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Does my Thai wife need to report my stay to immigration when I visit Thailand?

TM30 reporting Thai immigration regulations Visa rules Staying in Thailand Immigration procedures Expats in Thailand

Nov 11, 2024

a year ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi, I am coming, again, to Thailand but thus time going directly to my wife's home. Does she need to report me to immigration? We will be in Thailand for 2 weeks, having a week in Koh Kood also. TIA

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When staying in Thailand, a house owner is technically required to report any foreigner staying in their residence within 24 hours of arrival using the TM30 form. While immigration authorities may not enforce this strictly, it's advisable to complete the TM30, which can be done quickly online or at a local immigration office with the necessary documents. Although some expats suggest that it's not necessary for a short stay, adherence to the law is recommended to avoid potential issues.

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Andre ***********

2 weeks there and 2 years in jail

a year ago

Willem ****

If you are only here for 2 weeks and also going to stay in a hotel i would not bother to do a TM30. You are not going to do any business at the immigration. But its the law. So up to you.

a year ago

Xjwhudkwhry ********

It depends if you're going to be a good boy...

a year ago

Braulio *********

@Xjwhudkwhry *******

And it depends if the OP wishes to be a responsible guest and respect the rules of the host country

a year ago

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Braulio *********

David ********

Go to immigration in your area with your wife and take her house book and your passport . 10 minutes and done

a year ago

Graham ******

@David *******

or do it online

a year ago

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Graham ******

Jay *********

There is no good reason not to do the TM30. It takes only a few minutes and can be done online.

a year ago

Ralph *******

@Jay ********

So, private individuals can do this online?

a year ago

Jay *********

@Ralph ******

sure can. here you go

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a year ago

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Jay *********

Stuart *********

In theory the answer is yes. A house owner has to report foreigners staying within 24 hours of their arrival.

In practice if you need no interaction with immigration then no one will care if you have had one filed or not.

a year ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks all, I'm only coming on a visa exemption for 2 weeks, so I'll just have the wife's address ready.

a year ago

Ralph *******

@Stuart ********

Yes, that’s my experience too. I even applied for a 30 day extension and they asked for my girlfriend’s address but not for a TM30.

a year ago

Stuart *********

@Ralph ******

That would be dependent on the office you use for the extension. Some require a TM30 filed. Some may not.