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What happens if I don't file the 90-day report in Thailand before leaving?
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Jul 6, 2025
10 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERSo what is the actual real consequence if you never filed the 90 day report and then just leave when you’re six months is up? Besides the monetary fine. Edit : i’m very sick and I cannot leave my apartment for like the last four days, I know that I’m late and tomorrow is gonna be like the last day of the grace Period Apparently, but unfortunately, I’m alone here, I kinda need to take care of myself and make sure I don’t die instead of worrying about like following like all of the rules, I just wanna know because like I don’t wanna go to jail or anything like that which it seems very unlikely from what people say, but honestly, the people who are unhelpful I wish they could just not comment sometimes it’s a very big problem in this country. Everyone wants to tell people what to do and sometimes I don’t even know what they’re talking about and they have no compassion care but people might be going through underneath. You guys saying that you came here because you like the Thai people and how polite and everything they are but why you act a little bit more like them then? Why have you lived here all this time and you’re still this like broken person from the west that like has no understanding no compassion no empathy. You’re basically just living off of their land and trying to tell me what their rules are and you’re just a guest here too, and I’m really tired of in these groups, but to the people who gave me genuine answers I really do appreciate it because I’m kind of in a bad situation
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The main consequence of not filing the 90-day report in Thailand is a monetary fine of up to 2,000 baht, which is only imposed if you later need to visit an immigration office and they spot your missed report. In practice, many expats report no issues when leaving Thailand even after not completing the report, as border immigration often does not check for it. If you're unable to report due to health issues, it's advised to focus on recovery, as the potential penalties for missing the report aren't severe.
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Dnatjugweme ************
By the way, there are companies which offer door-to-door service for TM47. It's not cheap though. Someone posted about it in this group once, I think it was 2K bahts, which is the price of the fine.
Siggi *******
@Dnatjugweme ***********
useless, for what a company when you can send in copies with a letter and an envelope for return cost you 60 baht all togetherDnatjugweme ************
@Siggi ******
Sure, but mailing is 15 days before the due date, not 5 days into the grace period.Reply to
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Reaction to your EDIT: Next time, don't wait until the grace period, in order to prevent such situations from happening. Tip: You can do it by mail 15 days before the date is due. A single visit to the post office / cost is less than 80 bahts in stamps.
John **********
While you are legally obliged to do a 90 day report the consequences of failing to do so are not severe. Border immigration don't check, so the only time it will ever come up is if you visit an immigration office and they notice. In which case you will get a 2k baht fine
Biff *******
Maximum ฿2000 fine if you ever need to go to an immigration office and someone there spots that you missed it.
Plenty of people, usually those who live far from an office, never do them and just pay the 2k if they ever need anything from immigration.
Just concentrate on getting well again.
Plenty of people, usually those who live far from an office, never do them and just pay the 2k if they ever need anything from immigration.
Just concentrate on getting well again.
Anonymous ******************
It's not about going to jail or not. You are a guest. Follow the rules of your local Immigration Office, or you always run the risk of being strung up by a new military regime in the future. Comply or die.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 587 I’m not medically able to go. I just got out of the hospital twice. Would you like to drive me there?
Mark ********
Anonymous participant If it is possible for someone to drive you that is no different to Bolt/Grab/taxi I appreciate you may be ill but you are contradicting yourself, Sounds like you just want to whine...
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant: where are you? I currently don't have a Thai drivers license (long DLT queue), but InDrive or Bolt is generally cheaper than Grab. Would not recommend taxis or public transport if you are currently unfit.
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Dany ********
unlikely that you will be fined.
Travelling ********
Yes, left the country yesterday. Also didn't do the 90 day report. No problem at all when exiting. No fine, no questions, nothing.
It is just one of the unnecessary hoops the Thai government likes to let you jump through. I am glad to be back in Cambodia
It is just one of the unnecessary hoops the Thai government likes to let you jump through. I am glad to be back in Cambodia
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@Travelling *******
That could however happen the day you require documents from the immigration office.Mark ********
Anonymous participant 558 Not going to happen
Travelling ********
Anonymous participant 558 Yes, but that wasn't the question the poster of this message was asking now, was it?!
