Answered6 years ago

Do I Need to Refile TM30 for One Year Extension of Stay in Thailand?

TM30 Visa Renewal Extension of Stay

Jaime *********

asked Aug 5, 2020

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I have just returned to Thailand and completed my 15 day quarantine after being stuck in the UK because of the flight ban. My one year extension of stay for working at my school is due for renewal in September.

I did the TM30 last year and have read that the new rule is that it only needs to be done once, on moving to a new house or condo. I assume that means I don't need to do a new TM30 for my one year extension of stay which is due in October at Chang Wattana.

Is that correct?

Answer summary

The user is seeking clarification on whether they need to file a new TM30 form after returning to Thailand and before renewing their one-year extension of stay. After completing a 15-day quarantine and having previously filed TM30 while living at the same address, they believe a new filing is not necessary. However, responses from the community suggest varying interpretations of the rules, with some recommending that filing a new TM30 for safety is prudent.

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Tod *********

While the new ruling is clear (if you are returning to your primary address here where you have previously filed a TM30 you don't need to refile)

I would still go to the Muang Thong Thani location and file a new TM30.

There is no down side to doing it and then you're covered when you apply for your new yearly extension

6 years ago

Jaime *********

Thanks Tod.

MTT Immig seems to be taking over.

Is this permanent or temporary?

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Jaime ********

it's due to the large number of people stranded here due to covid and the need to keep the herds :O err hordes of people social distanced.

6 years ago

Jaime *********

Tod's opinion appears to be that I don't need to do it but best to check.

6 years ago

Jaime *********

As I said, I did a TM30 last year and I'm living at the same condo so, from what I've read from officialdom, I don't have to do another one unless I move to a new condo. However, as Monti says, you never know how they will interpŕet the rules.

6 years ago

Robert *******

The hotel where you stayed should have done the address registration as you stayed there, You have to report within 24 hours on returning on your own address

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

I'm under the impression that a TM30 still needs to be done whenever you enter the country. Each immigration office does have their own rules about TM30.

6 years ago