Is the TM30 form necessary for 30-day visa extensions in Thailand?

Aug 16, 2023
a year ago
Prince ************
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Is the TM30 required for 30 day extensions?
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The need for a TM30 form when applying for a 30-day visa extension in Thailand varies by immigration office. While some offices like those in Chiang Mai and Bangkok generally require it, others such as those in Phuket and Koh Samui may not. Personal experiences indicate that it's safer to have the TM30 on hand due to inconsistent enforcement of the rules across different locations.
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Nongnuch ********
SOME immigrations want to see that you were TM30 registered, and some others can't be bothered
Casey ********
Of course
Andy *******
It's the law.
Toei ********
Required at Bangkok
Jo **********
Chiang Mai absolutely 💯 needed
Chris ***********
What office
Prince ************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Mark *********
Prince J Ngwenya Bangkok needed 95% of the time
Benjamin *********
Not in Koh Samui
Mark ******
Required in Pattaya (Jomtien Immigration Office)
Ellen **********
Required in Chiang Mai
Gisela *********
Ellen **********
@Gisela ********
30-day extension. As per the question in the post
Gisela *********
@Ellen *********
ok,what about burning season?
Ellen **********
@Gisela ********
What about the burning season? I am confused as the post was about the TM 30
Gisela *********
@Ellen *********
sorry I think can ask you
Shane *******
No at krabi they just want address written down that all they done for me
George *********
Required at Nonthaburi..
Bennito *********
Did about 6 extensions in Patong...never I was asked a TM30
Jeremy ********
It all depends on the I/O you’re dealing with…my advice is simple its better to have and not need then to need and not have
Stuart *********
Completely depends on the office you are going to use. In Phuket it’s not needed. In Chiang Mai it is. In Bangkok it appears to be hit and miss whether you’ll be asked. I’m not sure of the policies of the other 70+ offices around the country.
CjandBrigitte **********
When doing the extension for my mother thats visiting, we had to provide her TM30 as part of the 30 day extension.
Graham *******
If you can get a TM30, get a TM30 its usefull/required for many things!
Brandon ************
At many offices it's required.
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