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@Travelling *******
The poster is asking for actual consequences... The actual consequences could be a fine of THB2000 for not filling the 90-days report with high chances to happen should the person goes to immigration office for documents. And as you said, low chances when crossing the border. So far, the topic isn't much covered on this group because the DTV is pretty new and people aren't much visting immigration office or do already report as per the law.As I also mentioned, there is a 7 days extra allowance for filling it after the mentioned date. The poster shouldn't then worry too much for being slightly late.
Travelling ********
Anonymous participant 558 Wow you really can't read, can you?
The question was simple.
I haven't done the 90 day report due to circumstances, if I leave the country will there be consequences other than the fine?
He/she wasn't asking anything more than that.
It is only in your mind that this question goes further than the original question. Because somehow you want to show of your knowledge or something.
No wonder that you post anonymously since you care to be a know-it-all prikc
The question was simple.
I haven't done the 90 day report due to circumstances, if I leave the country will there be consequences other than the fine?
He/she wasn't asking anything more than that.
It is only in your mind that this question goes further than the original question. Because somehow you want to show of your knowledge or something.
No wonder that you post anonymously since you care to be a know-it-all prikc
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@Travelling *******
And you're answering: no fine... Which is wrong. My answer is for you. There is a risk of fine when going to the immigration office for documents. Get informed before insulting people.Travelling ********
Anonymous participant 558 Yes which is correct, if you just leave the country there is no fine. Gosh are you really this r3tarded?!
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@Travelling *******
And? You're not coming back to Thailand after? Great news. FYI, the fine can still apply after when returning. Another arrogant person with no respect.Mark ********
Anonymous participant 558 No. They don't chase up any previous 90-day reports. They're only focused on the current stamp
Travelling ********
Anonymous participant 558 Oh boy you are such a loser. And again, it is obvious why you are answering anonymously. I kinda pitty you. All salty and lonely in Thailand.
It must be hard for you.
I strongly doubt that they are going fine me if I go back after six or 12 months. If they wanted too fine me, the would have done so already. Good luck with your terrible life, having arguments on Facebook like a coward as*hole with complete strangers.
And just because I am right and you are a stupid pos who lacks the ability to read or think and hence is wrong, doesn't make me arrogant 😄
It must be hard for you.
I strongly doubt that they are going fine me if I go back after six or 12 months. If they wanted too fine me, the would have done so already. Good luck with your terrible life, having arguments on Facebook like a coward as*hole with complete strangers.
And just because I am right and you are a stupid pos who lacks the ability to read or think and hence is wrong, doesn't make me arrogant 😄
Anonymous ******************
@Travelling *******
Did you read? If you're visiting an immigration office... And yes, you will. Why not using the search function on this group and other ones covering long-term expats who have been here a little longer than you do?! Lovely little girl 😍.Mark ********
Anonymous participant 558 I've been here 15 years. I've often ignored the 90-day report if I know I'm leaving the country in the near future. Airport and land border immigration don't give a sh1t about 90-dayer. Once you re-enter you start from scratch. They don't chase up historical discrepancies. I've done it probably ten times. Total fines: 0
Mark ********
Anonymous participant 558 Ain't going to happen. I think you're new here, otherwise you wouldn't be making such a misleading statement. What document would you want from immigration?
