What are the requirements for the TM30 when applying for a 30-day extension in Samui?

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Fun with TM30 on a short notice

Question first: Can anyone report the situation at Samui Immigration regarding the TM30 for a 30d extension?

Hi guys, always nice to be back to Thailand after a couple of months and learning what Immigration has come up with in the meantime.

Long story slightly less long:
- My 30 days exempt is valid till Jan 12.
- I'm staying at a hotel in Pattaya till Jan 11, then planned to fly to Samui (not booked yet)
- It appears Jomtien now wants "hotel certificate AND receipt from hotel AND business card", but one of the guys at the copy shop said they actually only want the receipt AND (certificate OR business card). So, confusion with basic boolean logic right from the start.
- I worry a bit that they could complain as to why I want this extension if I stay at the current hotel only until the 11th, or that I'll be referred to do the extension in Samui, or denied due to any other random nuisance.

I'm considering ditching the extension in Jomtien, fly to Samui on the 11th, and do it on the 12th there (last day of exempt...). I have heard immigration offices have different policies regarding the enforcement of this TM30 mess. How is it in Samui, and do you have alternative recommendations?

Thanks!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The post discusses the confusion surrounding the TM30 requirements for a 30-day extension in Thailand, particularly in Samui and Jomtien. The user is concerned whether to apply for an extension in Jomtien before flying to Samui, or to handle it directly in Samui. Comments provide insights suggesting that TM30 documentation may not be strictly enforced in Samui and that having a hotel receipt and possible business card may suffice for a successful extension.

Davide *********** · Answer

yes in Samui immigration is not required, I just hope nobody will be fined in airport immigration in Bangkok when they leave the country

YeDo *********** · Answer

So the hotel has not reported correctly? That should not be your problem, but ends up being so when you have to apply for an extension...

Had problems getting the TM-30 in twice now, visiting my girlfriend and staying at their plac(es). In the end I had to take what papers we had alongside with a note from her to immigration, and get the receipt myself - no real problem, and I could have gotten an extension the same day.

Seems like they are OK as long as some TM-30 is delivered at some point before extending, they are well aware of how complicated it can be for ordinary thais to get this in on behalf of their visitors...

Ricky ***** · Answer

I read on another post that the "and" should be taken as "or" (Translation issues??). So just hotel receipt with card (as back up) should be enough.

Gwydion ******* · Answer

Not required to do a TM30 in Samui. Only on long-term extension is it required.

What are the requirements for the TM30 when applying for a 30-day extension in Samui?

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