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Do I need to file a TM30 every time I enter Thailand with a METV for short stays?
Mar 20, 2026
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TurquoiseP**********
ORIGINAL POSTERI have a METV & my fiancee & I rent a condo, Do I need a TM30 everytime I visit her(29 days & under)?
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The TM30 registration is technically required each time an alien enters Thailand, as it serves to notify immigration about their whereabouts. For brief visits of under 30 days while on a METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa), it may not be strictly enforced, especially if the individual does not need to interact with immigration. The responsibility to file the TM30 lies with the property owner or landlord, and local immigration practices can vary. While it’s advisable to follow official procedures, many expats report that enforcement is often lenient if there is no reason to deal with immigration.
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Ian **********
Every time you enter Thailand using your METV it is a new permission to stay so a new TM30 is required
Steve ********
yes
Rick **********
Why are you asking people on social media ? That's what Google is for
Stuart *********
Why are you in this group then? This group wouldn’t exist if you could rely on Google to give correct answers.
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Justin **********
Technically yes, if you are renting it with her then the landlord should be filling out the TM30.
In practice, will it have any affect on you, no it won't, especially if you have no reason to visit immigration like to get a certificate of residency etc etc
In practice, will it have any affect on you, no it won't, especially if you have no reason to visit immigration like to get a certificate of residency etc etc
Stephen ********
If you're only here 29 days don't even worry about it. No-one will care
Determine**********
Officially yes but practically no. If you have no reason to interact with immigration while in Thailand you will have no issues.
Michael ********
Totally different rules depends what immigration office who handle this matter.
TurquoiseP**********
ORIGINAL POSTEROk thanks
I’ll visit the condo office on my arrival to log a TM30
I’ll visit the condo office on my arrival to log a TM30
Chris ******
Not if you're returning to the same address.
Ian **********
Chris Gibb Correct if he has a re-entry permit, but you do not get a re-entry permit with a METV.
Allan ********
Ian Morrison not so. Re-entry permit has nothing to do with the TM30.
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Allan ********
Chris Gibb incorrect. You need to check with your specific immigration office.
Chris ******
Allan Deacon Correct as far as I'm concerned according to my immigration office.
Allan ********
Chris Gibb which is great for you. Unfortunately not everyone goes to your immigration office.
Chris ******
Allan Deacon but there again you don't need to do a tm 30 with a metv, as the op was on about.
Another note is if you don't have to deal with immigration no need to do the TM30,,.
Another note is if you don't have to deal with immigration no need to do the TM30,,.
Jan ******************
Chris Gibb and for the rest of more than 80 offices?
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Jan ******************
Basically it’s the condo owners responsibility to register a TM.30 for you as tenants within 24 hours of arrival and if you’ll formally need to update or register a new TM.30 each time you re-enter to the same address depends on local immigration practice.
John **********
In theory yes, in reality if you don't need to go to immigration then not essential
Allan ********
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depends on the individual office. Some insist if returning from overseas.Graham ******
Allan Deacon and John's answer still applies ;)
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Potpon******
Yes anytime an alien arrives from an overseas destination the housemaster must put in a TM30 if they stay overnight
Mitigating factors
If you’re registered to that house and you go on a short in country trip you don’t have to re register once coming “home”…
most places like Bangkok allow this, some immigration offices might have their own rules
Good Luck
Mitigating factors
If you’re registered to that house and you go on a short in country trip you don’t have to re register once coming “home”…
most places like Bangkok allow this, some immigration offices might have their own rules
Good Luck
Luc ************
Potpong_Life my gf never does. Puya baan knows I'm here. That's enough
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