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Is a TM30 required for visa extensions in Thailand?

Jun 21, 2019
7 years ago
Dimitri ********
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No TM30 asked... I was at Bangkok Immigration today for a 1 month visum extension for my 1 month visum exempt. Nothing changed, passport, photo, TM6/7, 1900 baht, some copies and that was all they needed. I was ready in an hour. Line was also going fast. I thought a TM30 was required now?
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A user recently reported obtaining a 1-month visa extension at Bangkok Immigration without being asked for a TM30 form, which led to confusion about its necessity. Comments clarified that the TM30 is not required for short-term extensions like the 30-day visa exempt and 60-day tourist visas, but may be necessary for long-term visa extensions, particularly for Non-O visas. The conversation emphasizes varying local practices and updates regarding immigration requirements.
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Wayne ********
all i can say is everywhere is different and has different new rules they wish to implement when they feel the need.
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Tod *********
they are NOT asking for TM.30's for people getting 30 day extensions on 30 day visa exempt entries Or people on 60 day tourist visa entries.
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Ian *******
Good Intel. I will extend my 60 day visa soon.
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Charles ****************
Your migra center looks like a hospital clinic compared to the dung hole in Pattaya.
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Kah ******
Any non-o 1 year visa extension agent here?
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Steven ***************
@Kah *****
. Not hard to do yourself
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Steven ***************
What he said ☝

Long term visa extensions such as O visas and extension renewals.
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Michael ********
You dont need it for those circumstances only long term visas it has been mentioned before a few times
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