Do I need to provide TM30 for a 30-day extension after entering Thailand on a tourist visa?

Thai Visa Rules Tourist Visa TM6 TM30 Visa Extension Immigration Process Exemption Stamp

May 30, 2023

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi

Previously, I have flown into Thailand and received visa exempt stamps which I have extended with ease at IT Square Laksi. I never needed a TM6 or TM30 to do the extension of an exemption stamp.

However, my most recent entry was a land entry using a 60 day tourist visa obtained in Penang. This time I received a TM6 on entry, which I assume I'll need to take to do the 30 day extension.

Can I also confirm whether or not I'll also need the TM30 this time at the Chaengwattana immigration? 

Many thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the necessity of providing a TM30 form for a 30-day extension after entering Thailand on a 60-day tourist visa. Previous experience with visa extensions has not required a TM30, and they are unsure if this holds true for their current situation. Comments indicate that while a TM30 may be requested for extensions, experiences vary, with some users not being asked for it despite the TM6 being issued.

Giorgio ******

TM6 is clipped in the passport anyway .so ig thry want it they'll find it right there 5555

2 years ago

Craig **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Update for those interested - wasn't asked for a TM30 or even a TM6 despite being given one when I entered Thailand.

2 years ago

Chris *********************

That's the best thing about living in a smallish province, will a imagination office .

Go 1st time be nice the wife bought them coffee while prossesing, no problem since.

2 years ago

Jan **********

I was asked. (april.

2 years ago

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

If you have a TM6 you'll need the original and a copy for your extension.

In Bangkok it's random if they ask you for a TM30 for a tourist extension. They might ask or they might not.

2 years ago

Kool *******

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

They ask for the TM30 when they don't see a current one in their database when they scan your passport bar code. Lots of Airbnbs don't file them, and also when people stay with friends. If there is a current TM30 on file then they don't ask. It's not done randomly.

2 years ago

Ni**

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

Couple weeks ago they printed out my TM30 history and asked to sign.

2 years ago

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