Answered4 years ago
Do I need a TM30 form to upgrade my visa after staying in various hotels in Thailand?
Hi guys,
So I have been in Thailand since 12th of June and my Visa runs out 10th of august (without extensions)
I have been in talks with some language schools here to start a language course as well as upgrade my tourist visa to the none immigrant E visa.
I have recently aquired a hotel for a Month (move in Saturday/tomorrow) and I believe I now need the TM30 form to kickstart my visa process with the language school.
Am I right in thinking as I have not stayed longer than a week at hotels since I arrived, I would not have received this TM30 form? It’s only now that I am staying in a Hotel/room for longer than a month I need this form? I just have not had or received a TM30 receipt since I got here in June
So I have been in Thailand since 12th of June and my Visa runs out 10th of august (without extensions)
I have been in talks with some language schools here to start a language course as well as upgrade my tourist visa to the none immigrant E visa.
I have recently aquired a hotel for a Month (move in Saturday/tomorrow) and I believe I now need the TM30 form to kickstart my visa process with the language school.
Am I right in thinking as I have not stayed longer than a week at hotels since I arrived, I would not have received this TM30 form? It’s only now that I am staying in a Hotel/room for longer than a month I need this form? I just have not had or received a TM30 receipt since I got here in June
Answer summary
The user seeks clarification on the necessity of a TM30 form for their upcoming visa upgrade after previously staying in various hotels in Thailand. According to comments, the obligation to file a TM30 lies with the hotel or landlord, which should be done within 24 hours of a guest's arrival, and they can obtain proof through online filing. The user is advised to communicate with their hotel regarding this form, especially since they are now staying longer than a week.
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Mohsin ************
Which part of Thailand are you in?
Luke ****************
OP@Mohsin ***********
PattayaMohsin ************
@Luke ***************
chang rai has a very friendly immigration office. The staff will personally guide you and help with getting insurance and all the other bits needed for the visa. Don't trust agents and lawyers. Hope that helpsBrandon ************
Here are the various "proofs" of TM30. Your hotel would likely be able to give you the 2nd or 3rd
Luke ****************
OP@Brandon ***********
perfect that’s what I need, if they don’t do 2 and 3 for me I will just do 1 and take it to immigration Monday
Zen *****
I made my tm30 myself online. I just uploaded my landlord's thai ID and house blue book. Just do it online. Quick and easy
Luke ****************
OPwill look into this and also upload the chanot or blue book they have, thanks, I’ll make sure to get both pages as I only have the back atm
Iliyan ***********
Tm30 can now be done online by landlords, owners etc. Just talk to them and it should be ready within a day or two.
Luke ****************
OP@Iliyan **********
will have a word with them when I move in tomorrow, sounds like a plan mate 👌🏻Stuart *********
A hotel or landlord is legally obligated to file a TM30 for you within 24 hours of your arrival on their premises regardless of the length of stay you may be with them. Whether they actually have is unknown.
The TM30 system doesn’t give receipts. If you need proof because of the need for interaction with an immigration office you can take a screenshot of the filing (whether from a browser or the app) and that suffices as a receipt.
The TM30 system doesn’t give receipts. If you need proof because of the need for interaction with an immigration office you can take a screenshot of the filing (whether from a browser or the app) and that suffices as a receipt.
Luke ****************
OP@Stuart ********
this is the form I have. I need the bottom bit to be signed by immigration before a school will take me here (spoke to a few schools here) so will get this signed with my hotel tomorrow and pass to ImmigrationLuke ****************
OPSorted mate will get on this to try have something ready for Monday
Luke ****************
OP@Siddhartha ********
I will pm you
Siddhartha *********
@Luke ***************
which school and what costs can you share please?Stuart *********
@Luke ***************
That is indeed a TM30 registration form, but most places do it online these days. As mentioned earlier you don’t get an actual receipt but a screenshot of the filing will suffice.Luke ****************
OP@Stu***
thanks as always for your quick reply. I will discuss this with my new hotel tomorrow to make sure this process gets kickstarted and I can have some evidence of my stay for interaction with immigration.
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