Do retirement extension or long-stay visa holders need to report TM30 when returning to the same address in Thailand?

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I’ve just been reading the latest on the proposed amendments to the TM30 requirements, am I right in assuming the following. If you’re on a retirement extension or a long stay visa, and have multiple re entry permits, when returning form abroad to the same  address in Thailand, you don’t need to report for the TM30.

Ask Thailand · Answer

According to recent discussions regarding amendments to the TM30 reporting requirements, it appears that holders of retirement extensions or long-stay visas who have multiple re-entry permits may not need to report to the TM30 upon returning to the same address in Thailand. This understanding is supported by various expats who have shared their experiences, indicating inconsistencies in how different immigration offices enforce these rules. Overall, while some areas like Chiang Mai and Phuket have confirmed this change to require a TM30 only when moving to a new address, others are still following the old procedures.

James ********* · Answer

That's the way I read it also...I am on Thailand Elite so have two more years before I have to do it again, assuming I don't move to a new location in that time...happy days

Ben ***** · Answer

I am on a work permit with BOI as well but we still need to do 90day reporting abounding to imigration last week.

Steve ******* · Answer

I believe you are assuming correctly. That's how I read it.

Henry ********* · Answer

So far only Chiang Mai and Phuket have confirmed the change and only require a new TM30 if you move to a new address. It does look fairly official though, so hopefully other offices will fall in line.

Roy *********** · Answer

I am not sure you are correct in saying you do not have to report coming back from abroad. As I read it, the landlord or house owner (for me my wife) does not have to report anymore.

That also is a huge benefit to some, as they do not have to chase their landlord to do the paperwork.

Greg ******** · Answer

When I was on retirement extension for a year I tried at Jomtien to report for TM30 a couple of times after returning from overseas. They chased me away both times saying no need if returning same address. It would seem though different Imm Offices applied the rules differently. I hope this latest directive is to standardise. I am on BOI Work Permit now though and no TM30 or 90 day reporting. I mentioned it at work and nobody even knew what they were and had never done it.

Bobby ******** · Answer

That's how it reads to me

Do retirement extension or long-stay visa holders need to report TM30 when returning to the same address in Thailand?

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