Hi all,
And good day to everyone. I have a "covid-extension" related question and would be extremely gratefull if some kind soul could give me correct info concerning my situation.
Ok. To start out with, I rent an apartment around the year in Chiang Mai and have been doing so for the past 7 years or so (same address, same room). I visit Finland once or twice a year, every year. But I never ask for a new TM.30 when I return cause I have never needed it for anything. Around 7 years back I was in Thailand with an ED-visa as I was studying at the local university. Did the 90-day reporting and reneved my visa every year. But they never asked for the TM.30 at the Chiang Mai immigration for that...
After my graduation, I have entered Thailand a few times with a TR-visa. And I think I actually needed the TM.30 for applying for the TR- visa back in 2019 in Penang, Malaysia.
The Last time I returned Thailand on 8.12.2021 on a TR-visa again. I was in Finland for mre than one year but still rented my apartment here for the whole time.
I already went and got the one month extension stamp on my visa. Now I´m thinking of going to the local immigration to apply for the covid extension.
I have an old TM.30 receipt from 2019 I think it is... (first picture). I asked the manager downstairs for a new one for the above mentioned purposies. The next day she provided me with this peace of paper (picture 2).
My question is, am I good with these documents as far as tm.30 goes? Or do I need to ask the manager of this serviced appartment where I live, to go to the immigration with her id-card, fill out some forms and give me a brand new TM. 30 receipt?
I may have forgot to mention some important and related info and perhaps I was a bit unclear explaining my situation so please, feel free to ask me any further questions.
Thank you so much :)
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires whether their existing TM.30 documents from 2019 and a newly provided receipt are sufficient for applying for a COVID-19 visa extension after being away for over a year. Responses clarify that if the user left Thailand, previous TM.30 notifications are void, and they may need to obtain a new TM.30 registered by their apartment manager. However, some comments suggest they may still be able to use the proof of residence provided.
