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Does my Thai wife need to register me at her house for a short holiday stay?
Hi Guys, is it true that my wife ( Thai) has to register me in her house just for 3-4 weeks holidays? I arrived on 30th April and will stay until the 26th of May?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Best regards Jochen
Thanks in advance for your help.
Best regards Jochen
Answer summary
When visiting Thailand on a tourist visa, it is legally required for your Thai spouse to register your stay using a TM30 form within 24 hours of arrival. This can be done online once the property is registered, which the house owner's obligation. While it might not be strictly enforced—especially if you don't interact with immigration during your visit—doing so can simplify future interactions with immigration, especially if you plan to extend your stay or seek a visa. Overall, while many expats note that it can be overlooked for short visits, it is recommended to comply with the law for peace of mind.
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Mick *********
She is supposed to but if it’s just a holiday and your only contact with immigration will be on departure at the airport I wouldn’t worry too much. Think it’s crazy to do though If you want piece of mind.
Marc ********
Yes
Nikos **********
It's better to do this for any case ,my wife always file TM 30
Robert *********
Yes
Audun **********
Yes
Ray ******
By law yes she does but this is Thailand who sticks to the law here nobody
ConfidentP**********
I do it. It's not a big deal
Keith *******
Our must be registered even at a hotel.
Ashley ********
she has to register you within 24 hours of your being there
Mitchell *******
Technically (legally) yes. I usually stay at a hotel my first few days so they can register me. As long as you pop up in their system every couple of weeks, all is good.
James ********
Key Points on TM30 Importance:Visa Extensions: Immigration often refuses to process visa extensions if the TM30 is not on file or up-to-date.Property Owner Obligation: Landlords are legally required to file this within 24 hours of a foreigner’s arrival, with potential fines of 800–2,000 THB for failure to do so.Recent Changes: While hotels typically handle this automatically, individuals staying in private rentals must ensure it is done.Re-entering Thailand: Opinions are mixed, but many immigration offices require a new TM30 filing whenever a foreigner re-enters the country.
Bill *********
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Andrew ********
Always better safe than sorry in the land of smiles. I speak with sad experience 😀. 😎🌞⚓
Carlos *********
She does even if you are there for one day. Yes
Andreas *********
Das Ganze auf deutsch . Natürlich muss dich deine Frau innerhalb von 24!Stunden anmelden. Außerdem pass auf, wenn du deine Frau besuchst ist es kein touristischer Aufenthalt mehr. Also zumindest ein Touristenvisum für den Besuch bei Freunden und Familie, oder vielleicht ein Non O , wenn es einmal länger dauert. Im Jänner wäre ich fast abgewiesen worden, genau aufgrund der angegebenen familiären Verhältnissen. Die IO sind jetzt sehr spassbefreit bei der Einreise, die normale Immi auch und die Polizei erst echt, wenn sie dich erwischen.
Jochen *******
OPAndreas Trummer Danke dafür. Wieso bin ich dann kein Tourist mehr wenn ich nicht länger als 30 Tage bleibe??
Andreas *********
Jochen Esser Weil dein Aufenthalt einen familiären Hintergrund hat. Ich hatte alle Papiere dabei, weil wir im Februar geheiratet haben, habe auch die Online Termine beim Thailandischen Außenministerium und der Österreichischen Botschaft wegen der Beglaubigungen und Eintragungen der Ehe am Handy und ausgedruckt. Rückflugticket sowieso, Bargeld auch. Trotzdem der strenge Hinweis, das nächste Mal mit Visum. OK, in 4 Wochen flieg ich wieder. Hab das Non O aufgrund Hochzeit schon bekommen. War kein Aufwand und wenn es dir Probleme vom Hals hält. War letztes Jahr genau 2 Mal für 60 Tage in Thailand, das reicht für eine genaue Überprüfung. Und eben wohnen bei der Ehefrau..... Und vergiss ja nicht das TM30 innerhalb von 24 Stunden. Dann bist du bei allem auf der sicheren Seite.
Es geht also mehr um den Zweck des Besuches, als um die Aufenthaltsdauer.
Es geht also mehr um den Zweck des Besuches, als um die Aufenthaltsdauer.
Jochen *******
OPAndreas Trummer Ok , wir sind aber schon seit 2003 verheiratet, hier alles legal eingetragen, Gelbes Hausbuch bei mir , heisst ich bin hier im Haus meiner Frau legal gemeldet und habe die Farang ID Card Pink.
