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Is my common law wife required to notify immigration that I’m living at our house in Thailand?
Nov 25, 2022
3 years ago
Sammy ********
ORIGINAL POSTEREntered Thailand on the 45 day visa exempt stamp (U.K. citizen) and will extend for another 60 days in early 23 (have Thai son) which shouldn’t be a problem. Question: Now that the TM30 declaration I used to have to fill in on arrival has been scrapped, is my common law wife legally obliged to notify local immigration that I’m living at our house?
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A UK citizen entered Thailand on a visa-exempt stamp and plans to stay longer with his Thai partner and child. He inquires about the obligation for his partner to notify local immigration of his residence since he believes the TM30 declaration requirement has been scrapped. Several comments clarify that the TM30 requirement is still in effect, emphasizing that property owners must report the presence of foreigners (described as 'aliens'). There are debates about the common law spouse designation not being recognized in Thailand, with users sharing experiences about compliance, penalties for late registration, and procedures for notifying immigration about residents.
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Rob ********
Yes , I use police station at Sam Sung in village , no hassle , pay 300 /500 baht coffee money , they do it in minutes now , would take me an hour long trip and then return same , plus taking missus , no brainier ., your local police station will have ability to to do it , my missus just takes house stuff her I’d card and me , first time was troublesome but now so easy , I even get a coffee now . Funnily enough the chief of police came out to meet me last month , no farangs in the village lol
Oor ********
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Bob **********
TM 6 has been scrapped not the TM30
Sammy ********
ORIGINAL POSTERUpdate. Just left my local IO in Kap Choeng with an official document confirming that I’ve registered the address of my partner as where I’m staying. We told them I arrived here yesterday after a few days in Bangkok so no fine paid.
Also. While here, I asked about an extension when my stamp runs out on 3rd Jan and they confirmed I could have a further 60 days on receipt of my sons birth certificate and ID card but to come before new year in case of holidays.
So all good! Thankyou to everyone for their advice and comments. Much appreciated. Keep up the good work Thailand Visa Advice!! 🙏🏼
Also. While here, I asked about an extension when my stamp runs out on 3rd Jan and they confirmed I could have a further 60 days on receipt of my sons birth certificate and ID card but to come before new year in case of holidays.
So all good! Thankyou to everyone for their advice and comments. Much appreciated. Keep up the good work Thailand Visa Advice!! 🙏🏼
Santeri ***********
@Sammy *******
FYI at least in north you'd be able to get the regular 30 day extension before the 60 day family extension in case you need a extra monthReply to
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Ronald *********
A few years back I arrived in Thailand and had the first week in Pattaya, before travelling to our home in Korat.
Went to the Immigration to register, the lady checked my passport and told me to go to the IMG police in the next block.
The talked to my partner and she ask me for 800 baht, when I was driving home I asked my partner why I paid 800 baht she said a fine.
Apparently they thought I had been in Korat since my arrival, and came to them a week late.
My partner typical Thai would not contest it, and tell them I only arrived the day before.
Went to the Immigration to register, the lady checked my passport and told me to go to the IMG police in the next block.
The talked to my partner and she ask me for 800 baht, when I was driving home I asked my partner why I paid 800 baht she said a fine.
Apparently they thought I had been in Korat since my arrival, and came to them a week late.
My partner typical Thai would not contest it, and tell them I only arrived the day before.
Antoine ********
@Ronald ********
Immigration told me to keep any evidence of your stay in Pattaya (in your case) and present it to them. For example, receipts, bills, tickets etc.Ronald *********
@Antoine *******
Something to note for the future.Reply to
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Ronald *********
You have to notify within 24 hrs of arrival at your residence, I always go to Korat IMG
with my partner who takes her blue house book and I D card.
Ten to Fifteen minutes max, with new document stapled in passport.
with my partner who takes her blue house book and I D card.
Ten to Fifteen minutes max, with new document stapled in passport.
Jeremy ********
Yes
Sammy ********
ORIGINAL POSTERIs there a time frame for notification and/or a fine/penalty for late notification?
David *******
@Sammy *******
the TM 6 card is still been used at some borders, I thought it was scrapped but I needed one to come back from Malaysia 🇲🇾Peter ****************
Pfff
You mixup those two things. TM30 = Notification of stay and TM6 is the departure card (In the past imm. at the airport keeps the arrival card part)
@Sammy *******
. You say you "never heard of this requirement" (notify addres of stay with TM30 !!!) and then you say "maybe because I have always declared their address on TM6?". No....THAT you did with that TM30 form. NOTHING to do with TM6 !!! THAT has been scrapped for now.You mixup those two things. TM30 = Notification of stay and TM6 is the departure card (In the past imm. at the airport keeps the arrival card part)
Steve ********
@Sammy *******
24 hours, and yes there is a fine. I believe around 1000baht, but could be wrongBrian *********
@Steve *******
1600 baht fine in JomtienTerry ********
@Steve *******
Dont worry just tell her to tell them that you arrived yesterday or today. My landlord never reports in 24 hrs and always does this. P.S: The fine for her not you would be 2000thb if known to be reporting late.Steve ********
@Terry *******
Talking to the wrong person. It's not me who asked the question! 😆Reply to
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Sammy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve *******
Ok. I’ve been coming here annually for 15 years to visit my son and his mum and I’ve never heard of this requirement before. It’s never been an issue when I’ve received visa extensions….that may be because I’ve always declared their address on the TM6? I only arrived here last Tues evening so it’s definitely over the 24 hours now! Guess I should go and visit them this afternoon to avoid any problems further down the line! ThanksRob **********
@Sammy *******
actually the TM30 has always been part of the immigration act of 1979, while it wasn’t always enforced that much years ago, it is pretty much enforced nowadays, it’s not hard to do.Steve ********
@Sammy *******
Just do it online. Your missus can register her address and do it there. Takes around 4 mins 30 secsSammy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve *******
you have an online link?Reply to
Sammy ********
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Rob **********
The TM30 has not been scrapped, you are probably getting confused with the TM6 arrival/departure card. Also there is no such thing as a common law wife. If you are legally married in Thailand your marriage will be registered at the local amphur office and you will have a marriage certificate with a rose border around it, if you don’t have you are definitely not married here.
Will ************
No such thing as common law wife in Thailand or the UK.
Steve ********
No such entity as common law wife in Thailand. However, the owner or lessor of a property is required to notify immigration of any "alien" staying at their premises
Terry ********
@Steve *******
....with a TM30.Steve ********
@Terry *******
CorrectReply to
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Patrick ********
He's right
Stuart *********
The TM30 hasn’t been scrapped. You’re getting confused with the arrival/departure card the TM6
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