Answered4 years ago

Do I need a TM30 form for a tourist visa extension in Bangkok?

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Alex ********

asked Oct 26, 2022

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Hi... I came in on a 45 day visa exemption, and have got my appointment to extend by 30 days tomorrow. I am freaking out as I asked the hostel manager for a TM30 form and she said that they don't have it. Do I actually need TM30 for a tourism-related extension in Bangkok?

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An expat inquired about the necessity of a TM30 form for extending their tourist visa in Bangkok, having previously entered on a 45-day visa exemption. Commenters confirmed that while TM30 is typically required for certain visa processes, it is generally not needed for the initial 30-day extension on a tourist visa or visa-exempt entries. They also advised the hostel manager about the potential consequences of not reporting a TM30.

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James ********

@Tod ********

had replied in a recent post...re the TM30 in Bangkok Thai Immigration Offices.

"Its usually not needed for the first 30 day extension on a visa exempt or tourist visa entry"

4 years ago

James ********

These are the common found requirements for the 30 days extension of stay. As prepared by Moderator Ellie. I have placed the TOPIC of 30 day extension of stay on your post...

CLICK on it and read the posts about getting the extension from ITSquare immigration office in Bangkok.

4 years ago

Kevin ***********

Remind her they can be fined for not reporting. Unless they are unlicensed, in which case who knows.

4 years ago

James ********

@Alex *******

then it's filed already with Thai immigration...

AND from recent post of

@Tod ********

the TM30 is NOT required for the 30 days extension of stay at Bangkok Thai Immigration Offices.

4 years ago

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

@Alex *******

All they have to do is go back into the system and search for the entry they made with your information and the result that shows is the proof of TM30. That's the only kind of proof you can get from the online system, there is no confirmation or anything. Literally a printed computer screen is what immigration wants if they ask.

4 years ago

James ********

@Kevin **********

possibly an unlicensed hostel which does not file a TM30 for its guests.

4 years ago