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Do I need to file a new TM30 when I do a visa run if I'm at the same address?

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Oct 24, 2023
a year ago
Dani *********
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Do I need a new TM30 if I visa run. I will keep same address
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When performing a visa run in Thailand, whether you need to submit a new TM30 form can depend on the policies of your local immigration office. Many expats report that Jomtien and Phuket immigration offices require an updated TM30 upon re-entry into the country, even if you maintain the same address. Some individuals suggest it can be done online quickly to avoid potential fines later. However, there are differing experiences reported, with at least one person claiming they did not need to submit a new TM30 after returning. It's advisable to check with your specific immigration office to ensure compliance.
Bob **********
Yes
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Seth *********
I had this exact issue today in Koh Phangan. TM30 was from last year. Visa run was 1 month ago. Even though I have stayed at the same place for 4 years and am probably still in the system, they wanted a printed TM30 from within the time since the last visa run
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Ken ******
@Seth ********
 so you get fined or what? how much please?
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Seth *********
There's no fine. Just the standard 1900 baht extension fee
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Graham ******
@Seth ********
 There is a fine for (no or) late submission of a TM30. The landlord is liable for the 1600B fine but it is not the landlord who is at the Immigration Office seeking a service that will ultimately end up paying it.
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 the fine is usually 1600B
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Ellen **********
Even if you make trips inside Thailand you need it. I you stay in a hotel and your passport get registered there it means you have a new address

Its stupid but its an old law. So when you come back you need to register again.
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Tong *****
Jomtien immigration now require the tm30 in your passport to be dated AFTER your latest arrival in the country so yes if you leave the country you now need to update your tm30. Recent change so understand why people are saying no. Other immigration offices may not need this.
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Harry **********
@Tong ****
 Was in there last week for the exact same issue and they was fine about it.
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Gary ********
I just came back and I didn’t need to do a tm30 only when I do my 90 day report again
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Gary ********
I stated I just came back and didn’t need to do a tm 30

Tm30 will be done when I do my 90 report next
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Gary ********
No I didn’t need to do one so my agent said who i have used for 6 years

I did go in to ask
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Brett **********
@Gary *******
 so you're saying you don't need to file a new TM30 but you do? Got it
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Nick ************
@Gary *******
 if that works for you then great but it is not the way it should be done.
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@Gary *******
 so you did need a new tm 30 before your io would process anything else.
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Gary ********
@Nick ***********
 I did not need do a tm 30
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Nick ************
@Gary *******
 you stated that you needed to do another tm30 when you did your 90 day report which is exactly what happened to me when I travelled domestically. There were no fines however, just a telling off.
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Aurelian ****************
you need Tm30 if you want do extension and your last arrival is by land
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Alan ******
Yes, everytime you enter the country
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Nigel *********
Phuket does. Check with your immigration
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Daniel ************
Jomtien Immigration does
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Steve ********
Just do it online. Takes a couple of minutes and avoids a possible fine down the track.
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Daniel ************
@Steve *******
 you need to register for that onsite - or not ?
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Steve ********
@Daniel ***********
 Yes
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Peter *********
No
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Lewis *********
In Chonburi Immigration office they now require a new TM30 anytime you reenter the country regardless of you returning to the same address. They are starting to issue fines to those who failed to do so.
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Yiiwha ****
No If you stay at the same Place
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Peter *********
@Yiiwha ***
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Sven ************
@Peter ********
 don't worry about what other people say Peter. You know how the system works... 16 years. Even tm30 doesn't have to be done. All is fine if you know how. Cheers mate. Some people still don't get it after 10 years and I am not going to explain it to them again.
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Peter *********
@Sven ***********
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Ilse **********
@Peter ********
 not true I did a border run to Cambodia and I needed a new one, you leave the country at that moment so yes you need a new one
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Bernd ***********
@Peter ********
 incorrect answer. Correct answer from
@Brandon ***********
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Ossi *********
@Peter ********
 Wrong answer.
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Dave **********
@Brandon ***********
 have you heard any TM30 policy for those with a LTR Visa and leave then reenter the country?
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Brandon ************
@Dave *********
 the visa plays no difference with LTR according to the law. But since you're probably not going to be using immigration much so it's probably okay
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Dave **********
@Brandon ***********
 since I have been out of country twice I think I reset my yearly sign in but will ask BOI for a reading before my first year is up.
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Peter *********
@Ossi ********
 why done many time no problem going back same address ?
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Ossi *********
@Peter ********
 Try to get Visa extension. You will be refused
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Peter *********
@Ossi ********
 talking about 90 day report
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Ossi *********
@Peter ********
 Check out question. Don't share wrong information
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Peter *********
@Ossi ********
 tm3o only needed for reporting address so if returning to same address so NO not needed as immigration will have his address when he does his next 90 day report 😉
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Ossi *********
@Peter ********
 Read the documents. If you leave Thailand, you report again. So simple. It has been since many years. It is now followed more. Don't share false immofrmation, idiot.
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Duncan *******
@Ossi ********
 the only person spreading false information here is you. See what Brandon wrote - it depends on the immigration office. And just like Peter, I haven't had to refile TM30s after going overseas and I've asked Chiang Mai Immigration multiple times if I had to and they said no.

And as for "it has been since many years," read this change in 2020. Not all immigration offices implemented this but the change was not having to refile a TM30.

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Peter *********
@Ossi ********
 left the country many times and never done and done my 90 day report online never an issue you dickhead 😒
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Glen *********
@Peter ********
 they changed it again, you do need to do it
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Brandon ************
That depends on the policy of your local immigration office, but most do require a new TM30 if you leave the country.
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