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Is a TM30 required for a 30-day tourist visa extension in Thailand?
Is TM30 an absolute requirement for tourist visa 30 day extension?
UPDATE: went to LAK SI Immigration office for the 30 day extension and a TM30 was NOT required.
I did provide my lease agreement in lieu and it was sufficient. However, I too would recommend getting a TM30 just to be safe. Thanks all for your help below!
UPDATE: went to LAK SI Immigration office for the 30 day extension and a TM30 was NOT required.
I did provide my lease agreement in lieu and it was sufficient. However, I too would recommend getting a TM30 just to be safe. Thanks all for your help below!
Answer summary
The necessity of a TM30 form for extending a 30-day tourist visa in Thailand appears to depend on the specific immigration office. While the user successfully obtained an extension at the Laksi immigration office without the TM30 by providing a lease agreement, responses from others indicate that this requirement can vary across locations. Some offices insist on the TM30 regardless of circumstances, while others may not. Therefore, it's advisable for expats to obtain a TM30 to avoid complications, as practices differ significantly between offices.
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Greg ***********
@Jason ****
the TM30 definitely is required on Laksi. You just got lucky when you showed them the lease contract. Tourists who stay privately with friends, normally do not have a lease contract to show, and they will definitely be refused the 30 days extension if they haven't been TM30 registered. You are drawing an conclusion on the base of irrelevant facts, on the base of having got lucky. Do not recommend it to others
Jason *****
OPThanks Greg. Yes, just wanted to share my own experience, but I too would recommend getting a TM30 to be safe!
Greg ***********
@Jason ****
correct, absolutely!
Viola ********
I just was at the immigration. It is required
Jason *****
OP@Viola *******
interesting, were you in the Laksi branch? I was also just there and TM30 was not required for me.Viola ********
Jason *****
OP@Viola *******
very interesting… thanks for your insights!Jason *****
OPUPDATE: went to LAK SI Immigration office for the 30 day extension and a TM30 was NOT required. I did provide my lease agreement in lieu and it was sufficient. Thanks all for your help below!
Paul ********
Amnat cheroen/ ubon
Dadderbob **********
Yes
Paul *******
My hotel booking has always been fine
Ant ***********
For a 30 day tourist extension ?
NO
TM7
NO
TM7
Mike *******
1000 bht will be a good sustitute
Michael ******
You should always have it. When it comes to anything thai govenment use the better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it rule. That said the nice ladys that check the documents before you get your second ticket have justbasked me where I am staying and written it for me in thai. Never needed tm30. American Passport.
Bora ********
Yesss
Lisa ********************
At many Immigration offices, yes.
Garry ******
Be safe than sorry
Bal *********
Koh Samui No.
Robert **********
Well like any rules and regulations (like carrying your passport always, but people will say "I always take a copy. Never a problem..." Until they pulled you over): it is mandatory (for extention surely, but also in general). If you choose not to get one it is a 1600 baht fine (I believe). I didn't extend in December because I didn't have one...
Sue **********
50:50 😉
Dover **********
yeah
Mark ********
Its not like they are hard to get.....🙄
Ralph *******
It depends on the immigration office you go to. No hard and fast rules. Just get one anyway.
Phil ******
Really depends on your Immigration Office
@Jason ****
Abdulrahman **************
In Yala i dont need it alhamdulilah
Abdulrahman **************
نحن محظوظون لأننا نتمتع بحياة طيبة هنا في تايلاند. الناس ودودون للغاية، والمنطقة الجنوبية مناسبة جدًا للمسلمين. يوجد طعام حلال في معظم المطاعم، وهناك مسجد في كل حي ولله الحمد. لم تكن الهجرة إلى تايلاند مشكلة هنا مطلقًا، وأستطيع أن أوصي جميع الأجانب وليس المسلمين فقط بالعيش هنا إن شاء الله. 🙏🏼
Greg ***********
@Abdulrahman *************
Lucky Man !! 😁Abdulrahman **************
في يالا، أنا بين إخوتي وأخواتي المسلمين، ومسؤولو الهجرة يفهمون حياتنا جيدًا. إنهم ليسوا صارمين للغاية لأنهم يعرفون أننا أناس طيبون.
