Answereda year ago
Do I need to file a new TM30 every time I return to Thailand from international travel?
Hello, when we are coming back from international travel. Do we need to have the owner do another TM.30 every single time? Even though they've already done it for us in the past.
Answer summary
When returning to Thailand from international travel, it is generally required to file a new TM30 every time, even if you are returning to the same residence. However, this practice can vary depending on the local immigration office. Some offices may allow you to avoid refiling if you are returning to your primary residence used for visa extensions, while others, like those in Phuket and Bangkok, strictly require a new TM30 for each arrival and even for overnight stays elsewhere. Always check with your local immigration office to confirm their policy.
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Ian *************
Unfortunately, there is no 'default' address for your TM30. It means even if you have to spend a night in a hospital or a hotel somewhere, you will have to submit a new TM30 when you get home. It's a pain which is why I do it online.
Bent *************
Leave that to the owner!
Bob **********
All depends on what office
Stuart *********
Phuket requires a new TM30 filed even if you stay one night in a hotel or hospital in country (as well as every time you return to Thailand). They do at least have the drive up window so it doesn’t take too long in most cases.
Santos ********
Yes
Goodd *******
Bangkok immigration require it after returning from abroad. It’s easy to do online.
Jonas *************
@Goodd ******
some year ago the Bangkok immigration 90 day registration told me that no if you coming back to your main address then you don't need to do it again. The last time I renewed they asked me to do the new registration of the five years maybe because I've changed passports (twice) already....
Brandon ************
@Jonas ************
The offices change policy on this almost annually.
John **********
Some immigration offices want a new TM30 every time you leave home and stay overnight elsewhere, not just when returning from abroad
Tod *********
this question comes up a lot and in theory (at least how the rules are written) yes you file a new TM30 every time you return from abroad even if you are returning to your same residence
BUT
In practicality it's much more dependent on the immigration office you use.
Some say as long as you're coming back to your primary residence (the one you use for extensions/90 day reporting etc) that you do not need to refile a new TM30
BUT
Some stick pretty close to the rules and say yes, you must file a new TM30 every time you return from abroad no matter if you're returning to your same address or not
BUT
In practicality it's much more dependent on the immigration office you use.
Some say as long as you're coming back to your primary residence (the one you use for extensions/90 day reporting etc) that you do not need to refile a new TM30
BUT
Some stick pretty close to the rules and say yes, you must file a new TM30 every time you return from abroad no matter if you're returning to your same address or not
Kevin ***********
@Tod ********
Chiang Mai make you 90 day report in person after overseas travel, new TM30 or not.Tod *********
@Kevin **********
almost all offices make you do the first 90 day report after returning from abroad in person now. It was a rule change the last time they updated the 90 day reporting systemKevin ***********
@Tod ********
I can't find the article where the bigwigs had a shindig in Bkk to promote the online service as it would 'free up immigration staff' or something, but I did chuckle when they started forcing people back to immigration offices again. Thai logic.
Nicholas ******
OP@Tod ********
Thank you Tod. I'm at Chaeng Wattana and returning to my primary residence. If that helps at all. Just don't want to keep bothering the landlord for the TM.30 every time I leave the country.
Chuck *********
@Nicholas *****
I lived in Nonthaburi and BKK. I asked last time I was there and Chanegwattana told me that if I come from overseas, yes. But if just visiting in Thailand, and returning to same address, then no need. The only time I filed a TM30 was when I traveled out of Thailand and never had an issue with 90 day reporting or my extensions.Kevin ***********
@Nicholas *****
It's hardly bother, it takes 5 mins.
Henry *********
@David ***********
And, as Tod says, some offices like Rayong don't even require a new TM30 when returning from overseas.Activity
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