How does the TM30 form work for foreigners staying in hotels in Thailand?

Apr 23, 2023
2 years ago
Ron *********
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American on visa exempt, in regards to tm30 forms, my landlord did one so no problems there, but in regards to getting a copy of a tm30 one from a hotel, I have only been met with blank stares by hotel staff. I thought all hotels file those when a foreigner stays there, or not for only one night?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The TM30 form is a registration requirement for foreigners staying at a hotel or rented accommodation in Thailand. There is some confusion among hotel staff about the term 'TM30', with many not being familiar with it, though all hotels are legally required to file this form. While it typically applies to more extended stays, it can also affect visa extensions. One user described their experience obtaining a visa extension, which required frustrating paperwork linked to the TM30, emphasizing the challenges foreigners face in dealing with Thai immigration procedures.
Rod **********
I just did my 30 day visa extension yesterday at a local Immigration office.

You need to fill out 3 forms TM 30 and 2 others that just keep asking you the same questions over again, and your signature every where.

At the first stage of the process they asked for hotel accommodation which i had, then said i had to show name address of guarantee of someone in Thailand.

Luckily i had those details .

Now get this they then

correction fluid out all the hotel details and wrote in all my friends details..

I asked about this, they replied if you don't have this information we can't process your visa.

By the way you might as well nail your passport to your head

It's passport crazy.

When you get called in for your visa interview again passport and completed documents.

Then told look into the camera to match your photo in your passport.

No questions asked.

Next pay in cash ONLY

1900 baht for you 30 days extension.

Next go outside and wait until your number is called, collect your passport check before you leave your updated visa date.

They didn't ask about departure flights

BUT make sure you leave before your visa expires otherwise you will be detained at departure Immigration and been in for a bad bad long day

Happy Travelling
Steve ********
For what reason do you need the TM30?
Ron *********
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@Steve *******
visa extentions...
Steve ********
@Ron ********
Hotels file your registration online through the section 38 system. Your hotel may not be familiar with the term TM30 as this applies to the actual paper form. Ask them for screenshot of the section 38 entry
Ron *********
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Frank-Steven ***********
It is and remains a big pain in the behind and a logical (is there such things here in Thailand) flaw to bother foreigners with that TM30. In an ideal world a foreigner would extend at an address and immigration would then do random checks if the landowner reported that foreigner. But: TIT.
John ***********
Why do you need an actual copy of a TM30 form if you spend 30 days in Thailand as a visa exempt tourist? Or are we talking about 2 different things?
Brandon ************
@John **********
if you want to get an extension some require it. Some other services requires it as well like residence certificate
Stuart *********
All hotels have to file by law. Do they do that? Most will perhaps some don’t. Probably don’t know that it’s called a TM30 filing
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