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Do we need to report our son and his wife to immigration when they arrive in Thailand?
Dec 5, 2024
a year ago
David ***********
ORIGINAL POSTEROur son and his wife are visiting Thailand soon. They will come directly to our house. Based on what I read here we will have to report to the immigration office on arrival. Is that correct?
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Yes, according to Thai law, you must complete a TM30 Notification to report the address where your son and his wife will be staying, especially if their stay exceeds 24 hours. However, for short stays (less than 60 days), many tourists do not practically report this if they are just visiting family and not requiring immigration services. Online TM30 submissions are acceptable, and it's advisable to ensure compliance with local laws to avoid potential fines.
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Beatriz **********
Yes, generally, when someone arrives in Thailand, the address where they will stay needs to be registered with immigration, especially for long-term stays. The process may vary depending on the type of visa, so it's important to check the specific requirements for their case.
I recommend contacting Expat Money Forum for guidance on immigration procedures and to ensure everything complies with local rules. They can help with detailed information and support.
I recommend contacting Expat Money Forum for guidance on immigration procedures and to ensure everything complies with local rules. They can help with detailed information and support.
Bent *************
Yes
Douglas *******
No problem the house master will be the one charged the $2000 baht fine.
David ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Douglas ******
yeah but the house master is the wife and by default I pay the fine.Nongnuch ********
@Douglas ******
😂 In reality, when you visit Immigration, and while you are there they find out you missed the TM30 registration, it will be YOU who will have to pay the 2000.- THB. Immigration won't allow you to leave before you haven't paid up . . .
now try to get that back from your landlord, matey
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Nongnuch ********
David Alexander . . . For the vast majority of tourists, that don’t stay any longer than the 60 days on a visa-exemption, visiting family and staying with such family, visiting friends and staying at their friend’s premises, or travelling in Thailand using hotels, guesthouses and resorts, and not needing any services of, or interacting with the Thai Immigration Office.
Then it is not really practical to do a TM30 Notification every time you change the accommodation.
Even though it is required by law for anyone to be registered in the TM30 system as living in those premises, on Immigration within 24 hours of arrival.
If you got no business on Immigration, just travel freely, nobody will ask you for a completed TM30
And even if you will have business with Immigration, like applying for a 30-days Extension, just check into a hotel, have them printout an up-to-date TM30 registration and get your business on Immigration done, no questions will be asked
Then it is not really practical to do a TM30 Notification every time you change the accommodation.
Even though it is required by law for anyone to be registered in the TM30 system as living in those premises, on Immigration within 24 hours of arrival.
If you got no business on Immigration, just travel freely, nobody will ask you for a completed TM30
And even if you will have business with Immigration, like applying for a 30-days Extension, just check into a hotel, have them printout an up-to-date TM30 registration and get your business on Immigration done, no questions will be asked
Simon *******
I came to Thailand,was 60 day stamped,never asked where I was staying nor did they ask about onward ticket
Dca *****
Look, for the vast majority of tourists on a short visit to family and staying with such family (short visit = < less than 60 days tourist visa exemption), and not needing services of, or interacting with the Thai Immigration Office, then not really practical to do a TM.30 Notification, even though it is required by law for anyone staying more than 24 hours at any one location....
However, cannot feign complete ignorance as they specifically asked a question here in this Facebook Group, so there are cases where there are Thai Immigration Officers activiely checking, such as the many cases in Nakhon Si Thammarat for failing to file TM.30
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However, cannot feign complete ignorance as they specifically asked a question here in this Facebook Group, so there are cases where there are Thai Immigration Officers activiely checking, such as the many cases in Nakhon Si Thammarat for failing to file TM.30
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6Stevan ***********
Tm 30 do it on line
Phil ******
TM30 by law. Online is fine
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eeee69e0ad3bd5dRuud ******************
Fully correct.
Stig **************
Yes TM30
Peter *********
If not staying more than 60 days not needed if stay longer yes
Peter **********
yes, your wife fills 1st page as housemaster and each visitor is listedon 2nd page. take their passports and a tm30 form will be stapled in.
Ruud ******************
@Peter ********
nonsens, you have to report within 24hoursMichael *******
Until they end up in hospital or cop shop and then house owner is in the deep stuff - law is fairly clear on house owner/landlord responsibility - always register my daughter or friends when they stay I don’t need to get on the wrong side of immig not worth it
Nongnuch ********
@Ruud *****************
For the vast majority of tourists, that don’t stay longer than the 60 days on a visa-exemption, visiting family and staying with such family, visiting friends and staying at their friend’s premises, or travelling in Thailand using hotels, guesthouses and resorts, and not needing any services of, or interacting with the Thai Immigration Office:Then it is not really practical to do a TM30 Notification every time you change the accommodation.
Even though it is required by law for anyone staying more than 24 hours at any one location.
