Anyone know of any online agencies that can do your TM30 for you ? We dont have computer only phone and nearest immigration is +1 hour away. My landlady never used computer in her life also. Thanks any heads up.
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The original poster is seeking assistance for filing a TM30 registration, as they do not have access to a computer and their landlady lacks computer skills. Suggestions from other users highlight that it is possible to file a TM30 using a smartphone, and some local agencies can assist online if provided with necessary documents (landlady's ID and house book). Yet, the responsibility remains with the landlord. Users recommend the tenant gather required documents and delegate the filing to a professional service or agency, stressing that the landlady's involvement is crucial for compliance.
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Maybe landlord doesn't want to inform the gov it's rented.I leased a house for 8 years and they wouldn't do it.
The legal obligation to file the TM30 always rests with the property owner/landlord. However, Thai law and immigration procedures fully allow a landlord to authorize a representative, property agent, or third party to submit the paperwork on their behalf (either online or physically at the immigration office).
The only "gray" or problematic area is when landlords refuse to be involved at all, forcing tenants to try to bypass them. Legally, immigration requires the landlord's property documents (such as the Tabien Baan house registration book or title deed copy) and their cooperation.
Can an online agency do it for you?
Specialized Visa/Property Agencies: There are many legitimate nationwide visa and administrative agencies (such as Thai Visa Centre and various local legal services) that handle TM30 filings and immigration paperwork remotely.
How it works with a phone: Because you only have a phone, you can easily message these agencies via Line, WhatsApp, or email. They can guide you on what documents are needed.
The Landlord Hurdle: Even if you hire an online agency, they will still need your landlady's cooperation to provide a copy of her Thai ID card and her house registration book (Tabien Baan), because the government system ties the property to her ownership.
What you can do given your situation:
Ask the Landlady to sign a proxy letter (or just hand over photos of her documents): Since your landlady has never used a computer, she doesn't actually need to use one if she is willing to give you clear photos of her Thai ID card and her Blue House Book (Tabien Baan).
Use an agency or a local helper: Once you have photos of those documents, along with your lease agreement and passport details, a local visa agency or a bilingual service can take those digital files and process the TM30 online or via a representative trip to immigration so neither you nor your landlady has to make the 1-hour drive.
Alternative (Immigration by Mail): Some immigration offices allow landlords or their representatives to mail TM30 applications via EMS with self-addressed stamped envelopes, avoiding the trip entirely, though an agency is usually much faster and less prone to paperwork rejections.
If you have photos of the landlords/owner's ID and land deed or house book for the place you're staying at, I can do it online for you, you for a tiny fee
Ralph Tyson Wrong... The TM30 is compulsory under Section 38 of the Thai Immigration Act. It is a mandatory legal requirement for house owners, landlords, or hotel managers to notify immigration when a foreign national stays at their property, and it must be submitted within 24 hours of the foreigner's arrival.Legal Responsibility and EnforcementLandlord's Duty: The legal obligation to file the TM30 falls primarily on the owner, host, or manager of the accommodation rather than the foreigner.Fines for Non-Compliance: Property owners who fail to file within the 24-hour window can face financial penalties.Impact on Foreigners: Although the landlord is responsible for filing, a missing or outdated TM30 receipt can cause significant administrative issues for the foreign resident during visa extensions, 90-day reporting (TM47), or re-entry permit processing at local immigration offices.When is a TM30 Required?Initial Arrival or New Address: A filing is required when a foreigner first arrives at a property or changes their residential address.No Resubmission Needed for Same Stay: If a foreign resident stays at the same address continuously, a new TM30 does not need to be re-filed for every 90-day report. However, a new filing is triggered if you leave the country and return with a new arrival stamp or move to a new location.
Robert G Viset Yes I’m well aware of the mandatory nature of the TM30 - but it’s not the visitor’s responsibility. As I said, if you need services from immigration, the TM30 is necessary.
The vast majority of Thai people are unaware of the requirement. Foreigners may stay in their homes and no TM30 is filed. It’s very common, and yes a breach if the rules.
Ralph Tyson then going to immigration for over a year now in Sisaket province and come to think of it I don't remember if we ever did actually fill a tm30.
we bought the house book we brought my passport and 5 minutes later we're gone each time. I never do online reporting always drive 1 hour to go to immigration. afterwards we go out to eat in the city and maybe shop for something.
I'll tell you an hour may not sound like a long way but the whole thing tends to take about 4 or 5 hours and by the time I get home I'm pretty tired. but I still wouldn't change it for online reporting. they know me they know my face and my girl. for me having some kind of a relationship even if it's only that is better than being an online number.
So how did or does your landlady resgister tenants until now? This isn‘t something new and its her responsability to do it anyway. An agency can‘t do it by the way without a copy of the landladys ID and housebook and has to register the house first.
Sue Heimchen im the first tenant. She never rented before to a foreigner. She is a farmer never even heard of all this registering stuff. But thanks for your comment