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What should I consider regarding housing and visa updates while waiting for my ED visa in Thailand?

ED visa TM 30 visa application process housing in Thailand expat living temporary accommodation

Sean **********

asked Sep 5, 2023

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A few questions regarding housing and the visa process: 

I have applied for the ED visa and my passport is currently with immigration, awaiting the visa. 

I haven’t found a long-term apartment yet because I’m waiting to get the visa first. I don’t want to commit to long term housing in case my visa is denied. Does that make sense? 

As I am moving between short term housing, the owners are creating TM 30s to register me (I assume), but do I also need to update my visa application each time?

￼How do you normally handle this, when ￼technically you don’t have authorization to stay in the country long-term, but the government wants to know where you going to live long-term?

Answer summary

The poster is awaiting their ED visa in Thailand, with their passport submitted to immigration. They are hesitant to secure long-term housing until their visa is approved, opting for short-term accommodations instead. Questions arise about whether they need to update their visa application upon moving and how to manage TM 30 registrations created by temporary housing owners. Responses clarify that frequent updates to the visa application are not required, but the poster does need to notify immigration regarding any address changes.

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Cary ******

I’m assuming by short term housing you mean temporary. If it’s a hotel then they should file a TM30 electronically. Not wanting to make the long term commitment until all your ducks are in a row makes sense. When you find a longer term rental condo etc then often the landlord will file electronically or you’ll have to spend some time down at immigration with all your document “proof”. Sometimes the landlord will accompany you but it can be easy or it can be a hassle. I’d recommend finding some place close to where you’ll studying. No, you don’t need to update your visa application but you do need to notify immigration each time you move and you’re supposed to notify them each time you leave and return to the country but some offices have different requirements and don’t require it if you’re still at the same address. It can be complicated at times.

3 years ago

Sean **********

@Cary *****

okay, this helps. So I just have to let immigration know the new address.

3 years ago

Brandon ************

@Sean *********

that's what a TM30 is.

3 years ago

Steve ********

Why is your passport with immigration?

3 years ago

Brandon ************

@Steve *******

some offices like Jomtien actually keep your passport for 1-2 days for some applications. I'll never understand it though. Especially since Thai law says you need to have your passport with you at all times.

3 years ago

Steven ***************

@Brandon ***********

. Exactly. Passports are actually property of the holders government. Only police and Imm officers are allowed to take it from you directly.

3 years ago

Steven ***************

@Steve *******

. Probably using an "agent". Immigration never hold your passport if you deal direct.

3 years ago

Sean **********

@Steven **************

yes, going through an agency.

3 years ago

Brandon ************

@Sean *********

then your visa probably isn't above board and you don't want to interact with immigration on your own at all. You'll want to do everything through your agent.

3 years ago

Brandon ************

I'm not sure what you're asking. There's no such thing as "update your visa application each time"

3 years ago