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Do I need to submit a new TM30 when returning to the same address in Thailand with a re-entry permit?
Hello,
I have a question about TM30. If I leave Thailand and return using a re-entry permit, and I go back to the same address, do I need to submit a new TM30, or is the old one still valid?
Thank you.
I have a question about TM30. If I leave Thailand and return using a re-entry permit, and I go back to the same address, do I need to submit a new TM30, or is the old one still valid?
Thank you.
Answer summary
When returning to Thailand using a re-entry permit, it's generally advised to submit a new TM30 form, even if you're returning to the same address. Legal opinions vary, and some immigration offices may require it while others might not enforce this rule strictly. If you're uncertain, it's safer to file a new TM30 to avoid potential problems during future renewals or interactions with immigration officials. The TM30 can often be submitted online for convenience.
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Julian ***********
Nonthaburi - No
Graeme *******
Lived Thailand for 41 years, never done a TM 30 in my life.
Mayer *****
just file it. file everything whether it's needed or not. you can't trust any advice in thailand, really, which means. you need to know all the laws, and nobody knows all the laws. So just keep filing things all the time.
Karsten **************
It is NEVER the passport holder there have to make any TN30, it is the landlord
Wayne *******
Karsten Bo Andersen Karsten but it’s your responsibility to make sure it’s been done.
Who do you believe is in fine territory both parties.
The post was about if you leave Thailand and return do you have to do the TM30 the answer is yes you do.
How can a landlord be responsible for a TM30 if you went overseas how would the landlord know?
So don’t live in a bubble otherwise it will burst on you
Who do you believe is in fine territory both parties.
The post was about if you leave Thailand and return do you have to do the TM30 the answer is yes you do.
How can a landlord be responsible for a TM30 if you went overseas how would the landlord know?
So don’t live in a bubble otherwise it will burst on you
Karsten **************
Wayne Lucas landlord have to report if he have a foreigner living, how can that be the foreigners problem?
They can't punished a foreigner for not make TM30, as he can't make it.
They can't punished a foreigner for not make TM30, as he can't make it.
Karsten **************
Wayne Lucas No No No No No
James *******
Never filed one on returning from abroad and never had a problem, Chonburi immigration.
Wayne *******
James Power James be careful by the middle of this year immigration are implementing their enforcement plans.
It if are happy so be it but it’s happing.
Just like the expats stating that the expat new drying license laws won’t happen.
Well as of January 2026 they are being enforced by DLT.
You most probably heard of long queue times to get a DLT appointment, so what’s changed.
Rules are being enforced but LTD that’s why,
Anyway what you do is your decision but a few people are in for a shock sooner rather than later.
It’s happing
It if are happy so be it but it’s happing.
Just like the expats stating that the expat new drying license laws won’t happen.
Well as of January 2026 they are being enforced by DLT.
You most probably heard of long queue times to get a DLT appointment, so what’s changed.
Rules are being enforced but LTD that’s why,
Anyway what you do is your decision but a few people are in for a shock sooner rather than later.
It’s happing
RadiantR*********
When you been here a while you start to understand that that is no general rules that every parts of Thailand works after. Some people say Yes to your question some say NO.
Best way is always to go to immigration office to get the correct answer for just their aria
Best way is always to go to immigration office to get the correct answer for just their aria
Kjell ***********
You need a new one
OxyJane ****
From what I discussed with the immigration officer, they said that every time If you leave Thailand and re-enter the country, a TM30 report must be submitted again. One of my foreign friends has been fined for this before
Wayne *******
OxyJane Ch great post and it’s correct, others assume going on holiday in Thailand for a few weeks is okay but again TM30 has to be done upon your return,
Fon ********
yes you do.you can do online very easily
Graham ********
Yes
Patrick ******
I have a feeling you should or if you don't one time it will go wrong for you.it is less than 2 mins with submitting a spreadsheet and changing new dates .
Ashok *******
A s under thai law constitution
Paul ********
YES
Matthew ******
Depends on you visa type , I’m on a working visa and no need and I travel every week .
Sara *******
Once you leave Thailand, your earlier filed TM30 expires...when you return back even after a short period, you need to file again TM30 and your 90 days start again from recent arrival date ...
Ian ******
Yes by law!
Christer ****************
I tought form was TM47???
Tony *********
Christer Livsey-svedman TM47 is 90 day report
Christer ****************
Tony Reimann Also proof were you live in thought
Kevin *******
New
Scott **********
Supposed to, even for domestic travel. As you’re hearing in these comments, some officers or offices might not care until you’re up for a renewal of your stay permit. I understand what they are saying, but that’s going to depend on the immigration officer and when they find out you didn’t re-register. It doesn’t take much time, so why not do it?
Wayne *******
Scott Brooklyn great post Scott it’s so accurate
Phil ******
Yep within 24 hours
Alan *******
best submit another to be safe
Vladimir **********
Depends on your immigration office.
Bob **********
In Jomtien I was told no I travel a lot haven’t done one in probably a couple years
Wayne *******
Bob D'Andrea Bob you have been advise stop advising others on incorrect information by a visa office,
You are misleading others to do the wrong thing.
You honestly have no idea.
