Answered2 years ago

What should I do if my landlord hasn't filed my TM30?

TM30 Visa Rules Immigration Residency Landlord Responsibilities Thailand Expat Life

Hananai ***********

asked Mar 10, 2025

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Apparently my landlord has not filed my TM30 he said he lost the residency book, should I find another place I been here only one week

Answer summary

The user is concerned because their landlord has not filed the TM30 form, citing a lost residency book, and is considering moving after only a week in the property. Responses suggest that the TM30 filing is primarily necessary for specific immigration interactions, but alternatives exist, such as staying in a hotel temporarily for proper documentation. There's a consensus that the landlord should have acted within 24 hours, and the user is advised to check for potential refunds on deposits.

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Steve *******

You only need the tm30 if you're doing anything at the immigration office. And if you are, just check into a cheap hotel, print out your reservation and get the hotel's business card to go get your TM30 paper from immigration.

2 years ago

Rio ******

Download the form offline give it to him and have him fill it out.

2 years ago

Peter ******

Stay in a cheap hotel for a night if you want to extend your visa

2 years ago

Hananai ***********

@Peter *****

would I be able to get a certificate of residency?

2 years ago

Ryan ******

@Hananai **********

they send the certificate to whatever address you're registered at, so probably not a good idea

2 years ago

Peter ******

I don't know

2 years ago

Tod *********

While I am all for following the immigration rules, the truth of the matter is;

unless you're going to the immigration office FOR something; certificate of residence, 90 day report, 180 day extension, etc., no one will know that you don't have a TM30 filed and no one will check whether one was filed or not.

exiting/re-entering the country doesn't require it.

2 years ago

Terrance ********

Also you’ve been living in the property for a week ? That TM30 should have been filed within 24hrs. He’s dropping the ball.

2 years ago

Terrance ********

Can you get a refund for any deposits you made ?

2 years ago

Hananai ***********

@Terrance *******

he told my agent he is looking for the registration paper but if he doesn’t do by Friday I will ask him to forfeit the agent and give me my deposit

2 years ago

Uwe ****

@Hananai **********

In case you like staying there, the TM30 has nothing to do with your immigration status. It's just the Thai way to know where you live - or make you feel uncomfortable for as long as you are in Thailand...

2 years ago

Hananai ***********

@Uwe ***

thank you

2 years ago