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What happens if you don't report to the local immigration office within 3 days of arriving back in Thailand?
Thailand ImmigrationTM30Visa RulesExpat AdviceForeign Resident RegulationsFines for Late ReportingDTV VisaRe-entry Issues
Nov 16, 2025
5 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERDoes anyone know when you don't check within the 3 days after you arrive back in thailand with the local immigration office, what happens? I know you get a fine, can it affect you leaving the country or entering again?
Thank you in advance.
Thank you in advance.
TLDR : Answer Summary
Not checking in with the local immigration office within 3 days, specifically for the TM30 requirement, typically results in a fine of up to 2000 baht for the individual or up to 10000 baht for the property owner. While failing to report on time doesn't generally affect your ability to leave Thailand or re-enter, it may complicate processes such as extending your stay or applying for a 90-day report, as some immigration offices require the TM30 to complete these tasks. Enforcement is somewhat lax unless there's police involvement.
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Michael ********
The only issue really occurs is when you need to extend or you need something from immigration. No one is checking to see if it being done until you visit immigration. So if you come in on a DTV and leave before your six months and come back and you don’t do the 90 day report, and you have no police involvement no one will no or care.
Jerry ***********
I rented a house 3 years ago. I've done 2 visas and now on dtv. I bought a new motorbike 2 months ago and when going to get tm30 for transfer immigration still had no check jn for 4 years since 3 old addresses ago lol.
Paul *******
No. Not reporting your stay in China can affect re-entry to China (Beijing specifically) but there is no similar enforcement mechanism for Thailand.
Nothing much to worry about unless you need to do a TM47 90 day report and even then you can just do a TM30 on that day and you'll be fine.
Nothing much to worry about unless you need to do a TM47 90 day report and even then you can just do a TM30 on that day and you'll be fine.
Robert *******
Thailand has a law made in 1979, but it seems difficult to read for lots of people.
The Land owner, OR the house owner OR the landlord OR the possessor of the house reports that a foreigner resided at their property within 24 hours of arrival.
The possessor is the person who PAYS the rent and signed the lease/rental contract.
Just shouting that you as possessor is not responsible is showing you have no clue.
According the same law, the foreigner who is NOT registered is liable for a fine up to 2.000 Thb and the owner of the address up to 10.000 Thb for each foreigner residing.
The Land owner, OR the house owner OR the landlord OR the possessor of the house reports that a foreigner resided at their property within 24 hours of arrival.
The possessor is the person who PAYS the rent and signed the lease/rental contract.
Just shouting that you as possessor is not responsible is showing you have no clue.
According the same law, the foreigner who is NOT registered is liable for a fine up to 2.000 Thb and the owner of the address up to 10.000 Thb for each foreigner residing.
James ********
WHY would you 🚫 NOT follow the rules of Thai Immigration ???
Cliff *********
NOTHING ZIP ZILCH NADA Kap
Andrew *********
You or the landlord gets a fine. You need the Tm30 for a 90 day report or extension (not that you can do an extension on a dtv).
Andrew *********
24 hours. And you get the rack.
Anonymous ******************
The TM.30 must legally be completed by the “housemaster” or relevant authorized person within 24 hours of a foreigners arrival.
The fine for late reporting should not exceed 2000 baht for individuals but is higher for corporate operators.
Not having a TM.30 on file won’t affect you leaving the country but you may need it if you wish to extend within country, file a 90 day report (in some offices) or obtain a certificate of residency for things like a drivers license (in some offices).
The fine for late reporting should not exceed 2000 baht for individuals but is higher for corporate operators.
Not having a TM.30 on file won’t affect you leaving the country but you may need it if you wish to extend within country, file a 90 day report (in some offices) or obtain a certificate of residency for things like a drivers license (in some offices).
DTV_Be*******
Anonymous participant 804
Online you get 24 hours
In person at your local immigration office at least at CW in Bangkok they give you 7 days
7 days if the housemaster Sends it in via snail mail at least at CW in Bangkok
All immigration offices have their own policy so it’s not a one size fits all system
Online you get 24 hours
In person at your local immigration office at least at CW in Bangkok they give you 7 days
7 days if the housemaster Sends it in via snail mail at least at CW in Bangkok
All immigration offices have their own policy so it’s not a one size fits all system
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Elías ********
You don't do it. The hotel or landlord have to do it. And it's within 24 hours of arrival, not three days.
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