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Is it acceptable to skip the 90-day reporting requirement in Thailand?
Boys and girls, is skipping the 90 days reporting still ok or...?
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The 90-day reporting requirement for foreigners residing in Thailand raises mixed opinions among expats. While some believe that skipping this requirement is relatively safe due to low chances of fines, others stress the importance of adhering to legal obligations to avoid future complications. The fine for missing this report is 2000 baht, which some expats view as a minor issue, while others cite it as a potential risk that can lead to more serious consequences, particularly with changing immigration enforcement. Overall, compliance is advised to prevent any legal issues.
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Ciaran *********
It’s never been ok.
Wannikea *********
Welcome to Thailand, if you're going to come here play by the rules, and don't shame your passport.
A. ************
Why play that game? With the way immigration loves to randomly crackdown on visa holders of all types for different things, it isn't that far-fetched to expect to see a time where they start messing with DTV holders, and making their lives hell for things like missing TM30s and 90 day reports. Do your best to stay away from any extra scrutiny.
Luit *****************
It is never OK to skip legal requirements.
Anonymous ******************
@Luit ****************
even if I get fined once a year , 2k baht is a bargain for not having to do that reporting nonsenseLuit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 956 Maybe they just should start getting people with r=this attitude out of the country...
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 956 lol take 3 min to have my agent do it for 500 baht. There are more potential risks to breaking the rules than just a 2k fine….
Anonymous ******************
This visa is so easy to get and you just need to do immigration 1 hour every 3 month, come on 😅
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 952 Did mine today at Phuket's drive in. No one in the queue. 1 min done while seating in my car. These people have no excuse; just a bunch of entitled individuals.
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 952 last time I just needed 3 minutes at immigration for TM47
Anonymous ******************
@Luit ****************
in pattaya it’s very long 🥹
John **********
Its a legal requirement that you file a 90 day report if you spend 90 consecutive days inside Thailand. The fine for not doing so is 2000 baht but you will only be fined by an immigration office, not when entering or leaving
John *********
Let idiots do what they want, do come crying when you start have a record. Remember you are only a guest in the Kingdom, nothing more
Anonymous ******************
Totally fine , chances of getting fined are slim
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 956 with such an attitude they should not permit you to enter the country.
Peter ********
Still ok? It’s a rule. If you don’t follow the rule that’s up to you.
Itay *******
If you want your visa revoked its totally fine.
Bob **********
@Itay ******
never you will just pay a 2000 baht fine rather you miss one or twentyItay *******
@Bob *********
I would not play with it, but good luck trying.Anonymous ******************
@Luit ****************
it's fine ,they are happy to take the money instead , this is Thailand rememberLuit *****************
@Bob *********
I know people who always drive their car too fast and never get fined, but that does not make it OK.Bob **********
@Itay ******
it’s not really a big deal been here 15 years and know people who have never done one they just pay the fine when they renew there visa each year
Anonymous *************
OP@Itay ******
This happens a lot? Or ever?Anonymous ******************
It’s ok if you don’t need a resident certificate
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 898 no it is not OK, that you might not be fined, does not make it OK, why that anarchaic attitude?
Anonymous ******************
@Luit ****************
Pure laziness and entitlement. Easy and quick process. They wouldn’t dare do it in their own country, but here it’s just "Mai Pen Rai". They’re the first ones to whine when issues arise and stricter rules are applied.Anonymous ******************
What do you mean by OK? That's a law. 🙄
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 727 that’s a law that make no much difference if you follow it or no
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 898 until you need to visit an immigration office for any reason. If you don’t visit one though, you’re fine
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 898 You just have said it.. It does if you need to visit an immigration office.
Zu *****
Ok , should go now to Central Festival immigration
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