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@Mark *******
Not exactly new 🤣... Why?What's about a residence certificate? Or what's about people extending in Thailand with immigration? There are plenty of reasons for people to visit an immigration.Mark ********
Anonymous participant 558 Aren't we talking DTV here? I can't see any reason to go to immigration. And if you do need to go, you wait until you do a re-entry. Immigration won't be looking for a 90-day report, because you won't have been in the country at that point for 90-days. You'll just need a TM30
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@Mark *******
Yes, for the DTV. Plenty of people here on this group are looking for a residence certificate... Which they get at immigration. Immigration can still cross check your last 90-days report with the date of last exit. Does that happen often? Maybe not but it can. People love to talk with certainty even when there isn't any. As for the ones who remained in the country and going to get documents without having done the 90-days report before, the chances for being fined are important. You know very well after 15 years that some people are getting fined and that's not only a myth.Mark ********
Anonymous participant 558 Sadly, you're nothing but a fearmonger. I'm sure in my time here, the amount of people I know, not one has been fined for a missing 90-day report if they've left and re-entered at a later date. Never happened to me in all the times I failed to submit a TM47. And even if it does happen it's 2000 baht maximum. So perhaps best to stop your cr@p talk, because you know very little about how it works
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Greg ********
In practice absolutely nothing will happen. You will not even be fined when departing. Get well soon.
MacKenzie ******
I’m sorry some people aren’t treating you and your question with respect or empathy. I don’t have a specific recommendation, but I just wanted to say I hope that all goes well with immigration and that your health improves quickly.
Bob **********
The fine is 2000 baht if you miss one report or 20 and you’ll pay that if you ever need to visit the immigration office and it’s 1600 baht if you don’t have a current TM30
Andy ************
No issue at all. Border immigration don't care about 90-day reports. They're an administrative process from the immigration office.
Steve *******
Shows a level of disrespect, not a good look especially when it can be avoided easily.
Siggi *******
@Steve ******
you would do everything even if immigration tells you jump 20 times on your left feet 😁Steve *******
@Siggi ******
no just follow their rules and regulations, maybe if more visitors did that in my country it wouldn't be in such a messSiggi *******
@Steve ******
to follow idiotic rules make no sense! And in your country such idiotic and senseless rules do not existAnonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve ******
well I’m kind of stuck in bed still would you like to come to Bangkok and take me otherwise could you please be quiet like you’re not helping me?Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve ******
that wasn’t the question. I’m not looking for your moral opinion. I’ve been sick in the hospital. I haven’t been able to do it and tomorrow’s the last day. I don’t know if I’m gonna make it there. I asked the question if you don’t have the answer like keep it to yourself sometimes that’s what I hate about people here.Steve *******
Anonymous participant immigration will accept hospital report and there will no problem, this happened to someone I know.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant You still have 7 days after the mentioned date to fill it. So not an issue in your case. Get well soon.
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Henrik *****
Never break the law in a country you want to stay in as a tourist.
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@Henrik ****
its not a law thoughTravelling ********
Anonymous participant 845 So what is it? Genuinely interested in the difference between "the law" and what ever this is.
Mark ********
@Travelling *******
It's a policy requirement of Thai immigration. Doubt you'll find it anywhere in law.Greg ********
@Mark *******
Is it policy, law or a ministerial requirement? Can you show any definitive links for clarity?Mark ********
@Greg *******
Nothing on the form. I only wish it was law then these self-entitled DTVers would have to stop whiningGreg ********
@Mark *******
I think you will find it is law and has also been published in the Royal GazetteMark ********
@Greg *******
I'll have a look at the TM47 form and see if it refers to any specific actReply to
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@Henrik ****
Better tell that to the 10,000s of retirees who live in Thailand on retirement visas obtained illegally through an agent! 😂😂😂Henrik *****
Do that yourself, no need to involve me in your vendetta.
Andy ************
@Henrik ****
No vendetta. I just ROFL when people make a big deal out of a minor transgression, whilst ignoring how many expats are actually committing a criminal offence by paying bribes to government officials!! 😂😂😂😂Reply to
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@Henrik ****
it’s nowhere mentioned on issued visas nor any such communication is made to successful DTV applicants. I know it’s mandatory for most of the visa types but there are also several types of visas where 90 days reporting in not required. So, how can you be so sure that not reporting by a DTV holder is actually breaking law?Anonymous ******************
Participant anonyme 298 The law targets "aliens" (👽foreigners) by default. It's not about visas (only indirectly). You'll need an exemption to that law (as for LTR) and DTV doesn't have any.
“Aliens… who have been permitted to stay in the Kingdom longer than 90 days must notify the immigration officer of the place where they reside every 90 days.”
