Answered2 years ago
Does my Thai wife need to report my stay to immigration when I visit Thailand?
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
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
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.
Xjwhudkwhry ********
It depends if you're going to be a good boy...
Braulio *********
@Xjwhudkwhry *******
And it depends if the OP wishes to be a responsible guest and respect the rules of the host country
David ********
Go to immigration in your area with your wife and take her house book and your passport . 10 minutes and done
Graham ******
@David *******
or do it onlineJay *********
There is no good reason not to do the TM30. It takes only a few minutes and can be done online.
Ralph *******
@Jay ********
So, private individuals can do this online?Jay *********
@Ralph ******
sure can. here you go *******************************************************************
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.
In practice if you need no interaction with immigration then no one will care if you have had one filed or not.
Paul ************
OPThanks all, I'm only coming on a visa exemption for 2 weeks, so I'll just have the wife's address ready.
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.Stuart *********
@Ralph ******
That would be dependent on the office you use for the extension. Some require a TM30 filed. Some may not.Ralph *******
@Stuart ********
Yes. I’m not recommending it but it was my experience.Activity
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