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What is the purpose of the TM30 document in Thailand?

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Sep 16, 2025
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Vlad ******
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Can someone explain the purpose of this document. Thanks!
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The TM30 document serves as proof of residency in Thailand and is important for immigration purposes. It's a receipt confirming the filing of a TM30 form, which indicates the address where a foreigner is staying. This document is necessary for various immigration processes, including visa extensions and reporting, and should be kept in the passport or saved digitally.
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Proof of residency
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Jon ******
If one lives in Thailand and takes a holiday in Thailand from there resident home address why would you need a TM30
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Tim ******
I am confused.

I thought the recipe of the TM47 must be kept in the passport.
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Steve **********
Looks like a TM30.
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Mike *******
I keep my TM30 in my passport. Just need those two things for the 90 report.
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That comment was deleted because it's NOT correct 😕 You can indeed get a TM30 filed online via the web-portal

BUT

a lot of people file the paper TM30's and that's the receipt you get when one is filed in person.
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Bob *******
Take a photo of it and save it on your phone.
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Timmy *****
Do Not Lose this receipt!!!
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Tod *********
That is a paper receipt of having filed a TM 30 showing you stay at that address.

It is required at many immigration offices to get extensions, etc.

Just keep it in your passport
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