Answered8 years ago
What are the requirements for filing a TM.30 at Chaengwattana Immigration in Bangkok?
Just an FYI;
When I was at Chaengwattana Immigration's yesterday for my weekly visit, I stopped into section J-1 the section that does TM.30's at to see how people "self file".
You take your lease contract and your passport in with a filled out TM.30 form. If you're self reporting you don't need your land lord's thai i/d or the house book listing of where you live.
If you are bringing the form in for your land lord you do need copies of their i/d and the house book.
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f you are doing it after the 24 hour window you have to file a TM.30 you get fined 800baht.
While I was there I saw a few thais trickling in and filing TM.30's but no foreigners.
At this time a TM.30 is NOT required to do an extension, a 90 day report or a re-entry permit out at Chaengwattana but it IS needed to apply for an initial 90 day Non-Immigrant visa in section C-1.
Just wanted to let people know how to do it in Bangkok.
I was thinking of going out and self filing a TM.30 just in case they ever do start being hard core about it.
Good Luck (y)
When I was at Chaengwattana Immigration's yesterday for my weekly visit, I stopped into section J-1 the section that does TM.30's at to see how people "self file".
You take your lease contract and your passport in with a filled out TM.30 form. If you're self reporting you don't need your land lord's thai i/d or the house book listing of where you live.
If you are bringing the form in for your land lord you do need copies of their i/d and the house book.
I
f you are doing it after the 24 hour window you have to file a TM.30 you get fined 800baht.
While I was there I saw a few thais trickling in and filing TM.30's but no foreigners.
At this time a TM.30 is NOT required to do an extension, a 90 day report or a re-entry permit out at Chaengwattana but it IS needed to apply for an initial 90 day Non-Immigrant visa in section C-1.
Just wanted to let people know how to do it in Bangkok.
I was thinking of going out and self filing a TM.30 just in case they ever do start being hard core about it.
Good Luck (y)
Answer summary
At Chaengwattana Immigration, filing a TM.30 is required when applying for an initial 90-day Non-Immigrant visa. To self-file a TM.30, bring your lease contract, passport, and a filled TM.30 form. If filing on behalf of your landlord, you will need their Thai ID and house book. Failing to report within 24 hours results in an 800 baht fine. Currently, a TM.30 is not required for extensions, 90-day reports, or re-entry permits. The strictness of TM.30 enforcement appears to vary, with no foreigners observed filing upon the post author's visit.
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Greg ******
I was there for my first 90 day report yesterday. I thought I saw you there but was not sure it was you.
You were wearing a black Kiss T-shirt and had a black ball cap on. You had several different passports in your hand.
I was wearing a grey polo shirt and had glasses on. I made eye contact with you but didn't say anything in case it wasn't you.
Next time I will know... 😀
You were wearing a black Kiss T-shirt and had a black ball cap on. You had several different passports in your hand.
I was wearing a grey polo shirt and had glasses on. I made eye contact with you but didn't say anything in case it wasn't you.
Next time I will know... 😀
Tod *********
OPThat was indeed me :O you should have said something ;)
Tony ********
Whose name do they write in on the form? And do they leave the signatur blank?
Bob *******
Is this something new? I been coming here since 2011 on an oa non immigrant visa and stayed with my friend never had to file
Liam *****
@Bob Kelly you're obviously reporting and renewing without drama so I wouldn't worry (for now)
Erik ***********
I went to chang wattana 2 days ago for my 90 days but didnt fill out a tm 30 when I entered Thailand last time in the end of September. They never even said anything 2 days ago about not reporting my address within 24 hours after entering Thailand and just gave me a recipe for my 90 days 😁
Liam *****
Presumably, therefore, they are also not asking that you submit EVERY time you return to the country? Only for an initial 90-day visa application? (i.e. when moving to Bangkok or changing visa type)?
Mehran ******
#tm30
Robert *******
funny as it seems, it depends who you ask. Immigration in the office is not hard core, but outside you get fined by police. You take the bet.
Monti ********
Robert Lagas Yes but your response makes it sound like the regular Thai police fined people. I know they are part of the police but people should know the raids were immigration and not regular police.
Jeremy ********
In BKK it’s still not hardcore like in pattaya etc yet?
Jim *******
@Tod ********
. What if one is renewing their extension of stay based on being over 50?Bob *******
@Tod ********
thanksTod *********
OPnope, in bangkok you don't need a TM.30 to get ANY extension of stay, a re-entry permit or do a 90 day report.
Henry *********
Thanks. Good to know they are continuing (so far) not to require a TM30 from foreigners doing extensions, 90 days and re-entry permits. One wonders how they will cope if they do change the requirement!
Sayaad *******
Good information sir
Robert *******
It seems they find people who did not report their address. This is from the latest Operation X Ray Outlaw Foreigners:
The round-ups continue and, despite the claim that there are no more illegal foreigners in Thailand, Immigration officials have found another 537 to arrest, process and deport.
A spokesperson says the latest arrests followed searches by immigration officials on 225 places frequented by foreigners, including language and normal schools.
He said 45 were charged with overstaying their visas, 284 with sneaking into Thailand without visas and 208 with staying or working in the Kingdom without informing the authorities of their residential addresses or work places.
The round-ups continue and, despite the claim that there are no more illegal foreigners in Thailand, Immigration officials have found another 537 to arrest, process and deport.
A spokesperson says the latest arrests followed searches by immigration officials on 225 places frequented by foreigners, including language and normal schools.
He said 45 were charged with overstaying their visas, 284 with sneaking into Thailand without visas and 208 with staying or working in the Kingdom without informing the authorities of their residential addresses or work places.
Henry *********
In these raids, do they distinguish between foreigners who have not done a 90 day report and those who have not had their landlord do a TM30? Is there any evidence of how the fine is applied (on the spot?). My friend lives at the River Condo which was raided by Immigration a few weeks ago on two successive days. He was advised that his landlord should have filed a TM30 but wasn't fined as everything else was in order.
Tod *********
OPI saw that, which was why I stopped in yesterday to scope out the procedure ;)
Monti ********
Did you ask about mailing it in within the 24 hours? If I come back on a Saturday is mailing it in Monday ok?
Tod *********
OPIf you come back on a day the immigration office is closed I'm sure you can go the next day they're open.
Tod *********
OPI did not ask about mailing it in sorry.
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