Answered8 years ago

How do I properly register a TM30 to maintain my retirement extension status in Thailand?

TM30 Registration Retirement Visa BKK Immigration 90 Day Reporting Visa Compliance Thai Immigration Forms

Frederick *********

asked Jan 16, 2019

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I keep reading more and more about people registering a TM30, and it’s starting to concern me a little, as I don’t want to compromise in any way my retirement extension status. I’ve lived at the same residential building  in BKK for two years, and do my ninety day checkins at Chan Wattana immigration. Never been asked about the TM30. My next ninety day reporting is in early March, and I’m seriously thinking of putting the record straight and registering. How exactly would I go about doing this, and are there any forms I can download and fill in prior to my visit in order to save time.

Answer summary

The post discusses concerns regarding the TM30 registration in Thailand, especially for expats holding a retirement extension status. The user has lived in the same residence for two years and regularly completes 90-day check-ins without issues related to TM30. They are considering registering to ensure compliance and are seeking guidance on the registration process, including downloadable forms, necessary documents, and potential fines. Commenters provide insights on the enforcement of TM30, required documentation such as lease agreements, and share experiences regarding penalties for non-compliance.

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Tod *********

okay, and I think we beat another TM.30 question into the dirt again.

watch the video and read Robert's post.

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8 years ago

Tod *********

be prepared to get an 800baht fine. <- I self-reported last week and that's the fine I got. You need your copies of your lease, the data page of your passport, your most recent entry stamp, your current extension stamp and your TM.6 departure card, a copy of the land lords I/D and the house book listing for the building you rent.

8 years ago

Tod *********

@Han *******

that is the "usual" fine. BUT at least in bangkok when you self report and get fined for not reporting in 24 hours it's only an 800baht fine.

8 years ago

Han ********

@Tod ********

why some have to pay B 1600.-?

8 years ago

Henrik ***********

If you stay same place and dont go to hotels then the 90 day is enough as 90 day report is you reporting your adress

8 years ago

Tod *********

@Henrik **********

they are two separate things entirely. Just because you do a 90 day report doesn't mean you filed a TM.30.

As for why we do a 90 day report and a TM.30, you'll have to take that up with the thaiz but I can say with 100% accuracy that a 90 day report does not in any way shape or form constitute filing a TM.30 form. :(

8 years ago

Henrik ***********

@Tod ********

if 90 day adress report is not enough then let’s know why we do 90 day adress reports

8 years ago

Tod *********

Umm, no that's NOT right. A 90 day report in no way counts as having filed a TM.30 form. They are two completely different things entirely.

8 years ago

Tony *******

At present Bkk immigration does not seem to enforce the TM30 registration. If you have done 90 day reporting and never had an issue then should be Ok.

8 years ago

Robert *******

TM 30 form, signed copy ID landlord, signed copy blue housebook landlord, copy ID page passport.

8 years ago

Paul *********

Can I ask - what if you don't have a lease - been living at my partners cousins 'spare' house for >15 years rent/lease free. I'm thinking when I get round to do a tm30 (on next trip back into thailand ) I'll go with Cousin (the owner) to CW to file or should I prepare a nominal 'penny' lease just in case.

8 years ago