What should I do if my Airbnb host doesn’t know how to file a TM30 in Thailand?

TM30 Airbnb Visa Extension Tourist Visa Chiang Mai Immigration Rules

Jan 23, 2019

6 years ago

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Hi guys, I have a new problem today. I just found out that my Airbnb host does not even know what a TM30 is and we’re arriving to CHiang Mai today. We are educating her, but I’m not sure if we will be able to file the TM30 with her within 24 hours.  We have a tourist visa and are planning to apply for an extension in CHiang Mai next month. 

In this case, does anybody have any alternatives to file TM30? I was thinking of booking a super cheap hostel just to get a TM30 from them. 

Any suggestions are welcome!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user is facing a challenge with their Airbnb host in Chiang Mai who is unaware of the TM30 form, which is required for foreigners staying in Thailand. As they are arriving soon and need to file this form, they are considering alternatives, such as staying at a hostel that could provide the TM30. The comments provide insights into experiences with TM30 forms and suggestions for proper filing.

Tod *********

Still you have the video, and you have what I believe is the correct policy up there. I think the thread ran its course.

Sorry to have reopened it Robert :/

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Sarah ******

how about stating what VISA you're actually on here?

6 years ago

Tod *********

Last thing I heard (that I could verify) was Chiang Mai wasn't requiring a TM.30 receipt for people on 30 day visa exempt entries OR 60 day tourist visa entries when they went to get the 30 day extension at the immigration office.

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Sarah ******

then you won't need a TM.30

And there is NO back up plan if you do, If the land lord doesn't do it and you need it you pay the fine to get your extension or you don't get an extension

6 years ago

Sarah *******

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@Tod ********

Really? I thought CHiang Mai was strict about it even with tourist visas.

6 years ago

Sarah *******

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@Tod ********

I updated the original post.

6 years ago

Tod *********

The reason I ask is that Chiang Mai doesn't require a TM.30 receipt IF you're on a tourist visa entry OR a visa exempt entry to get an extension.

6 years ago

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Robert *******

Explain and how to register a TM30

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6 years ago

Sarah *******

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@Robert ******

We are educating her now, but I’m concerned that we won’t have enough time to complete the registration given how she did not even know what a TM30 was. So I’m trying to figure out a backup plan.

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Edwin **********************

I have been working all over Thailand for over 14 years and never once has any immigration officer asked me to present a TM30, I have never been late on any 90-Day reports and only had 1 day overstay because I had to wait for proper documents from my employer (they actually paid the fine for me and wrote a letter explaining why I was one day overstay), I guess I must be one very lucky person

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Ed***

while the fact you've never been asked for a TM.30 AND the fact you've managed to be here 14 years are both anecdotally interesting (slightly) THEY have nothing to do with the facts that more and more immigration offices requiring a TM.30 for ANYTHING to do with that office (re-entry, 90 day report, resident certificate, extension etc).

6 years ago

Deanna *******

Edward ... you must be very lucky. When we went for our first checkin at Nakhon Si Thammarat, they fined us for not having done a TM30 within 24 hours. Additionally, they make us renew it every year.

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What are the requirements for registering my stay as a foreigner in Thailand and filing a TM30 for a tourist visa extension?

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