Answered9 years ago
How can I file a TM30 if my landlord is uncooperative?
Had question about TM 30. Have never filed one. Went to immigration and they said owner would have to file since leasing
A house . I am not on lease just friend. Owner says can't be bothered . Anything we can do without the owner doing paperwork. ? Can friend file since on lease ? I just live there .
A house . I am not on lease just friend. Owner says can't be bothered . Anything we can do without the owner doing paperwork. ? Can friend file since on lease ? I just live there .
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This post discusses the challenges of filing a TM30 form for immigration in Thailand when the property owner is uncooperative. The user is in a situation where they are living in a house leased by a friend but cannot file the TM30 themselves since it's the owner's responsibility. Comments highlight different regional practices regarding TM30 filings, the implications of not filing, and the importance of having the owner's ID and house book to proceed with the paperwork.
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John *****
Sounds crazy
Tod *********
Chiang Mai immigration office was fining people the 1600baht for the owner of the property not having filed a TM.30 and then letting people do it on their own without any documentation at all :/
I would say unless you're going to be getting an extension of stay or something else from the immigration office don't even worry about it.
I would say unless you're going to be getting an extension of stay or something else from the immigration office don't even worry about it.
Steve ********
@Tod ********
Yes , correct .I used them last week . My only accommodation proof was my AirBnB receipt . They still provided a Resident Certificate by 1:30pm the same day , on a 30 day exempt stamp .
Philip *********
OP@Tod ********
you were correct ! Want cert of residence! Went to agent Tian at 10 had cert back at 3 . 1000 baht . TM 30 did not come up so saved 1600 there . Will do TM30 future date . They do for 300 baht !!Philip *********
OPThanks folks will take a run at it tomorrow. Saw the service agents office today .
Tod *********
There is a "service" (read "agent") up there in Chiang Mai that can get resident certificates issued in a few hours (for a fee). I think they are on the second floor of the Promenada in the old office that G4T (another agent) used to be in.
Tod *********
@Philip ********
, you would probably need to get the TM.30 filed first, then use the receipt of having filed that, your rental contract and maybe the owners i/d and house book I don't know because each immigration office handles it differently
Philip *********
OP@Tod ********
and I am suspecting you are right . Desk right by the TM 30 folks . What in addition to the paperwork I gather for the TM 30 might I need .Tod *********
@Phi***
, I'd bet dollars to durian that the bank wanted a proof of residence certificate from the immigration dept. :)Philip *********
OPActually I am now unsure !
Tod *********
@Philip ********
how would a bank even know about a TM.30 form? Are you sure they weren't wanting proof of residence from you? Which you get from the immigration office or from your consulate?Philip *********
OPWouldn’t but bank wants from me to co-sign loan forGF
Philip *********
OPGave us those and I will just pay the fine . Thanks
Philip *********
OPGave us a copy of wrong house book 🙂 and the beat goes on !
Mark ********
Land of Smiles true but beware!
Robert *******
If the owner is not bothered to follow the Thai law you have a problem, You need copy of his/hers ID and house book to file the TM30.
David **********
Nonthaburi are sticklers for this as its a requirement, No Tm30 no extension, again that's Nonthaburi, im in the same position, but luckily my friend is a good one
Ron *******
If it's Jomtien Immigration, they will want the owner or landlord for the fine. You maybe able to pay it yourself. It needs to be paid by somebody or you'll not get the extension
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