What are the TM30 registration rules for expats returning to Thailand after traveling abroad?

Nov 11, 2023
a year ago
Michael **********
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Rules about TM30. The owner of my condo says she doesn't have to register me again when I return from traveling abroad and in Thailand. I thought she has to. How do the rules actually looks like?
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The TM30 registration rules in Thailand can vary by province. Some require re-registration when an expat travels either within Thailand or abroad, while others may only need it for international travel. It is generally the responsibility of the condo owner to register the TM30, but many expats are advised to handle it themselves upon returning, especially if they have traveled outside of the country. Failure to comply with TM30 registration can lead to problems later, such as during visa extensions, so it is often recommended to visit the local immigration office for the current requirements.
Álvaro **********
Some provinces require re-register if you travel to even other provinces, others only require it if traveling abroad, and others don't require at all if you're returning to the previous registered place.

Go and ask your local immigration office.
Michael ***************
She need to - but If she dont - better you do IT - at the end the Problem is with you when you need Extension (our contract says WE have tondo ourselve but First time Landlord Register us - But now when WE come Back from abroad i never ASK him - Just do myselve so i can BE Sure ITS done within 24 hours
Anthony ****
@Michael **************
how do you do it yourself? Just curious
Stevo *********
Went to jomtien office for an extension and they told me I needed an updated one as I left the country(did a border run) Thank goodness I went to immigration 7 days before my expiration date to have enough time to get the updated one from my landlord
Frank **********
WTF dude ! Do it online when you come back, it will save you a trip to immigration
Sam *****
It's your responsibility. Go to immigration, it's quite easy. Just a pain. Normally takes about 20 minutes.
Håkan *******
It is a mess.

When I come back from Sweden after 2 weeks holiday and wanted to make TM30 report they say "no need. We know where you live use the old TM30 report"
James ********
ASK your Thai Immigration office for their current address registration TM30 requirements.
James ********
We are seeing many Thai immigration offices now requiring a New TM 30 be filed when you return to your registered address after you have departed Thailand.
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