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Do I need to file a TM47 report before leaving Thailand if I'm returning within a week?

90-day report TM47 immigration Thai visa regulations expat living in Bangkok

Mar 5, 2025

5 days ago

Anonymous *************

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Hello! Question about 90 days report. My first 90 days will be March 10, I leave Thailand on March 16 for a week trip. After that I plan to come back and stay more than 90 days, I also plan to do a 90-day report and get a resident certificate => come to the immigration office. 

Do I have to do TM47 now if I plan to leave country soon? Do they check TM47 for previous entries in the immigration office and will there be problems in the future if I don’t do it now?

I live in Bangkok, there are long queues in immigration office. I don’t understand if it’s worth wasting my time

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is asking about the necessity of filing the TM47 form for their 90-day report before a brief trip outside Thailand. They are concerned about whether not filing it before their departure could lead to future issues upon their return. Responses in the comments affirm that the report is generally required if staying 90 consecutive days and explain the timing flexibility for filing it.

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René *******

The rules says you have can do the 90 day report 14 days before until 7 days after these 90 days. Since you leave on day 96, maybe you can slip it.

4 days ago

Vitaly ********

Yeah, that’s the rule, but an idiotic one (duplicates tm30 for one) and not strictly enforced. You would have zero problems here in Koh Samui, but Bangkok is more strict. However the realistic worst case scenario is 2000 baht fine

4 days ago

John **********

You spend 90 consecutive days inside Thailand then you are legally required to do a report

5 days ago

Wannikea *********

Follow the Fn rules if you're gonna visit Thailand

5 days ago

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Wannikea *********

What are the consequences of not filing a TM47 report in Thailand if I leave and return later?

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13 days ago