Is the TM30 form still necessary for expats returning to Thailand?

TM30 Visa Regulations Immigration Reporting Thailand Expat Rules Non-O Visa 90-Day Reporting

Jun 21, 2022

2 years ago

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TM30 - is this still required? 

The 90-day online reporting does not ask for the TM.6, so will they catch you if you don't do TM30 (after returning overseas), and just do the 90-day?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The TM30 form is legally required to be filed by your landlord within 24 hours of arrival in Thailand. However, while compliance is necessary, actual enforcement may vary. Some expats report that if no interaction with immigration occurs, they may not face penalties for not filing TM30 upon returning, especially if filing a 90-day report online. It is generally advisable to check with the local immigration office for the latest requirements, as practices may differ across locations.

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Jonas *************

So if you have lived in same place and go outside of Thailand, next time you come back you need to do a tm30 again?

At least we don't need to do it anymore if we stay inside thailand and travel inside thailand and convert back to our normal residence.

Hmmm?

2 years ago

Jonas *************

Which immigration said no need?

2 years ago

Antoine ********

To be sure ask your immigration. I was fined once when I came back to Thailand from abroad. Had no idea about that rule. The second time to avoid to be fined I went to immigration just to hear from them no need to report....

2 years ago

Stuart *********

@Jonas ************

Each office have their own take on the TM30 requirement, but almost certainly if you’ve been outside of Thailand you’ll need to refile.

2 years ago

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Stuart *********

David *********

You will still need the TM30 filled in and stamped if you have any long term visa. Even though it is suspended you will need it.

2 years ago

Stuart *********

To do a 90 day report online you’d need to have a TM30 filed as the new system matches addresses. To do one in person at an immigration office will depend on their rules as to whether you’d need one on file. Some won’t some will.

2 years ago

Stuart *********

TM30 is required by law to be filed by your landlord or house owner within 24 hours of your arrival.

That said if you have no need for interaction at an immigration office no one would ever know. They don’t check on your way out of Thailand.

2 years ago

Terry **********

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@Stuart ********

within 24 hours.. bit tough

2 years ago

Terry **********

@Terry *********

that I the legal requirement. But tbh there is a bit of slack in the timings.

2 years ago

Stuart *********

@Terry *********