Does my sister-in-law need to report my stay at the immigration office upon my arrival in Thailand on a 60-day visa exempt status?

Visa Exempt Status TM30 Requirement Immigration Reporting Thailand Visa Regulations Property Owner Obligations

Oct 24, 2024

2 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Probably a simple, dumb question . . .

I am arriving next month on a 60 day visa exempt status. Our house is in my sister-in-law’s name. Is she required to report my arrival/stay at the local immigration office?

Thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When arriving in Thailand on a 60-day visa exempt status, the property owner (in this case, your sister-in-law) is legally required to report your arrival to the local immigration office by filing a TM30 form within 24 hours. This is important if you plan to apply for any services at immigration. If you are only staying for 60 days and won't seek extensions or other services, this may not be a concern.

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

Official and legal answer: ALL property owners in Thailand are required to report the arrival of a foreigner that is staying there within 24 hours. This is the TM30.

Realistic answer: Will you be going to immigration to apply for an extension or any other service? If you won't be going to immigration and will just be leaving Thailand within 60 days, it's not something you need to worry about.

2 months ago

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

@Mark ********

If he was going to be getting an extension then he would need one, but otherwise not

2 months ago

Al *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

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

thanks, that is what I was hoping to hear.

2 months ago

Mark *********

@Al ******

If it's only a tourist visa, no you don't need a TM 30

2 months ago

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Mark *********

Tony ********

Speak to your sister in law, get a copy of the blue book address page and a copy of her ID to upload and you can set up an online account yourself to manage.

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2 months ago

Chris **************

@Tony *******

Indeed, very easy to do.

2 months ago

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Chris **************

Ellie *******

Yes, the house owner is supposed to submit your TM30 as of the day of arrival to that address, especially if you are going to do any application at the local immigration office.

2 months ago

Mark *********

@Ellie ******

It's a tourist visa, no need for a TM30

2 months ago

Heinz ***********

@Mark ********

All foreigners (visitor, expats etc.) must be registered TM30, all!

2 months ago

Floyd **********

@Mark ********

it’s not a tourist visa, it’s a visa exemption and yes a TM30 is required if you plant to extend your stay.

2 months ago

Michael ********

@Mark ********

TM30 has always been required for tourists, even long before people or House Owners had to do it themselves. Any tourist that stays in a hotel has a TM30 lodged. It is just that if you don't need to extend a 60 day visa exemption and visit an office, you will never be asked for it.

2 months ago

Ellie *******

@Mark ********

, depends on immigration office but many require TM30 receipt for tourism extension.

2 months ago

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Ellie *******

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