Ich verstehe das TM 30 , aber warum on Top da die TDAC doch eh schon alles abfragt. Sprich da steht doch schon alles drin Adresse und Name meiner Frau.
Das Visum welches ich dann benötige hat doch nichts damit zu tun ob ich verheiratet bin ?? Ich arbeite ja noch und bleibe nicht mal 30 Tage . Wenn ich in Rente bin und längere Aufenthalte plane dann macht das Non O für verheiratete Sinn , aber warum soll ich diesen Aufwand jedes mal betreiben solange ich diese Zeiträume garnicht nutzen kann.
Danke für Deine Mühe .
Ich verstehe das TM 30 , aber warum on Top da die TDAC doch eh schon alles abfragt. Sprich da steht doch schon alles drin Adresse und Name meiner Frau.
Das Visum welches ich dann benötige hat doch nichts damit zu tun ob ich verheiratet bin ?? Ich arbeite ja noch und bleibe nicht mal 30 Tage . Wenn ich in Rente bin und längere Aufenthalte plane dann macht das Non O für verheiratete Sinn , aber warum soll ich diesen Aufwand jedes mal betreiben solange ich diese Zeiträume garnicht nutzen kann.
Danke für Deine Mühe .
Andreas *********
Yes sure, within 24 hours. But it's nothing new.
Gary ******************
If you live close to your local immigration goto them and get a TM30 it takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete the first time and if you ever need to up date it it takes about 2 minutes after that,If you do go in person make sure you take a photocopy of the home owners id card and the blue baan book plus copies of your passport photo page,visa page and digital arrivals card,If you don't live close by do it on line but I always do it at immigration in person but that's only to give me an excuse togo into the city....
Rachel ********
It is for your own protection. Immigration need to know where you are supposed to be in case you go missing.
Jochen *******
OPRachel Davies they already knoe by the TDAC ??
Brandon ************
@Jochen ******
no one verifies anything about the TDAC. You can put a fake address and no one would know. TM30 is verified by the blue book of a property to ensure the actual owner is the one who can register peopleBrandon ************
@Jochen ******
that's what this post is about. TM30.Jochen *******
OP@Brandon ***********
The TM30 doesn‘t do that in real time aswell ??? I go anyway for the TM30 but want to understand the needBrandon ************
@Jochen ******
A yellow book also does not let immigration know where you are at in real time, if anyone ever has a need to look for you.Jochen *******
OP@Brandon ***********
Ok understand that , I have the yellow book due to legalazition in that home with my wife ???
Tom *******
Rachel Davies don’t be silly. It’s all about control and collecting fees. Thai immigration is little more than a one-stop shakedown shop. If you actually think they care about your welfare, and that it’s all for your protection, I have a bridge to sell you. One careful owner.
Rachel ********
Tom Tuohy .
Mind who you are calling silly ars**ole
Mind who you are calling silly ars**ole
Arnold **********
Yes
Tom *****
Anyone have the link for online registration? Thanks.
Rocky **********
U filled in also ur dtac, i guess u put in ur wife's adress.
Officially yes she needs to do it.
Practice like mentioned before
Officially yes she needs to do it.
Practice like mentioned before
Graeme *******
Yep meant to notify immigration within 24 hrs post arrival of living arrangements, of course if hotel etc they do it, but in.your case wife responsible.
Ralph *******
Yes, you are supposed to file a TM30. If your wife owns the house then she can register the house and herself online then file the TM30. But, if you’re near an immigration office she can just go in to the office with the blue book and they will do it on the spot, no fee.
Chris *******
Legally yes and despite people saying ignore it, it’s worth doing and getting registered there, it opens up access to a driving licence and making life easier for buying a car or motorcycle if you ever decide to do that.
Jochen *******
OPChris Smith Thanks Chris, but I have already got this all in the past.
Anthony **********
Yes . I had to set up my 94 year old father in law for TM30 reporting. Previously my wife was able to do it at the local immigration office , but last time we tried they refused her as she wasn't the head of the household.
Now I just do it online when I arrive.
It should not be an issue unless you plan to extend your stay past the visa exempt date.
I do it because I plan on moving here permanently rather than just spending several months a year and I want to keep my nose clean with immigration.
Now I just do it online when I arrive.
It should not be an issue unless you plan to extend your stay past the visa exempt date.
