What are the key points and requirements regarding TM30 in Thailand?

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Hello everyone, 
I have a.few questions regarding TM30

1.
Does TM30 done online have the same value as the paper version of TM submitted at the immigration office and stamped ? 
I see it's not as complete as the one made by immigration staff (tfac date, visa number, etc..) but the house owner can only enter limited.amd standard info

2.
Once Tm30 is done the first day of arrival, if we travel to other place (hotel..),.do we need.to submit TM30 again when we are back?

3
.Does it replace Certificate of Residence ? And this one can be done online too?

4. In which case  do we need the TM30 ? I have heard for Bank account openning, buying a car, but what else ?

Thank you

Ask Thailand · Answer

The TM30 form is important for expats regarding their residence status in Thailand. Here are the main points discussed:
1. The online TM30 is considered equivalent to the paper version submitted at immigration, but it's crucial to save and print the online receipt.
2. The need to resubmit TM30 when traveling domestically varies by immigration office; some may require it, while others may not.
3. TM30 does not replace the Certificate of Residence, which must be obtained at an immigration office.
4. TM30 receipts are primarily used for applying for a Certificate of Residence, which is necessary for various official activities like opening bank accounts or obtaining a driver's license.

Tod ********* · Answer

1 - online or in person the TM30 is the same, if someone is using the online website make sure the export the file after they file a TM30 on you and PRINT that receipt because that is the TM30 (also remember you can only retrieve/print TM30 receipts from the online system within 7 days after you filed it)

2 - That is between you and the immigration office you use..

Some offices require a new TM30 when you travel domestically even if you're coming back to the same address you have a TM30 filed

Some offices only require a new TM30 if you're coming back from abroad

Some offices don't require it at all (domestic or international travel) as long as you're coming back to the address you have one filed at..

3 - NOPE, a TM30 is NOT a certificate of residence :O and Nope you can't get a certificate of residence online, you get that at the immigration office that serves the area where you stay

4 - As a rule a TM30 receipt can't be used for proof of residence for anything other than at the immigration office to apply for a real certificate of residence, which is the document you need to open a bank account, by a vehicle, get a thai driver's license etc

Tod ********* · Answer

1 - online or in person the TM30 is the same, if someone is using the online website make sure the export the file after they file a TM30 on you and PRINT that receipt because that is the TM30 (also remember you can only retrieve/print TM30 receipts from the online system within 7 days after you filed it)

2 - That is between you and the immigration  office you use..

Some offices require a new TM30 when you travel domestically even if you're coming back to the same address you have a TM30 filed

Some offices only require a new TM30 if you're coming back from abroad

Some offices don't require it at all (domestic or international travel) as long as you're coming back to the address you have one filed at..

3 - NOPE, a TM30 is NOT a certificate of residence :O and Nope you can't get a certificate of residence online, you get that at the immigration office that serves the area where you stay

4 - As a rule a TM30 receipt can't be used for proof of residence for anything other than at the immigration office to apply for a real certificate of residence, which is the document you need to open a bank account, by a vehicle, get a thai driver's license etc

What are the key points and requirements regarding TM30 in Thailand?

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