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Do you need your hotel to sign anything for a 30-day tourist visa extension in Koh Samui?
Thailand Visa ExtensionKoh Samui ImmigrationTM7 FormTourist VisaTM30 FormExpat Life in ThailandVisa RequirementsHotel Registration
Nov 11, 2018
7 years ago
Neo ************
ORIGINAL POSTERWhen you do a extension of tourist 30 days 1900 thb in Samui do you need the hotel to sign anything or bring something from the hotel?
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When applying for a 30-day tourist visa extension (TM7) in Koh Samui, it seems there are mixed requirements regarding whether a hotel signature is necessary. Some users have indicated that Koh Samui immigration has recently requested hotel signatures, while others have stated they have never been asked for such a signature. It's recommended to obtain verification from the hotel, just to be safe, especially as immigration requirements can change. Key documents needed generally include passport photos, copies of your passport, and the completed TM7 form, along with the fee.
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Pilinka *********
I wonder if they actually check with the hotels?
Peter *********
Happened to me last year in Kanchanaburi ,they phoned the Hotel.But l was registered in.
Darren *********
I’ve done several there (Samui) over the years and they’ve never checked. Just TM7 and the required fee etc. Doesn’t mean they won’t though.
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Darren *********
Tell your friend to fill in the TM7 and pay the 1900 baht. Can’t see how they’d suddenly introduce a hotel signature, lots of people tour the islands here and extend in Samui - it would cause chaos with all the backpackers if they did. Good luck 😉
Ivan ************
@Rob***
I do not believe Chiang Mai has ever needed a TM30 for a tourist extension. They definitely do need it for longer-term visas but not for tourist extensions. I have talked to people who extended recently in Chiang Mai and confirmed they did not need TM30 receipts. One thought they did but I enquired further and they were confusing it with the TM6 departure card, which CM immigration does want.People mix up the different visa types, the requirements and other issues (like the queuing) are not the same in Chiang Mai between tourist and other visas.
Darren *********
*just been looking at another post relating to this.. I would also take a receipt for the hotel/accommodation where they are staying and the contact details/exact address.
Darren *********
I think Bim Smith is confusing the TM30 document with the TM7 document needed when applying for a 30 day extension to a 30 day visa exempt.. if so it’s turned a very simple question into a complicated mess for the OP. 30 day extension to a 30 day visa exempt = a visit to Maenam immigration office, fill in a TM7, take a photo, your passport, TM6 departure stub, 1900 baht and wait for about an hour.
Robert *******
They did in Phuket, Pattaya, Chang Mai, Immigration seems to not care if it create chaos for a while. But as Bim Smith not answered yet, I can not say you need or not. Best is to take a TM30 form, copy ID landlord and house book both signed by him/her if you stay on private address or hotel receipt.
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@Bim ******
What kind of document are you talking about, the TM7 form is an application of Extension of Stay and must be signed by the applicant, but I read here, a hotel or your wifeRobert *******
Immigration asked to let the hotel sign for your application of Extension of Stay? Strange, maybe Immigration asked for the TM30 form, registration of address.
Robert *******
As more immigration offices are starting to enforce the TM30 rule, I will not be surpised that Samui is one of them, specially after a swat team went to a house and the foreigner was not living there for years. Big joke was not happy.
Darren *********
@Robert ******
he’s referring to a 30 day extension of visa exempt stamp.. TM7 already posted, NEVER been asked for hotel or landlord to sign OR a TM30.Robert *******
A TM7 form is an application of Extension of Stay and must be signed by the applicant, but I read hear, Immigration wants the hotel to sign it.
Robert *******
TM30 is not depending on Visa, every foreigner should be registered with a TM30 form within 24 hours after arrival,
Neo ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Darren ********
Yes that one they have alreadyDarren *********
An application for a 30 day extension for a visa exempt is a TM7 as posted. A TM30 is an entirely different document for a different visa.
Neo ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
Someone here said they did so better to be safe than sorry.Robert *******
I'm not on Samui and the answers given are not clear to me, that is why I asked the question: Is Samui Immigration asking for the Notification of Stay, registration of address done with a TM30 form, because I do not believe that Immigration wants a hotel to sign your application for an Extension of Stay.
Neo ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
TM30Neo ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
I am not on Samui i am asking for a friend and they are on a island outside Samui hence going with a ferry 2 hour back and forward IF they would ask for the formRobert *******
I not understand this, You got it from the section and you do not like to use a ferry. What did you get from the which section and no other options to visit Island using a ferry, it was your choice to live or stay at an island, not Immigration.
Neo ************
ORIGINAL POSTEROk got it from the section we bring it and no need to take the bloody ferry back 2 hours
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Bim *******
My friend just did this and yes they requested the hotel sign the document
Darren *********
Ok, the OP’s was asking if he needed the hotel to sign an application for a 30 day extension on his visa exempt. I’ve posted the document that was sourced from Samui immigration last week, no mention of it being signed by the hotel. I myself have never had to do that on Samui, nor has anyone I know. Samuel Fila also lives on Koh Samui and is familiar with this process. So again, unless it’s been changed in the last week or so I guess the answer is no, you do need it signed. However if Anders wishes to play it super safe I could send him the pdf version of it if he wishes to get it signed in advance.
Bim *******
Samuel Fila turn up with it unsigned and try your luck
Neo ************
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Neo ************
ORIGINAL POSTERDo we have it online?
Bim *******
Samuel Fila every extension. That's the rules. With tourist extension they let it slide but not at the moment.
Neo ************
ORIGINAL POSTERSamuel Fila yes
Bim *******
Samuel Fila yes. My wife signs my extension every year with a copy of her blue book and Thai ID
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@Darren ********
the hotel had to sign the extension form and were given a different form also to sign. Our immigration has never asked for it before either which is why we didn't think it was needed.Darren *********
@Bim ******
I agree that everything should be done by the letter, just never heard of it been asked for in Koh Samui. It’s not a requisite on the form I posted either.Neo ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bim ******
Do we have it online?Bim *******
@Darren ********
everywhere at the moment is doing everything by the letter. Doesn't hurt to get it signed in caseDarren *********
@Bim ******
in Koh Samui?Bim *******
@Darren ********
they just only weeks ago. Had to drive back to the hotel taking 2 hours to get it signedDarren *********
That’s the current document from Koh Samui immigration in Maenam. Unless there’s been changes in the last week or so they do not ask for a signature from the hotel.
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Paul *********
Passport photos, copies of Passport, arrival card and entry stamp. They can do it there for you at a cost.
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@Anders ************
yes they did ask my friend for it only a few weeks ago. Get it signed in case.Paul *********
Nope.
Neo ************
ORIGINAL POSTERNo hotel signature?
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