Abdulrahman **************
@Greg **********
الحمد لله على يالاGreg ***********
alles gut, habibi
Lucas **********
Just get one, save the bullshit..
Steve *******
Yes. They will make you do your address report before you get to apply for the extension. And it can be done at the immigrant's office.
Brett *********
Just book into a hotel. They will submit. Ask for a copy or screenshot. TM30 records have no saved history. Only your last one counts.
Cyrill *******
@Brett ********
Sry not fully correct. When I do my TM 30 when visiting the Family of my Thai Wife in Amnat Chareon, the guy from Immigration saw all old TM 30 she ever made.Paul ********
@Cyrill ******
and what happened ??Cyrill *******
@Paul *******
Because as we changed the Tabienbaan of my wife they wanted too know why we have a new Adresse on the TM 30. 😅I know it's depends which IO or Immigration.
But if you want apply for a EOS, I think it is better you have your things in order to avoid some stress. 😉
Brett *********
Jason *****
OPIn Bangkok now. So thats a must??
Greg ***********
@Jason ****
yes, for Bangkok Laksi Square 3rd Floor, TM30 is a must. Just book a night in a hotel. Keep in mind - the 12th is a holiday an Immigration is closed
SteBu ******
No and yes. Depends where you are. Don’t try without in Hat Yai. I lost a half day there 😉
Tony *********
Samrong immigration Yes
Laksi immigration No
Laksi immigration No
Jason *****
OP@Tony ********
you were right @Tony ********
! Thanks for your advice!
Jan **********
@Tony ********
ITsquare Laksi definitelyTony *********
@Jan *********
it's not your choice,it depends where is your hotel or condo
Nicholas ******
Iv never had one when I arrive in thailand only when I go to get visa extended they do it
Thaimer ******
@Nicholas *****
how would you even get one when you arrive? You get that on request when it’s needed
Wayne *********
In many Immigration office yes in some no
Why not just take it regardless
Why not just take it regardless
Bill ********
No...
Stuart *********
That depends on your immigration office. Some may let it slide if you don’t have one. Some will insist. Tell us what office you use and perhaps some will have experience with that office’s policy.
Jason *****
OP@Stuart ********
Bangkok Chaeng Watthana Immigration Office?Stuart *********
@Jason ****
Do you have an actual tourist visa or did you enter visa exempt? If the latter you actually use the Laksi Plaza office to extend.Stuart *********
@Jason ****
then you do indeed go to the main government complex at Chaengwattana. Desk J deals with tourist visa extensions. Hopefully you’ve already booked an appointment online. Otherwise it may be a bit of a wait to get service.Jason *****
OP@Stuart ********
actually tourist visa. Actually expires tomorrow…Jim ********
@Stuart ********
Jomtien?
Chuck **********
@Jim *******
where you stay is required to submit a tm30 . If you move then the next place you stay should do the same. Ask for the form from your hotel or wherever you stay. I always request it and been no problem.Jim ********
@Chuck *********
yes I get that and usually that is the case when I’ve stayed in hotels or long term condo rentals however this time I am staying with a friend. My stay is 62 days so will need to extend as I don’t want 2 days overstay in my passport so by the sounds of it I may have to try and sort the TM30 🤷♂️Chuck **********
@Jim *******
noJim ********
@Chuck *********
you don’t need one?
Stephen ********
@Jim *******
yes, jomtien require a tm30
Stephen ********
@Ian *****
I think the yellow book is accepted in place of a tm30Ian ******
@Stephen *******
I have a yellow book and do everything with it at Jomtien.Jim ********
@Stephen *******
ok cheersStuart *********
@Jim *******
No personal experience of that office. Hopefully someone else can help.Jim ********
@Stuart ********
ok thanks mate
Netty *******
@Stuart ********
immigration krabi merci
Bănică ********
In Bangkok yes!
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