Is TM 7 the correct form to extend an OA non-immigrant long stay visa in Thailand, and what are the recent changes?

Visa Extension OA Non-Immigrant Visa TM 7 TM 30 Visa Requirements Insurance Requirements for OA Visa

Oct 26, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Good morning. Is the TM 7 the proper form for extending an OA non imm long STAY? Has it changed at all in the past year beyond asking for the TM 30?

Thanks in advance.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The TM 7 form is indeed the proper form for extending an OA non-immigrant long stay visa in Thailand. Recent changes include the necessity of having at least 3 million THB (approximately 100,000 USD) in insurance coverage, which replaces the previous requirement of 40k/400k for outpatient/inpatient coverage. Additionally, the TM 30 form is required at many immigration offices, but its enforcement may vary by location.

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Willem ****

Check the requirements at your local immigration. There are differences depending on the immigration. Example; TM 30 is a demand at many immigrations for many years. Some did not ask and might still not ask it.

2 years ago

Scott **************

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@Willem ***

thank you, upon recent reentry, no tm 30 was issued

2 years ago

Ellie *******

@Scott *******

, You may be confusing TM6 (arrival/departure card) with TM30 (notification of address)

2 years ago

Scott **************

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@Ellie ******

when I checked in at immigration three weeks ago no tm 6 was presented nor attached to my passport.

I am fully aware of the difference.

Thank you

2 years ago

Ellie *******

@Scott *******

, TM30 is not something the Immigration office would give or provide from their side. TM30 is what you or your landlord have to submit from YOUR side.

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Scott *******

they don't do a TM30 when you stamp in to the country 😕,

you GO to your immigration office and file one

OR

the landlord of where you're staying does or you do it online.

I believe you have your wires crossed about stamping IN to the country with going to the immigration office where you live and filing a TM30

2 years ago

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Tod *********

The TM7 is the form for ALL extensions no matter what type you're applying for

As far as getting a yearly extension on an OA visa that you got in your country before you came here, you now need to have 3 million (100K USD) insurance not the previous 40k/400k out/in-patient coverage.

Here's the list of thai companies that offer it:

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Tod *********

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