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Do I need to refile a TM30 after staying in a hotel for one night in Chiang Mai?

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May 14, 2025

3 days ago

John **********

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I have to go to Chiang Mai for one night to get my friends from the airport. My tm30 obviously is registered to my address . Ideal I want a hotel that will not raise a tm30, but it's not an ideal world. So if they do raise a tm30  would need to go to immigration within 24 hours of my return to register to my address again. Thanks in advance.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the TM30 form and whether it needs to be refiled after staying in a hotel for one night in Chiang Mai. Many users share their experiences with local immigration offices, noting that requirements can vary by location. Some state they have never had to refile after short hotel stays, while others emphasize the importance of having the TM30 updated for 90-day reports and other immigration services. It is recommended to also check online filing options for TM30 to maintain records up to date.

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Andrew ********

You dont need a tm30 for going to a hotel for one night I was in CM for 3 nights ( not my address on tm30 ) to visit and returned to my registered address. If you want recommendation for hotel check into star hotel. Personally suggest that hotel its location to everything in CM and fair priced.

a day ago

Wannikea *********

I also live in Chiang Rai, use Mae Sai office, my understanding is they don't care about this for trips around thailand if you are returning to your main residence.

2 days ago

John **********

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@Wannikea ********

Thank you so much. Totally my fault I forgot to ask like last time I was in immigration.

2 days ago

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John **********

Michael *******

Changes all the time very irritating ……

2 days ago

Sylvia ********

Jomtien immigration no need to report if you have retirement one year visa

2 days ago

Robert ********

I have asked my immigration over 10 years ago and they said I don’t need to (maybe because I’m married to Thai?).

Give it a try.

2 days ago

Wannikea *********

Where do you usually live?

2 days ago

John **********

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@Wannikea ********

Chiang Rai Province immigration is not so close.

2 days ago

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John **********

Stephen ********

I had a tm30 lodged about 2 months ago. Recently was away and stayed in Bangkok, then Koh Tao, then Koh Yao Yai. Total travel period of about 2 weeks. Went to immigration yesterday for a residence certificate and they were happy enough with my original TM30. That was at Jomtien, maybe other areas differ

2 days ago

Graham ******

Many replies stating "my Immigration Office" or similar but failing to name that office so a load of meaningless replies. Come on folks, be clear when replying.

2 days ago

Greg *********

I travel all over Thailand and never bother with renewing TM30 and no problems when I return and have go to immigration for something.

2 days ago

Nick ************

My IO have made it quite clear that I must re register tm30 each time I return home after only one night away at another address. I now do it on line. In addition if you file 90 day report on line and your current tm30 does not match the home address it will be rejected. I always file tm30 on line just before 90 day report just to be certain all matches up and do not have any issues. .

2 days ago

Adam **********

Book an Air BnB no TM 30 that way.