If you got no business on Immigration, just travel freely, nobody will ask you for a completed TM30
And even if you will have business with Immigration, like applying for a 30-days Extension, just check into a hotel, have them printout an up-to-date TM30 registration and get your business on Immigration done, no questions will be asked
Ruud ******************
@Peter ********
common sense is follow the law, these people only want to know what to do and not what your common sense is. For some people it is very difficult to give the correct infoPeter *********
@Ruud *****************
no not if on holiday and not staying longer than 60 days who would no as not using immigration servicesMichael *******
@Peter ********
rubbish - why do the hotels bother 🤔🤔Brett *****
@Peter ********
total rubbish you must be reported within 24 hours by lawNongnuch ********
@Brett ****
if you stay in Thailand less than 60 days and have no business with Immigration, you can ignore the TM30 obligation. And even if you will have business with Immigration, just check into a hotel, have them printout their up-to-date TM30 registration and get your business on Immigration done, no questions askedBrett *****
@Nongnuch *******
follow the law every entry into thailand must submit tm30 within 24hours normally done by hotelNongnuch ********
@Brett ****
For the vast majority of tourists, that don’t stay longer than the 60 days on a visa-exemption, visiting family and staying with such family, visiting friends and staying at their friend’s premises, or travelling in Thailand using hotels, guesthouses and resorts, and not needing any services of, or interacting with the Thai Immigration Office:Then it is not really practical to do a TM30 Notification every time you change the accommodation.
Even though it is required by law for anyone staying more than 24 hours at any one location.
If you got no business on Immigration, just travel freely, nobody will ask you for a completed TM30
And even if you will have business with Immigration, like applying for a 30-days Extension, just check into a hotel, have them printout an up-to-date TM30 registration and get your business on Immigration done, no questions will be asked
Peter *********
@Nongnuch *******
💯 correctPeter *********
@Brett ****
sure Mr goody2 shoes 👞 lol 😆Brett *****
@Peter ********
law of the country you are in simple follow itJo **********
@Peter ********
correctWylie *******
@Peter ********
from a practical standpoint you are correct since they will have no need to get an extension, but from a legal standpoint homeowners are required to register any foreigners staying there within 24 hours.Peter *********
@Wylie ******
yes but who would noWylie *******
@Peter ********
i have seen stories lately of immigration arresting or fining people for not registering foreigners staying on their property. The articles don't say, but I suspect it was people renting out rooms. Not people having a guest stay.Peter *********
@Wylie ******
yes if staying more than 60 daysWylie *******
@Peter ********
I agree with you that if the foreigner is staying less than 60 days they won't need it, and the risk to the homeowner is virtually zero. I was simply stating what the actual law is. Also, it's not as if it is some super difficult thing to do. It can be done online in just a few minutes.Nongnuch ********
@Wylie ******
it can be done online only if the house owner has registered the premises in the TM30 system, yet. Most private hosts have never done suchPeter *********
@Wylie ******
still why doWylie *******
@Peter ********
some people follow the law regardless if there is any risk in being caught. The OP asked a question and I don't think there is anything wrong with giving all the information. What the law actually requires and what is "needed" from a practical standpoint.Wylie *******
@Peter ********
no, these were not instances of them fining the foreigner when they went to immigration. This was immigration going to the house/rental or whatever and fining/arresting the home owner. Had nothing to do with 60 days.Peter *********
@Wylie ******
hard to believe that?Ruud ******************
@Peter ********
aha, you did rewrite Thai law 555Pelle **********
@Ruud *****************
so you mean all coming on holiday must go to immigration with in that time?Ruud ******************
@Pelle *********
your landlord or house owner have to do that, google on tm30 and you will seePelle **********
@Ruud *****************
well you said they need to do it now you changed it? As it been always the hotel or land lord takes care of it that i knowNongnuch ********
@Ruud *****************
if you stay in Thailand less than 60 days and have no business with Immigration, you can ignore the TM30 obligation. And even if you will have business with Immigration, just check into a hotel, have them printout their up-to-date TM30 registration and get your business on Immigration done, no questions askedPeter *********
@Ruud *****************
just using what's known as common senseMichael *******
@Peter ********
which clearly you lack 😐Brett *****
@Peter ********
no just breaking the lawPeter *********
@Brett ****
get a grip ffsBrett *****
@Peter ********
stop posting false information I'd iotPeter *********
@Brett ****
no false dickheadBrett *****
@Peter ********
wow big mouth heroReply to
Brett *****
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Graham ******
In law yes you need to complete TM30s for them but will they need Immigration services while staying with you?
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David ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Graham *****
thanks. No need for services as only for 15 days. Both will be on a 60 day exempt.Graham ******
@David **********
no need to worry then unless you want to get in the habit of doing it online so when a TM30 is needed for an extension for example you are well used to the processReply to
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