It’s irrelevant what you have done let’s hope by the middle of 2026 the immigration will implement planned changes, because you know it all you will know those changes.
Just like the 2926 driving licence changes but again you know it all.
Your statements are just misleading and honestly you should be reported.
Just stop it
You are misleading others to do the wrong thing.
You honestly have no idea.
It’s irrelevant what you have done let’s hope by the middle of 2026 the immigration will implement planned changes, because you know it all you will know those changes.
Just like the 2926 driving licence changes but again you know it all.
Your statements are just misleading and honestly you should be reported.
Just stop it
Bob **********
Wayne Lucas it’s not misleading it’s the way it is in Jomtien update as often as you want but that’s not what the OP is asking while your at it file a Thai tax return also
Sam *****
Legally, TM 30 required when entering Thailand from abroad, moving to a new address and returning to a the same place after staying somewhere else in Thailand. A return to same address after overseas trip require a fresh TM30 as immigration consider it a new arrival. Like some said, some offices may overlook it during renewal, some may not and fine. So safer to submit it takes a few mins
Wayne *******
Sam Sam Great direct to the point Sam spot on positive post.
Tony ********
Sam Sam sorry, legally its not required if returning to the registered address within the valid check-in dates. However it is highly recomended if you need to interact with an IO to reregister and reprint it.
Ian **********
Sam Sam You are mostly correct. The fact he is using a re-entry permit means he is returning using his original permission to stay, so it is not a new arrival. My friend visited me last year arriving visa-exempt. I had to do a TM30 for him when he arrived. I purchased a re-entry permit and we travelled to Vietnam. On the return he arrived visa-exempt again and I used my re-entry permit. I went to immigration and the head guy said I have to do a new TM30 for my friend as he has arrived using a new permission to stay but I do not need a new one. The only problem is that many IOs don't understand this rule so will give incorrect advice, and you certainly do not want to tell them they are wrong :D
Wayne *******
Ian Morrison Ian not correct Sam is spot on.
If you live in Thailand and leave Thailand for a holiday or even travel within Thailand for a period of time you have to do a TM30 upon your return even if you have live in the address for a longtime.
Your opinion is completely wrong a re-entry permit has no relevance with a TM30.
Your assumption may be okay for awhile if that’s what you believe. But then when you go for a renewal you are rejected because the TM30 wasn’t done, if you rent it may say landlord responsibility but it’s the renters responsibility to ensure it’s been done.
It’s your problem if you follow what you feel and are okay with but I am not going to bore you with the very situation as you put it impacted a friend when I told him you go on holiday in Thailand or to another country he has to do a TM30.
His response it’s the landlord responsibility I told him how does a landlord know you are on holiday?
Finally he got the message, I told him ask the immigration officer at immigration at the information counter at Chon Buri in the brown uniform she stated if you don’t it likely it eventually catch up with you.
If you live in Thailand and leave Thailand for a holiday or even travel within Thailand for a period of time you have to do a TM30 upon your return even if you have live in the address for a longtime.
Your opinion is completely wrong a re-entry permit has no relevance with a TM30.
Your assumption may be okay for awhile if that’s what you believe. But then when you go for a renewal you are rejected because the TM30 wasn’t done, if you rent it may say landlord responsibility but it’s the renters responsibility to ensure it’s been done.
It’s your problem if you follow what you feel and are okay with but I am not going to bore you with the very situation as you put it impacted a friend when I told him you go on holiday in Thailand or to another country he has to do a TM30.
His response it’s the landlord responsibility I told him how does a landlord know you are on holiday?
Finally he got the message, I told him ask the immigration officer at immigration at the information counter at Chon Buri in the brown uniform she stated if you don’t it likely it eventually catch up with you.
Sam *****
Ian Morrison what you mentioned is the overlook part at the end. The law requires submissions as mentioned, regardless of the inconsistent implementation or verbal waivers. What john mentioned as his new experience is the legal requirement
John **********
@Ian *********
it all depends on your local immigration office. Mine expects a new TM30 if I spend one night in a hotel inside Thailand. Over the years this office has changed the rules a number of times as staff have changed, initially I didn't have to file a new TM30 even when returning from abroad, then I had to file a new one only when returning from abroad, and now 1 night in a hotel requires a new one.John **********
@Rudi **********
yes
Rudi ***********
@John *********
Do these regulations also apply to those who have a yellow house book?Petrov ********
OPSam Sam Yes if i submit but every time have to write to agency and they to landlord and waiting from them to send me back. If i can do by my self never will ask.
Sam *****
Petrov Petrov You can submit if you get authorisatiom from landlord to submit. Some may do that, some may not. Talk with your agent/landlord
Petrov ********
OPSam Sam I speak already they want to do by them selfs.
Bob **********
Sam Sam depends on what office
Wannikea *********
Just file again it takes 2 minutes.
Jim ********
Wannikea Wanblee not in Jontiem
Dino ***********
Jim Duggan online no need to go anywhere
Wannikea *********
Jim Duggan TM30 can be filed online.
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Wannikea *********
Graham Seal that's for a 90 day report.
Graham ******
Wannikea Wanblee but first time after re-entry usually has to be done in person (or by mail)
Frank **********
That is up to the Immigration Office that you use. Some require a new one and some do not.
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