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Do I need to report to immigration after 90 days if I have a lease but don’t stay in Thailand that long?
Oct 23, 2025
6 months ago
Horatio ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI'm kinda confused about the 90 day reporting requirement. If I never stay in the country more than 90 days, does that mean I don't need to do it? What if I signed a lease for an apartment?
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The 90-day reporting requirement only applies if you stay in Thailand for more than 90 days during a single visit. If you never exceed this duration, there is no need to file the report, regardless of whether you have signed a lease for an apartment. The TM30 form, which is a different requirement, must be filed any time you change your residence in Thailand.
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Jeffrey *****
If I have been in Thailand for more than 90-days and did not file the report, can I do a visa run ... book a flight, show up at the airport and pay the 2,000 baht penalty at the airport or is it mandatory to go to immigration and pay the penalty before you fly out?
Shaughn ***********
@Jeffrey ****
they may or may not chase you up on it the next time you are at immigration for something like an extension, or 90 day report. Not at the airport.Reply to
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Elías ********
Yes, never. Most remote workers won't need to do it. I've been here for over a year already, and only had to do it once.
Roxana ******
Ofc not
Paul *******
Correct. A lease has nothing to do with a TM47
Dany ********
correct. only if you stay 90+ days in a single visit… but tbh, if you stay 120 stays and dont do it, no one will care. its not something that is checked anywhere besides when you do something at the immigration office. and then they will often waive the fine and just do it on spot…
James ********
@Dany *******
I can assure you that Jomtien Immigration office collects the 2,000 Thai baht fine on the spot before you are allowed to proceed with any needed Thai Immigration service.The first step into the Jomtien Immigration office is the 90 day report desk... They check ✅ if you have filed a 90 day report on time.
Collect any fine due, then you can go to the other desks where you need service.
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Mercy *********
It is literally just a notification to immigration that you are staying more than 90 days. If you're not, no report. Lease is inconsequential. The
T.M. 30 is different. T.M.30 reports where you are staying / living. That needs to be filed any time you move to a new apartment or leave the country and come back. Hotels will also usually file a t.m.30 if you take a triolp down to the TH beaches or somewhere too, so if you live in Chiang Mai you may need to notify your landlord to file a new one when you get back.
T.M. 30 is different. T.M.30 reports where you are staying / living. That needs to be filed any time you move to a new apartment or leave the country and come back. Hotels will also usually file a t.m.30 if you take a triolp down to the TH beaches or somewhere too, so if you live in Chiang Mai you may need to notify your landlord to file a new one when you get back.
Alexander *******
@Mercy ********
this TM 30 is all over the place. At CW I was told my TM30 was good for the year regardless of how many times I travel abroad in that year.Mercy *********
CW ?
Yeah, well, like everything in Thailand. It depends on where you are and what officers you deal with. Nothing is consistent across the board ever. Just best to know what is required in your specific area and do what they tell you. Beyond that, not much else you can do. Personally, I'd rather just report it than not in case they decide to have a problem with it for some reason.
Yeah, well, like everything in Thailand. It depends on where you are and what officers you deal with. Nothing is consistent across the board ever. Just best to know what is required in your specific area and do what they tell you. Beyond that, not much else you can do. Personally, I'd rather just report it than not in case they decide to have a problem with it for some reason.
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@Mercy ********
do I need to notify my landlord to update my tm30 each time I enter Thailand even when I do not plan on using the tm30 for anything ? I know it resets each time you leave and enter but is it a requirement by the government to renew it?Mercy *********
Anonymous participant 703 yes, it is a legal requirement that could incur a fine if not done. But it is very simple and free and the landlord can do it in minutes online. The landlord is also under legal obligation to do so.
Horatio ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mercy ********
wait so do I need to worry about the TM30 filing at all or is that purely my landlord‘s responsibility?Mercy *********
@Horatio *******
your landlord does it, but you need to make sure to notify your landlord to do it if you leave and come back from somewhere. I usually just msg my landlord through line and let them know and then they send me a copyReply to
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Andi ***********
You do not do the report if you don't stay 90 days even if you rent an apartment
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