Do I need a TM30 for a 30-day extension of my visa-exempt entry in Bangkok?

TM30 30-Day Visa Extension Visa Exempt Entry Bangkok Immigration Visa Requirements Travel to Thailand Expat Advice

Nov 8, 2023

a year ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello. 

Are they asking for a TM30 if you want the 30 day extension of your visa exempt entry in Bangkok?  

FYI  - I arrived by air.

Thanks

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To extend your 30-day visa exempt entry in Bangkok, it is generally required to have a TM30 submitted by your hotel or lodging. If it is recorded in the immigration system, they may not ask for a physical copy. However, some reports indicate that if you are not registered in the system, you might be asked to show the TM30. Different immigration offices have varying requirements, with the office in Chiang Mai known to request a printed TM30. It is advised to go to Laksi Plaza (IT Square) in Bangkok for the extension instead of the main government office at Chaengwattana.

Ilse **********

My son did it twice now and they didn’t asked , he made a appointment at CW , ( second time ) and they asked he said I haven’t any , well that okay

a year ago

Wells ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks. He went to CW for a tourist extension?

a year ago

Ilse **********

@Wells *****

yeah , last week he had a appointment on 9 am and was done at 10:30 am

a year ago

Wells ******

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@Ilse *********

Thanks. Usually people have to go to Laksi so this seems unusual.

a year ago

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Wells ******

Georgia **********

I had a printed TM30 when I went to Chiang Mai office and they did request to see it.

a year ago

Stuart *********

@Georgia *********

Chiang Mai is well known to need to see a copy. Each office has different requirements.

a year ago

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Stuart *********

As an aside. In Bangkok with a visa exempt entry you get the extension at IT Square, Laksi Plaza, floor 3, Counter K.

Do not go to the main government complex at Chaengwattana.

a year ago

Stuart *********

Reports vary. Most times when they check the immigration system and see a valid entry for a TM30 they don’t ask for a physical paper copy. It’s filed. You’re clear. However other reports suggest that if you’re “not in the system” then they can ask for it.

a year ago

Brandon ************

If you do not have one in the system they will ask you for a copy. If your hotel or lodging has filed one for you and they can see it, they usually won't ask.

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Brandon ************

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