Is the TM30 form still required for foreigners in Thailand?

TM30 form Thai immigration Visa requirements Non-immigrant visa Tourist visa Accommodation regulations

Jul 5, 2021

3 years ago

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Is it still required to do the TM30 form? I saw something online saying it isn’t but would like to double check. Finished quarantine yesterday and staying with my girlfriend. Would like to know if I need to speak to our landlord and let them know to do it.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, the TM30 form is still required for foreigners staying in private accommodations in Thailand, although tourists usually do not need to worry about it as it's handled by hotels. If you are staying with someone in private accommodation, it's important to check with your landlord to ensure the form is submitted, especially if you plan to apply for a Non-immigrant visa or seek an extension of your stay.

Bobby ********

As Garrett says tourists don't normally worry about because it's always done by the hotel you're staying at, but if you're going into a private accommodation, you will either need to impress upon the landlord to do it, or do it yourself. It's normally only a problem if you're going to immigration to do other business, such as seek an extension or change visa/extension type. And if absolute worse comes to worse, it's an 800 baht fine, which isn't really a big deal, but I'd rather be spending that on beer! 🤣

3 years ago

Jonny *****

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@Bobby *******

thanks for the reply. 2 years ago I got an extension and had to pay the fine. Recently I saw an article from the Bangkok post saying it was no longer required dated 1 year ago so wanted to double check with this group. Seems landlords are a lot less consistent in submitting it compared to hotels. In the end my landlord was happy to do it as she’s done it several times before for her other properties. Defo agree would rather spend those 800 baht on something else!! Thanks.

3 years ago

Bobby ********

Jonny Cavendish. What the recent article related to was immigration offices (not all) were not concerned if you were visiting another province provided you were returning to the same address, whereas previously every time you had to file a new TM30 which was a pain in the ass. My advice is to download the app (don't use the website, it's all in Thai) which has an English option. If you can get a copy of the landlord's ID, when you register the app, upload the ID. You can then do your own filing whenever you move around and return. The app is easy to use, but take a screenshot once you've filed the report, get it printed if you can, and keep that in your passport. It beats the shit out of traipsing to immigration every time!

3 years ago

Jonny *****

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@Bobby *******

right. I didn’t even know you had to submit a new one whenever you change province, makes a lot more sense now. Will for sure look into the app. Thanks for all the info, greatly appreciate it. I swear every time I come to Thailand I learn some new way immigration is a hassle, oh well TIT! Have a good one Bobby!!

3 years ago

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Garrett ***********

As far as I know you still need to do it. Tourists generally don't need to worry about it unless you're going to transition to a Non-immigrant visa, then some offices ask for it.

3 years ago

Jonny *****

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@Garrett **********

on visa exemption and going to do a 30 day extension at the start of next month.

3 years ago

Garrett ***********

@Jo***

Don't need tm30 then

3 years ago

Jonny *****

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