Do I need to report to Chiang Mai Immigration after returning from abroad with a 30-day exemption?

TM30 Chiang Mai Immigration Visa regulations Exemption visa Returning to Thailand Thai Immigration requirements

Apr 28, 2023

2 years ago

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after a bounce to Chiang Khong to break my 11 year O/A ret. chain and returning to Chiang Mai with a 30 day exemption [to the townhouse i have lived in with a lease for 7 years]  ... do i need to report to C.M. Imm.?

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The post discusses the requirement to report to the Chiang Mai Immigration office after returning to Thailand with a 30-day exemption and a previous O/A retirement visa. It indicates that filing a TM30 may be necessary upon return, especially since the user has changed visa status and is on a different stamp.

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Wannikea *********

Typically locally in CM if returning on the same extension/visa etc no, but you are on a completely different stamp now and likely they will want a new TM30 filed. Head to the office.

2 years ago

Ellie *******

You need to submit TM30 again when you are back from abroad in CM.

2 years ago

Mike ***************

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@Ellie ******

My neighbor in same situation as me was at Chiang Mai TM30 desk today and was told he must do it .. but if he has 'receipt of notification' paper in his passport and his residence is the same, no need to involve landlord

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Mike **************

the same situation as in he WAS on an OA, bounced out of the country to come in visa exempt and is now gonna apply for an in country Non-O visa ?

I would say FILE a new one you're on a totally new stamp, you don't have a "primary residence" you're here as a "tourist"

2 years ago

Mike ***************

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good point ... WAS on OA

2 years ago

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Mike ***************

James ********

Ask your local Chiang Mai Thai Immigration office for their requirements for the TM30 filing when you return to Thailand... The Policy varies among Thai Immigration offices nationwide.

2 years ago

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James ********

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