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Do I need to file a TM30 again after extending my Ed visa in Thailand?

TM30 Ed Visa Visa Extension Thai Immigration Rules 90 Day Report

Tom *******

asked Sep 2, 2020

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I am here to ask a question about the TM30; I filed a TM30 form when I first got my Ed visa, I have just extended my visa based on study for another 6 months and I am wondering if I need to again file a TM30 or I just carry on with the normal 90 day report ?

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A TM30 form must be filed to inform immigration about your residence in Thailand within 24 hours of moving. However, recent rules suggest that you only need to file a TM30 once for your primary residence, and it does not require resubmission after returning from short trips. If your Ed visa has been extended, you typically continue with the normal 90-day reporting process unless your living situation changes.

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Ben ****

Didn't they charge the rule recently?

You only file a TM30 once for the place you normally stay. No need to file again every time you return there after a short stay elsewhere.

6 years ago

Ben ****

Article in the Bangkok Post about changes to TM30 reporting.

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6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Ben ********

Sadly, different immigration offices implement the rule differently. Kanchanburi requires a TM30 no later than 24 hours after you return.

6 years ago

Philip **********

@Ben ********

.... that’s a good question .....especially if you go to stay with a friend or have an overnight stay away from your normal address .

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Philip *********

Think about it. If you stay at a friends house over night, and the friend doesn't submit a TM30, and then you return back to your place, how would anyone know? It is technically, by the books, illegal, but don't mention it and it'll be fine.

6 years ago

Philip **********

@Benjamin *****

... I hear where you’re coming from . Common sense needs to prevail . The only concern would be if you stay overnight at a hotel .... they submit a Tm30 on your behalf , you may not even know they’ve done it . Etc etc

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Ben ********

ask your local immigration office for their policy

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

A TM30 lets the immigration office know you are currently living. That must be filled out no later than 24 business hours after you stay in a house or hotel.

6 years ago

Tom *******

@Benjamin *****

I completed this when I first got my visa, and haven’t moved apartment since; so the TM30 is to only be done if I move / change address ?

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Tom ******

Each immigration office has their own TM30 policy. According to the form, it's used whenever you stay (*NOT MOVE*) at a new place.

For example:

January 10: You arrive in Thailand, and stay at a hotel. The hotel will file a TM30

January 20: You decided to get a long-term rental for an apartment. You (or your landlord) would file a TM30.

February 1: You decided to take a vacation in Phuket. The hotel in Phuket will file a TM30.

February 5: You return back to Bangkok. You (or your landlord) will file another TM30.

6 years ago