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Do I need to file a new TM30 upon returning to Thailand after traveling to Hong Kong?

TM30 Visa Regulations Retirement Visa Immigration Procedures Returning to Thailand

Feb 7, 2025

a year ago

Adam **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I have just got my retirement Visa and will be leaving Thailand in April to Hong Kong just before my 90 days.

I am in Hong Kong for 4 days doing tourist stuff.

My TM30 wasn’t given an ￼expiry date when I went to the immigration office in Jomtien.

My question is do I need to file another TM30 when I return￼, or is my current TM30 still valid.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring whether their TM30 form remains valid after a short trip to Hong Kong, following the acquisition of a retirement visa. Responses indicate that while some immigration offices may require a new TM30 upon returning, others may not. It is suggested to check directly with the Jomtien immigration office upon return for confirmation.

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Tom ********

Do it, it's free and took me 10 minutes in Jomtien this week.

a year ago

Stephen ********

When i was at Jomtien for an extension, I had to renew my tm30. I thought maybe because I was ona visa exempt entry, so I clarified with the IO. Even if on a 1 year extension and leave Thailand, a new tm30 is required. That lesson cost 1600฿ 🤣

a year ago

Kim *********

funny to see how matters are handled in different immi offices. We went to a hotel in Udon Thani for 3 days recently and when we returned home I asked our immi if we should file a new tm30 ( I asked on the Line app) and the answer was yes!

a year ago

Asokā **********

@Kim ********

so basically every time you move anywhere you go you file one even if you return to “base” so to speak?

a year ago

Kim *********

@Asokā *********

yeah from now on - that's what immi told me. I do it online - takes a couple of minutes

a year ago

Ian *************

@Kim ********

really? I've never done it before, how to do it please...

a year ago

Kim *********

@Ian ************

this is the link first you register then they send you login info

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a year ago

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Kim *********

Tod *********

At most offices you have to file a new TM30 once you come back into the country

BUT

you will have to check with Jomtien when you get back.

Some people reported that they were not requiring a new TM30 when you come back to the same address you had one filed at

a year ago

Jonathan *********

@Tod ********

that is largely the case. Was never an issue for me in over 9 years at the same address.

a year ago

Adam **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

thank you, I will be returning to my address,but I am able to complete the T30 online?

a year ago

Tod *********

Check with the Jomtien office when you get back and see what they say

a year ago

Steve *******

@Tod ********

, I left country a couple time last year. And returned file a TM30 at Jomtiem. But on the second occasion the Immigration officer told me no need to do it again if was returning to the same address.

a year ago

Tod *********

@Steve ******

yep, that's the reports we're getting from Jomtien

a year ago

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Tod *********

@Adam *********

if you have an account and added the address and know how to use the system yes, you can indeed file a TM30 online

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