“Aliens… who have been permitted to stay in the Kingdom longer than 90 days must notify the immigration officer of the place where they reside every 90 days.”
Mark ********
Anonymous participant 298 Not exactly "breaking the law" but it's an administrative requirement to report every 90 days.
Greg ********
@Mark *******
It is part of Immigration Law and has been ratified in the Royal Gazette 🙂Mark ********
@Greg *******
Excellent. So the whiney posters saying "immigration didn't tell me" should have known, as ignorance of the law is no excuse! Well done!Greg ********
@Mark *******
I do think the MFA should be responsible for telling people their responsibilities when they issue the visa. Immigration do when obtaining a visa at the office. You actually sign off to acknowledge things and that you understand penalties for overstay etc. In the case of DTV I think the MFA are remiss here. When could or should Immigration tell DTV holders?Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greg *******
they should yes bc I didn’t know until I was sick.Greg ********
Anonymous participant I mean how hard would it have to have a note on the DTV Visa when issued? Something like "NB: if staying 90 consecutive days in Thailand you must do 90 Day report at immigration"
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Anonymous participant 298 DTV requires 90-day reporting. End of story
Greg ********
Anonymous participant 298 It is required for DTV holders. Just because the MFA are amiss in not informing people at issue does not negate that fact.
Henrik *****
You are obliged to familiarize yourself with the laws in any country you visit, you have failed to do that, or you would have known the Requirements to make a 90 day report, everytime you spend 90 consecutive days in Thailand.
Even this group are full of posts telling the same.
If you were in doubt, you should have asked the Immigration Office or read their website.
Even this group are full of posts telling the same.
If you were in doubt, you should have asked the Immigration Office or read their website.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Henrik ****
I don’t actually wanna stay here when the stamp expires. I’d like to leave. The thing is I’ve been really sick so it’s been really hard for me to leave my apartment and tomorrow’s my last day before I incurred the fine. And if I incur the fine along with everything else that’s happened to me here. I don’t really care about staying here so I just wanna know if they are looking for people are arresting people because quite frankly like my health is a little bit more important than they’re stupid 90 day report anything that they could just help me do onlineSiggi *******
Anonymous participant omg nothing happens at all, there is no arrest, and there is no fine if you not go to imigration. Nobody cares about the 90 days report
Anonymous ******************
Can't do it online unless its your second one which you don't get to do unless you extend.
You can probably enlist an agent to do it or just leave the country whenever you're able to do so.
Have you considered talking to a doctor about your sickness?
You can probably enlist an agent to do it or just leave the country whenever you're able to do so.
Have you considered talking to a doctor about your sickness?
Henrik *****
If not able to go to the Immigration Office use other options to contact the Immigration.
Or send someone on your behalf.
You should have taken action before the last day.
You should bring it in order as soon as possible, and not wait for when leaving Thailand.
CCTV and police vehicles use face recognition.
Or send someone on your behalf.
You should have taken action before the last day.
You should bring it in order as soon as possible, and not wait for when leaving Thailand.
CCTV and police vehicles use face recognition.
Siggi *******
@Henrik ****
what an useless member you are, you don't know anything about this topic. Nobody cares about 90 days report. They not going after it. Only if you need some extension or residence certificate then you must have it.Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Henrik ****
yeah I guess I should’ve just ignored like my heart palpitations that sent me to the hospital three times and demanded that the ambulance take me to immigration instead so that I can comply with that. Before you tell somebody what they should do in life maybe you should ask what’s going on in it and I don’t actually know anyone here who could do it for me or I would be I would’ve done that
Henrik *****
The hospital would have been the best partner for you to have helping you with the Immigration, since they do it on a daily basis.
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Chris *******
IF it gets discovered it is a 2k fine, that's it.
No repercussions.
No repercussions.
Steve *******
Nothing. No fine. The immigration at the ports don't care about the 90 day report. It's only the in-country immigration offices that use and enforce them.
I flew out on the 3rd, having stayed 148 days, without doing a report.
I flew out on the 3rd, having stayed 148 days, without doing a report.
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