I do it because I plan on moving here permanently rather than just spending several months a year and I want to keep my nose clean with immigration.
Jeff ************
No
Arnold **********
Jeff Mckendrick fake information
Paul ****************
Legally Yes.
Easy to do online.
Easy to do online.
Sean **********
Paul Paddy Moneley I was told that I just go to immigration. And report the day after I arrive then for 90 day report I had to go. Then After that I could do online. However I only go for the 1st report to immigration then head back to US so I have only done online reporting once in my 4 years there.
Mat *********
Yes. If you get into a control the fee for your wife is 10k
Ron ********
Mat Matulka the penalty standard was 1600 baht fine for the property owner, although once someone told me they had to pay flat 2000 (for their landlady). Where do you get the amount 10,000 from please?
Gary ******************
Ron Hoover It's between 2000 and
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baht for hotels Ron..800 and 2000 baht for home owners...🙂Mat *********
Gary Baldy Wilkinson oh, that can be true, i got the amount from a cousin of my wife how has a hotel.
Graham ******
Mat Matulka the TM30 fine is 800B or 1600B depending on the office
Mat *********
Graham Seal for you if you do not have one, but the owner of the house has to pay the 10k
Will *****
Mat Matulka Rubbish your crazy i do it often my wife is Thai. Just fill out TDAC on net or when you arrive at airport.
Gary ******************
Mat Matulka That's for hotels Mat between 2000-10.000 baht and 800-2000 baht for a home owner...
Luc ************
My wife never does. But i also never had to go to immigration for an extension.
Graeme *******
Luc De Clerck so you never stay in Thailand except on visa excempt stamps for 60 days.
Luc ************
Graeme Drake correct. I do
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trips a year, every time between 5 and 7 weeks.
Alisa ********
Registration can be easily done online.
Bazaar******
If you entering visa exempt and plan to depart Thailand before your exemption expires and not extend then I wouldn't worry..
Technically she should but if you have no plans to visit Immigration before you depart then its not really nessesary..
Technically she should but if you have no plans to visit Immigration before you depart then its not really nessesary..
Rune ********
Yes, within 24 hours after your arrival.
Woodrow *******************
Not house book but she is supposed to register you with Immigration.
Tony *********
In Theory yes...... but if you dont need to deal with Immigration for extension well dont bother .
Andreas *********
Tony Cabello I don't understand how to just post sums and legally inadmissible actions. It is mandatory no matter what purpose.
Tony *********
Andreas Trummer I have never done it in the last 20 yrs I've been going to Thailand . Even when I was stuck in Thailand during covid . I brang my thai partner with me and she vouched for the address .
Andreas *********
Tony Cabello I don't care if you do it. But it's a requirement.
Bernard *********
Yes thats true
Brandon ************
Legally, she would need to file a TM30 for you. It can all be done online once she registers her house.
But realistically, if you're never going to the immigration office for anything before you leave Thailand, you'll not be asked about it and can ignore it.
But realistically, if you're never going to the immigration office for anything before you leave Thailand, you'll not be asked about it and can ignore it.
Jochen *******
OP@Brandon ***********
the house is already registerer
Lloyd *********
Jochen Esser
"The House" doesn't need to be registered with immigration, however, any foreigners staying there do.
But as Brandon says, if you have no need to interact with Thai immigration, (and not get in any trouble with the police) while on your current visit, then in practice you don't need a TM30
"The House" doesn't need to be registered with immigration, however, any foreigners staying there do.
But as Brandon says, if you have no need to interact with Thai immigration, (and not get in any trouble with the police) while on your current visit, then in practice you don't need a TM30
Greg ***********
Chris Morony the house oner can skip registering the house if he visits Immigration together with the foreigner he wants to register per TM30. However if the house owner wants to register the foreigner online, he first must register the house in the online TM30 system to be able to do so
Brandon ************
@Chris *******
the online account is registering the house
Chris ********
Greg Alexander the house doesn't have to be registered. You can walk into immigration and file tm30 or the landlord/owner can create an account to do online.
Greg ***********
""The House" doesn't need to be registered with immigration, however, any foreigners staying there do.". . . . . Lloyd Landrie you could not be more wrong. Before a foreigner can get registered per TM30 in a house, the house itself must be registered in the TM30 Online system. After having successfully registered the house in the TM30 system, the owner receives a login-ID and a password. Only from then on he can register a foreigner in the accommodation
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