Do you need a TM30 if you have a visa exemption in Thailand?

Apr 8, 2023
2 years ago
Elly *******
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Stupid question?

I am not sure!

Do you need a TM30 on a visa exempt?
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The TM30 filing is generally required for all foreigners upon arrival in Thailand, regardless of visa exemption status. While many may not strictly adhere to this requirement if they're not interacting with immigration or intending to extend their visa, it is important to note that if you leave Thailand and return, a new TM30 may be necessary as the previous one could be voided upon exiting.
John *******
If you left Thailand then you need to get another tm30 I’m pretty sure as it would cancel on your way out of the kingdom
Elly *******
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Yeah, it is dated too, so in the process of getting anew one. Thank John.
Paul *******
No need unless you're intending on extending your visa.
Elly *******
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Does anyone know if the department that dishes out TM30 slips is open at immigration on Saturdays?
Elly *******
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I think there was a period of time when they used to. it really surprised me at the time. They 100% do not do that now, as i went down there. It was strange to see the place so quiet as I had never been when when no one is around but the side door was open.
John ********
@Elly ******
as far as I know they don't open on Saturday
Elly *******
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@John *******
they do not. Quiet as ever.
Phil ******
Elly *******
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Do you think it is ok if people use their old TM30 if they are coming back to live at the same address [which appears on the TM30 they had before they left Thailand?]
Elly *******
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Thanks Staurt, I am going to motorbike down now just to check as i know that they did use to open on Saturdays.
Phil ********
@Elly ******
Where's that?
Elly *******
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@Phil *******
Chiang Mai.
Stuart *********
@Elly ******
That depends on the policy of your local immigration office. Some require a new TM30, some don’t.
Stuart *********
All foreigners require a filed TM30 within 24 hours of arrival at a place they’re staying. Does everyone do it? No. If you need no interaction with immigration then you wouldn’t need one really.
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