Do I need a TM30 for all accommodations when extending a visa exemption stamp in Thailand?

TM30 Visa Extension Visa Exemption Thailand Immigration Accommodation Requirements Long Stay Visa Immigration Office Procedures

Jun 4, 2021

3 years ago

Daniel ***********

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When extending a visa (well, mine's a visa-exemption stamp, so not actually a visa), do you need to have a TM30 done for all accommodation you stayed at in the period prior? Or just the most recent? For instance, if you stayed for a 30-day period but only two days of that was at the most recent accomodation, could you just have a TM30 done by the owner of the most recent accommodation and you're good to go?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When extending a visa exemption stamp in Thailand, the requirement for a TM30 form can vary based on the immigration office you visit. Although technically the landlord or hotel staff must file a TM30 for any place you've rented, some offices may not require this for extensions of tourist visas or visa exemptions. Typically, if a TM30 is needed, it should only be for your current accommodation. For instance, if you've been staying in multiple places during your 30-day period, you only need the TM30 from your most recent accommodation. It's advisable to check with the specific immigration office you will be visiting, as practices can differ.

Kool *******

Technically any place you rented must file a TM30. It is the landlord's responsibility, or the hotel staff, not yours.

3 years ago

Daniel ***********

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Thank you

@Stuart ********

. I can go to either a Bangkok office or the Koh Samui office. Do any of these not require a TM30?

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Daniel **********

it's a crap shoot on whether they will ask for it in Bangkok, some times they do, most times they don't,

Post on the Samui or the southern islands f/b groups to find out if they are asking for it or not

3 years ago

Stuart *********

@Daniel **********

I’ll let others answer who may know those specific offices. My guess is Bangkok doesn’t, but perhaps

@T**

could confirm.

3 years ago

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Stuart *********

Tod *********

IF you needed a TM30 it'd only be for where you're currently staying

3 years ago

Daniel ***********

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Thank you!

3 years ago

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Daniel ***********

Dave ***********

That's a good question as I'll be in the same situation in August, hopefully

3 years ago

Stuart *********

Depends on the office you use. Some don’t require a TM30 filing at all for tourist visa or visa exempt extensions. Some may. If you let us know what office you’ll be using we can advise further.

3 years ago

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Stuart *********

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Can I extend my stay in Thailand without a TM30 as my visa exemption is expiring?

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