Do I need to complete a TM30 when staying with my girlfriend in her rented condo in Thailand?

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Oct 22, 2024

10 hours ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi. When I visit Thailand I stay with my g/f in her rented condo near Rangsit. I'm never usually there for more than 2 months at a time, a few times a year. 

In the past, when I had to apply for a 60 day visa, (from UK) I completed a TM30 myself with all of her details etc & took to the local Immigration Office. Only on one occasion did the Officer take any action & stamped the receipt part of TM30 & returned to me. On the 2nd occasion, I did the same thing but was told by a different official that TM 30 was NOT required. When I queried this, she said if questioned, just to say the Immigration Officer has stated "Not Required."

I'm sure I'm obliged to compete. Anyone else had to deal with this type of situation where partner is in rented accommodation?  Thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The requirement for filing a TM30 when staying in a rented condo in Thailand can vary based on circumstances. Officially, if you are returning to the same accommodation where you are previously registered within the allowed timeframe, you may not need an updated TM30. However, this can also depend on the Immigration Office's policies and whether you'll need to interact with immigration for other reasons. Generally, the responsibility to file the TM30 lies with the property owner or lessee, in this case, your girlfriend.

Steve *******

Technically it's your girlfriend's landlord or your girlfriend(using the owners details) who is required to file the TM30 if you stay in her "rented condo"

7 hours ago

Chris *******

All foreigners are required to have a current/updated TM30.

However if you are not having any interactions with immigration, extensions of any kind, Residence certificates, etc., It's not an issue.

So if you are going to have to go to immigration for something, update it first.

7 hours ago

Anthony ******************

It i painful when required as the person who owns the place you are staying at has to be registered. you can book into a hotel for the night and they will register you,

9 hours ago

Tony ********

The IO is correct, under the law if you are returning to the previously registered accomodation within the check out period, you do not have to create a new tm30 record. However, if you need to interact with the imigration office during your stay some offices require an updated TM30 where your check in date is greater than your last arrival date. Get your girlfriend to set up an online account which means you can do it from home.

9 hours ago

Geoff ************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tony *******

thanks, but can she set up an account even if she is only renting the condo & not the owner?

9 hours ago

Tony ********

@Geoff ***********

yes, if shes on a long term rental, as Jan said she just need a copy of blue book first page, and copy of owners ID, to set up and register the address.

7 hours ago

Jan ******************

@Geoff ***********

I know several people who do this, but the owner have provided them with copies of the house book and the owners ID-card.

8 hours ago

Geoff ************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Jan *****************

OK thanks for that. I'll ask her to check with the Juristic Office for their take on it.....

8 hours ago

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Geoff ************

Henrik *****

Perhaps the officer just meant, that it is not you, the traveller, who are obligated to do the TM30, but the houseowner ( girlfriend ).

9 hours ago

Jan ******************

@Henrik ****

Then it’s still would be required.

8 hours ago

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Jan ******************

If you re-enter to same address as you’ve stayed and registered before, several immigrations don’t require an updated TM.30 on top of the old one. Has nothing to do with a rented or self own condo.

10 hours ago

Andre ***********

@Jan *****************

leave her

10 hours ago

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Andre ***********

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