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Does my friend need to inform immigration if staying in my rented house in Thailand?

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Dec 14, 2022

3 years ago

Paul **************

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I have a friend coming to stay with me in my rented house. Does he need to inform immigration?

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When a foreigner stays in a rented property in Thailand, the property owner or tenant is technically required to report the visitor to immigration via the TM30 form. However, if the friend is not using any immigration services during their stay, the necessity to report may not be critical. Some users suggest that for short visits, it is usually not a problem if notification is not made, while those staying for a longer duration are advised to report it. Additionally, registration can often be completed online for convenience.

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Metta *******

When will these absurd rules be eradicated! And that 90day notificaion bs too.

3 years ago

John ********

Yes is the answer

But I have had a lot of friends staying with me for a few weeks and never had any problems with immigration or have any of my friend's

3 years ago

Ilse **********

If he or she / is staying for a long time Yes if it’s only for a holiday and no need of immigration than what

@Brandon ***********

says ,

3 years ago

James ***************

I stay in a rented condo and registered with immigration a few years back. Did it online. I can now complete the TM30 online if i have any visitors staying. Not sure if rules are the same or have changed since i did it.

3 years ago

Graham ******

@James **************

It's still the same

3 years ago

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Robert ******

Better to be on the safe side and say yes but if as a previous posts says if you won’t be using immigration for anything then no not really

3 years ago

Brandon ************

Technically you do, or the house owner does. It's not the responsibility of the foreigner to report it.

Realistically if your friend won't be using services at immigration then it doesn't matter because you'll only every need a TM30 when using immigration.

3 years ago

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Brandon ************

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What is the TM30 immigration reporting process when staying at a private residence in Thailand?

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