Do I need to report to immigration if I travel outside my province while on a Non-O Retirement Visa in Thailand?

Non-O Visa Immigration Policy Phetchaburi

Nov 5, 2019

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I went to  immigration  office in  tai  yang  phetchaburi.  I have non o  retirement Visa.  I asked  officer  do I have to report  at immigration  office  if I have stayed  outside  the  province  for a few days example bkk. He told  me do not have to do. Only  time to do is if I have  returned from UK. Or if I have problems.  He spoke excellent  English  and was so helpful

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user reported their experience at the immigration office in Phetchaburi regarding their Non-O retirement visa. They were informed that reporting to immigration is not necessary for short trips within Thailand, such as visiting Bangkok, unless coming from abroad or facing issues. Comments indicate varying policies across different immigration offices in Thailand, with some requiring more frequent reporting.

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Robert *******

And with the wise words of

@John *******

I close the comments, yes it depends on the enforcement of your immigration office, Yes you get away if you stay without getting your self registered on another location, but how do i explain: please dear hotel manager, I do not like to tell my land lord I spend a few nights in this hotel and ask him to report at immigration that I'm back in my rental condo. Please break the law to help me, if police do check I will pay the max 10.000 Thb a person fines for you. have fun out there, but be careful

5 years ago

John ********

it's great many of you people don't have to report..my local immigration says every time even if in same province..not complaining..50 km away...we make it part of our shopping day..

5 years ago

John ********

point i'm making and admins have said it too..each Immigration office has different policy..so one has to check with their local office..

5 years ago

Michael ********

Just wondering, if you travel somewhere but don’t register in your name, then perhaps you would not need to report to immigration?

5 years ago

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Michael ********

This seems to be the standard throughout Thailand- most only require a report if you leave the country and return.

5 years ago

Cabbie ******

Unfortunately not in Phuket ... IO says report every time I leave the province - which is ok now that I know and do it via my app 🤷‍♀️

5 years ago

Thomas **********

Isn't it funny? When I come back from Europe I return to my house. Where else would I go?

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Thomas **********

Jeremy ********

i hear reports from this group that CW has the same policy on the TM30 filing

5 years ago

Steve *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Exactly Tod. But I thought I let you know there policy

5 years ago

Tod *********

thanx for the update. (y)

Remember this is ONLY for the Phetchaburi Immigration Office

Each office seems to have it's own policy on TM30s and re-filing for in country travel.

Check with YOUR immigration office and follow what they say to do.

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Tod *********

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Do holders of a Non-O retirement visa need to notify immigration when leaving and returning to Thailand?

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