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Is a TM30 necessary when applying for a retirement visa in Thailand, and what should I do during the initial weeks?
Aug 5, 2023
3 years ago
Jeffrey *******
ORIGINAL POSTERWhen I arrive it will be Visa Exempt and I'll be moving to a retirement visa.
Would there be a problem if I don't have a TM30 during the first couple of weeks while I'm looking at long term rentals?
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Would there be a problem if I don't have a TM30 during the first couple of weeks while I'm looking at long term rentals?
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The user is moving to Thailand on a Visa Exempt status and plans to apply for a retirement visa. They inquire about the necessity of having a TM30 within the first couple of weeks while seeking long-term rentals. Responses indicate that if the user stays in a hotel, the establishment will file the TM30 for them. If renting privately, the responsibility may fall on the property owner. Generally, it’s advised that a TM30 should be filed before going to immigration, but for initial weeks, it's manageable without one.
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John *******
I rented a condo dec/jan/Feb,sent the landlady a picture of passport and she sent me a picture of tm30 no issues at all and no cost to me
Wyn **********
I find a lot of condo agents charge you 300 baht to get you a TM30 which surley they should be doing anyway.
Sean **********
@Wyn *********
My condo owner issued the TM30 with no issue. Of course I told her I would require the TM30 as part of the lease agreementTore *********
@Wyn *********
if your actually renting a condo long terms your supposed to do it yourself I believe.Bob **********
@Wyn *********
don’t pay go to immigration and explainReply to
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Tohksic ******
If you're staying in a place where for some reason a 30 is not filed for you, it's no problem. You will only need to get one done right before you actually go to immi.
Pascal *****
better, easier, fast, to do a visa Non O in your country!!
Sean **********
@Asia ******
requires more documents. Police report, medical certificate, proof of Thai accepted insurance, financial bank statements, etc Not easier in my opinion.Graham ******
@Sean *********
Your opinion might be different to others' requirements as different Consulates/Embassies have different document needsLondon *****
Sean Campbell Not for the 3 month Non O obtained outside Thailand (you are talking about Non O "A"). In UK it was very easy to obtain online. As soon as you get to Thailand open a bank account, put in 800k Baht and after two months extend your visa by 12 months for 1900 Baht. Or same through an agent for 8K+ (excl re-entry permit). Agents also have options without depositing 800k but I wouldn't recommend it.
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Euan ********
@Asia ******
with a non o acquired before travelling are you required to do a border run every 90 days or visit immigration?Pascal *****
@Euan *******
no, but after 2 months you have to apply an extension for 1 year and the 90 days can be online or at immigration officeReply to
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Grant *******
@Asia ******
I agree. A non o from your country first makes it much easierReply to
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Brandon ************
Unless you're sleeping on the street, you'll have a TM30. Each hotel will be asking you for your passport so they can file a TM30 for you.
Or if you're staying at a private residence, the property owner is responsible for filing your TM30.
Or if you're staying at a private residence, the property owner is responsible for filing your TM30.
Jeffrey *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bra****
during my 3 trips within the last year, only one place mentioned it. I gave them a deer in the headlight look and never heard more about it.Henrik *****
Nobody will mention it, since all hotels do it for all guests, it’s only when staying private, the houseowner isn’t aware that they shall do it for every foreign guest to their property.
Henrik ****
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, or staying at a small local hotel not doing it.Reply to
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Tore *********
@Jeffrey ******
I’m curious what kind ofPlaces you stayed at? I’ve always been TM30 reported wherever I’ve stayed in Thailand. Wether a hotel, serviced apartments or a home stay. And never had issues getting a screenshot copy
Jeffrey *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tore *****************
Multiple stays at GCP 55 Sukhumvit & GCP Ratchadamri, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, once in Phuket, once in CM, and multiple stays in KK at Avani and once at the Pullman. The only place that did mention it was in the town in Chon Buri for 2 nights. All on visa exempt stays.Tore *********
@Jeffrey ******
i think your misunderstanding what tm30 is. There is no reason they would mention it. You only need to ask for a screenshot in case you need a copy for immigration.Henrik ****
@Tore *****************
, they will need to see your passport to do a TM30. In the country side, many hotels do not.Jeffrey *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@To**
I think you’re correct about my understanding of the TM30. I was never asked about and have no experience with it.Brandon ************
@Jeffrey ******
they don't mention it. They just do it. I'm sure hotels have many other processes they don't mention to you as well.Reply to
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