailand. And I think that even Bangkok Post does.Activity
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