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Do hotels in Bangkok file immigration paperwork for foreign guests, and what are the TM30 requirements when returning to Koh Tao?

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Jerry **********

asked Mar 14, 2021

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Hi people. I'll be staying in Bangkok for a few days. Is it correct that the hotel will file with immigration that I'm staying with them for those days and when I return to Koh Tao, where I normally stay, my landlord will have to file again that I'm back... This is my first trip out of Koh Tao and I'm not sure what the requirements are and don't want to mess things up... Thanks for your invaluable assistance as ever...

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When staying in Bangkok, hotels are indeed responsible for filing immigration paperwork regarding your stay. However, the specific requirements for TM30 filings can vary by immigration office, with some requiring it within 24 business hours of arrival. It's advisable to check with your local immigration office for their exact policies, as experiences can differ significantly among individuals.

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Benjamin ******

Different immigration offices have different policies for the TM30. If you have any doubts, ask your local immigration office what the policy is.

6 years ago

John **********

All very different. I've never refiled even when travelling abroad, others a night away and they want you to refile

6 years ago

Tony *******

The only way to be sure is ask your local immigration what their requirements are. Every immigration interprets the rules differently. Also differs between officers

6 years ago

Darren *********

I’ve never had to bother doing anything when staying in in a hotel in Bangkok. I’ve been travelling up there from Samui for years. Samui immigration/Surat

6 years ago

Daniel *********

@Darren ********

hotels report for you or supposed to , you don’t do anything

6 years ago

Darren *********

@Nicedan *****

totally aware of that. My comment was a reference to the OP’s question about filing a TM30 or requirement thereof.

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

That’s correct! However... different immigration offices have different policies though. Some want the TM30 filed no later then 24 business hours after you arrive, and others want it once when you enter Thailand.

Ask your local immigration offices for their policy

6 years ago

Wayne *******

@Benjamin *****

Ben, just for my own clarity, does that mean the TM30 is automatically registered through the national IO system ? IE: they are all linked for that document.

6 years ago

Bobby ********

Wayne Ellis. Yes. The immigration office in Ubon will be able to access your hotel TM30 filed in Kanchanaburi

6 years ago

Bobby ********

Wayne Ellis. The TM30 is basically what Thai immigration use to locate any visitor ("alien") in Thailand. It is linked to your passport number and your TM6 form, which is the one you fill in when you arrive in the country, the stub of which remains in your passport. Hotels will in most cases register your details with immigration when you check in. You can request a screenshot of the registration wherever you are, although it's not always necessary, but could be if you're staying in a location for a while and will do your 90-day report (which is another method of immigration keeping tabs on your movements). Where the TM30 system can fall down is with landlords who don't bother to register you, and leaves it up to you to file your own TM30, which can be a nuisance.

6 years ago

Wayne *******

@Bobby *******

thanks Bob. Just curious. You guys do a great job.

Benjamin ******

that’s correct!

Wayne *******

thanks Ben. I was just curious. You do a great job guys.