Do I need to notify my landlord to file a TM30 when moving from a hotel to a rental condo in Thailand?

TM30 Visa Regulations Immigration Living in Thailand Expat Life

Sep 14, 2024

3 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I have a question about TM30 filing. So if I were to land in BKK and stay in a hotel for a few days, I assume that hotel will file the TM30. I then proceed to my rental condo in UTH . Do I need to notify my land lord to file TM30 too? 

If I were to fly straight to UTH, I assume I will need to notify my land lord to file my TM30 as well?

Thanks 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The TM30 filing is a legal requirement in Thailand for accommodation providers to report the presence of foreigners. If you arrive in Bangkok and stay at a hotel, the hotel should file a TM30 for you. When relocating to your rental condo in Udon Thani, it is necessary to inform your landlord to file a TM30 as well. This also applies if you fly directly to UTH, as any change of address requires a new TM30 filing. It's crucial for compliance, as immigration authorities are strict about TM30 regulations.

Keith *******

The landlord/hotel etc are obligated by law to notify the authorities whether you tell them or not.

3 months ago

Bart **************

Yes your landlord needs to file w TM30 and hence you need to notify him.

Just curious how living on an airport is working out :p

3 months ago

Benoit *********

I heard that if you have a multiple re-entry, you no longer need to do the TM 30 after a trip outside Thailand (of course, by doing it on the validity date). Can someone confirm if this is correct or not!?

3 months ago

Randy **********

@Benoit ********

i was by the immigration officer last trip I was required to do one...even on a visa run to Cambodia

3 months ago

Brandon ************

@Benoit ********

that's not true. Nothing changes the TM30 law. The property owner must report all foreigners that are staying at the property within 24 hours.

3 months ago

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Brandon ************

Tony ********

Technically your tm30 'check in date' should always be greater than or equal to your tm47 'arrival date', to fulfil one of the 90 day reporting requirements.

3 months ago

Bob **********

Yes whenever you change addresses you need to file a TM30

3 months ago

Aake **********

Make a new TM30 imigration are sensitive regarding that report

3 months ago

Brandon ************

The hotel is legally required to file a TM30 for you. Whether they do or not, who knows.

If you have lived in your condo for a while, and your landlord previously filed a TM30 for you, you would need to check with Udon Thani immigration to find out if they require a new TM30 when you return from traveling outside of the country. Most immigration offices do require it, but some do not.

3 months ago

Tore *********

@Brandon ***********

when renting condo long term, is it incorrect to register and report TM30 yourself ?

3 months ago

Brandon ************

@Tore ********

if you own the condo you can do it.

Or you can get the ownership documents from the owner and register under their name.

You cannot register as a tenant.

3 months ago

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Brandon ************

Roy *********

@Brandon ***********

Actually Udon Thani immigration usually doesn't bother with it.

But as you say it doesn't hurt to check.

3 months ago

Lim ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for your reply. Will check with local immigration! 🙏😊

3 months ago

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