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Do I need to file a TM30 for my boyfriend staying at my house in Bangkok with a DTV entry?
Nov 18, 2025
5 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHello, seeking for advice. My Boyfriend just got his DTV approved and he's going to stay at my house in Bangkok on his first arrival using DTV entry. Do I have to do TM30?
Thank you in advance.
Thank you in advance.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The consensus in the responses is that yes, a TM30 must be filed for your boyfriend if he is staying at your residence. If you are the housemaster listed on the "Tabian Baan" (house registration), you can file it yourself. If not, the landlord must do it. Alternatively, your boyfriend can file it personally at immigration. The filing can be done online or in person, with specific documents required depending on who is filing.
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Yes
Mike **********
You can do it on line. Its fast and easy.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you
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JewishM*******
REPORT him
JewishM*******
JewishMale1984 try apply for THAI WIFE visa. better for him
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERErrrrr...we're not married 🤷🏻♀️
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DTV_Be*******
Yes maybe
If you’re the housemaster in the Tambien Bahn you can do the TM30
If your not the housemaster in the Tambien Bahn you will have to go to CW you have a 7 day window to do this
You can also do it online just make an account
Photocopy of the housemaster ID card,
Tambien Bahn,
Power of Attorney form (แบบฟอร์มมอบอำนาจ)
Your ID card photocopy
TDAC Photocopy
His passport photocopy
Visa photocopy
Immigration stamp photocopy
TM30 form
And fill out the spreadsheet page
Go to their new location floor 3
If you stay at the same residence you can do short trips in country without renewing it each time (CW allows)
Every time he returns from an international trip you must register every time
Online 24 hours…at CW 7 days
If you’re the housemaster in the Tambien Bahn you can do the TM30
If your not the housemaster in the Tambien Bahn you will have to go to CW you have a 7 day window to do this
You can also do it online just make an account
Photocopy of the housemaster ID card,
Tambien Bahn,
Power of Attorney form (แบบฟอร์มมอบอำนาจ)
Your ID card photocopy
TDAC Photocopy
His passport photocopy
Visa photocopy
Immigration stamp photocopy
TM30 form
And fill out the spreadsheet page
Go to their new location floor 3
If you stay at the same residence you can do short trips in country without renewing it each time (CW allows)
Every time he returns from an international trip you must register every time
Online 24 hours…at CW 7 days
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you so much. I'm a house master in my Tabien Baan. My bad that I haven't gone through their website yet so my questions are pretty scattered. However what's CW? Is it the immigration office at government complex?
DTV_Be*******
Anonymous participant
It’s just an abbreviation for
Chang Wattahna govt complex (CW) because I hate writing the entire name
It’s just an abbreviation for
Chang Wattahna govt complex (CW) because I hate writing the entire name
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERRight on
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Jari **********
Passport and home owners"Tabian baan" blue book
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you
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Andrew *********
Yes if you own it. Landlord if you dont.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERI own my house, at least less hassle.
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สมองควาย ******
Yes
Kyle *******
He can do it himself also just show his passport at immigration takes 5 mins
Marianne ********
@Kyle ******
Just a passport is not enough at most offices. My office wants a lease or a letter from the landlord saying I am allowed to stay at the property.
Landlords ID, and ownership documents.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERShould be easier if I go with him at Bangkok immigration bureau right? I will just have to take my land title deed. And can I do it at the same time we'll do a 90 days report?.
Marianne ********
Anonymous participant It is supposed to be done within 24 hours of arrival.
It will only be easier if you go with him, if you are the owner and bring copies of all the paperwork.
... but then you might as well just register an account here for online filing.
It will only be easier if you go with him, if you are the owner and bring copies of all the paperwork.
... but then you might as well just register an account here for online filing.
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Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERYes I own my house, I gotta do research on this. I'm in the US with him now. Have to get this done right away after we arrive in Bangkok. Thanks a ton!!!!
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer You can already register your account when you have necessary documents. Then the TM30 registration itself can be done online when your boyfriend is in Bangkok. The online TM30 registration is just within a few minutes. My advise is to download the proof of registration PDF after doing this, as you might need it later and it is only downloadable for a limited time.
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ORIGINAL POSTERThank you 🙏
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Robert *******
yes
Marianne ********
Whoever the landlord/owner/manager is where it is staying, will need to do the TM30.
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