Do I need to inform immigration of my accommodation upon arrival in Thailand with a 60 e visa?

May 20, 2023
2 years ago
Andrew *******
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Hi all. Just wondered . I have arrived in Thailand on a 60 e visa. Do I have to inform immigration upon arrival of where I'm staying, as I have already given proof upon application ?

Thanks in advance .
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Upon arrival in Thailand on a 60 e visa, it is not strictly necessary for you to inform immigration of where you're staying, as the requirement usually falls on the accommodation provider to register your details. If you're staying in a hotel, they typically handle this automatically. However, it is advisable to have proof of accommodation just in case, even though it is rarely requested at immigration. If you plan to stay longer or require an extension, ensuring that the registration is completed may become important.
David *******
No, you don’t have to do anything. The legal requirement is for the place you are staying to notify Immigration of any foreigner staying there. Hotels generally do it automatically online. If you’re staying in rented accommodation such as a condo then it is the owner/agent of that condo that does it. If staying with Thai family then they should do it.

If you don’t intend to go to Immigration for an Extension then you really don’t need to worry about it.

If you are going to Immigration then they might fine you (though it should be the property owner) for it not being done.

At the airport you theoretically need to have proof of accommodation to enter the country but I’ve never been asked in 36 years of visiting Thailand.
Andrew *******
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@David ******
Many thanks David .
Chris *******
Yes technically all foreign Nationals have to have their address registration within 24 hours of arrival.

It's called a tm30, if you are in a hotel it is usually done for you.

If you will just be leaving the country after 60 days, it likely won't matter if you are registered or not.

If for some reason you are staying longer, you may run into problems if it is not done.
Andrew *******
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@Chris ******
aha. My other half didn't realise . Nor did I as I have always come on 30 or 45 day passport before. I might have to do some crawling with them then. Thanks for the advice .
Brandon ************
It's always advisable to have proof of where you'll be staying the first week or two but they almost never ask for proof.

Just make sure you hand them your printed evisa and after you step away from the counter check your passport to make sure they gave you the correct stamp. You should always do this as it's very easy to fix a mistake immediately but much harder to fix it afterwards.
Andrew *******
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@Brandon ***********
many thanks. I've checked the passport stamp and its fine . It's just someone said if I wanted to apply for a 30 day extension and haven't registered at local immigration upon arrival I could suck a fine?
Brandon ************
@Andrew ******
that's called a TM30. The landlord or property owner is required to register all foreigners that are staying at the property.

Some offices require proof that a TM30 was filed for a tourist visa extension and some do not.

Bangkok usually doesn't ask for it but Chiang Mai always does for example.
Andrew *******
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@Brandon ***********
Typical . I'm staying in Chiang Mai at my other half's place !
Brandon ************
@Andrew ******
if they are the property owner they can register online to file for you. Google "section 38" I think there's also an Android app
Andrew *******
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@Brandon ***********
many thanks Brandon .
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