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Do I need to file a new TM30 every time I return to my apartment after staying in a hotel in Thailand?

TM30 Thailand Visa Regulations DTV Visa Immigration Policies Hotel Stays Foreign Resident Registration

Aug 14, 2025

13 hours ago

Anonymous *************

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After entering Thailand as a DTVer, I filed a TM30. But later if I then travel to other cities (such as Chiang Mai) and stay in a hotel, do I need to file another TM30 when I return to my apartment after the trip? 

Or do I need to re-file a new TM30 each time I stay in a hotel?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When you stay in hotels in Thailand, the hotel is obligated to file a TM30 for your stay. However, when you return to your own apartment, it is necessary to get your landlord to file a new TM30 for your residence. This requirement can vary by immigration office; some may require a new TM30 for any short stay, while others may only require them for extended absences. To avoid potential complications, it’s advisable to ensure a new TM30 is filed each time you return home.

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Chris *******

Yes you do, while in the hotels they will do it for you but when you return back to your normal place then you are required to do a new tm30

That’s what the immigration told me I had to do

10 hours ago

Henrik *****

In fact it is not up to you !

It is the obligation of the landlord / houseowner / hotel reception, to file the TM30, EVERYTIME a foreigner come staying at their premises.

The idea behind it, is that Immigration at any time know where any foreigner stay, so you also have to file it everytime you return to your own / girlfriend’s apartment / house.

It is not laborious to file the report, so be on the safe side and follow the law, when you return to your apartment.

11 hours ago

Steven ******

If you're registered on the website and doing your own TM30 it's probably easier to avoid any potential complications in the future by the doing it again. I think this is one of those things that vary from office to office.

11 hours ago

John **********

Immigration office dependent. Some want you to file when you return home from even 1 night in a hotel, some when returning from overseas, some not at all. You need to ask your immigration office

12 hours ago

Luit *****************

@John *********

and asking immigration just is more work than filing a TM30...

8 hours ago

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Luit *****************

Ray *****

Yes when you return to your main property get the landlord to file another TM30

12 hours ago

Greg ********

This is another it depends on the Immigration Office. In Jomtien I never had to have TM30 resubmitted after any travel returning to same address. At least it never interfered with any immigration interactions such as 90 Day reporting. However, in Chiang Mai my international travel means a new TM30 needs reporting upon return. No idea as yet regarding domestic.

13 hours ago

Elías ********

Yes, they (not you) must always file a TM-30 every time you check it at any hotel or accommodation, even if it's for one night only.

13 hours ago

Elías ********

Oh well, I see this is not what you were asking for. In my case, when I did my 90 days report I just used the last TM-30 I had at hand.

13 hours ago

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Elías ********

Do I need to update my TM30 notification if I return to Thailand and stay at the same place?

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