What should I do if my landlord isn't submitting the TM30 upon my return to Thailand?

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Nov 22, 2023

a year ago

Catriona ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi, I've just come back yesterday in to Thailand. I asked my agent if they or landlord would do the TM30, they said I should do it? I've messaged the landlord asking them to do it. But I haven't heard back. Any advice, I'm on my first 3 months retirement visa and don't want anything to go wrong in Jan for my 1 year extension- many thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquired about the process of filing a TM30 upon returning to Thailand on a retirement visa. They expressed concerns about their landlord's lack of response regarding who should handle the TM30 filing. Respondents provided various advice, mentioning that landlords are legally obliged to submit the TM30 and suggested that the user could handle it personally with permission. Multiple users shared their experiences and outlined the necessary documents and steps required to ensure compliance with immigration rules, emphasizing the importance of a timely submission to avoid penalties.

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Catriona ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Well the landlord did the TM30, but used my middle name as my surname 😱🤦‍♀️ Thank you again for all the advice. I think I'll do a night in a hotel and then do it in person 🤷‍♀️

a year ago

Catriona ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Well the landlord replied and told me to go to immigration- I've pushed back, if they don't do it I'll have to go. I'm pretty p*ssed off - not least as have torn acl & mcl in 1 knee and can barely walk! I paid 6 months up front to secure the villa which will be over end Feb - so may have to look to move.

a year ago

Terry **********

I filed mine myself in Khon Kaen. Makes sure that you have the required copies of details signed by landlord etc.

a year ago

Pat *******

A friend had the same problem, he checked into a hotel for a week while so they filed the tm30, then after went back to his condo when all sorted.

Could you do this ?

a year ago

Håkan *******

It is a mess.

In July i come back from Sweden after 2 weeks holiday.

All paper filled in but when we go there they say no need.

"We know where you live"

Looks different rules at all immigrations.

All paper ha e we saved if they want to see

a year ago

Klaus ***********

The landlord is responsible to register you. If the landlord is not doing it or is presently not able to do it tell them they have to do it within 24 hrs of your arrival or they will be fined by immigration. In Chiang Mai the fine is 1600 baht. You could do it yourself but you need your passport, rental contract or lease, completed form and signed copies of both the housebook and ID of the landlord including the landlords phone number.

a year ago

John ********

You can do it yourself with your landlord's permission,

But he will have to give you a copy of his id and blue book and the letter from him giving you the ok and then you can go ahead

a year ago

Graham *******

Take everything you have to immigration, they will be sympathetic, they are pjssed with the extra paperwork too (but they trouser any fine). Legally your landlord should file TM30, he has had enough time to get his act together! You need a lease and ID and all that goes with it.

a year ago

Shane **********

The agent is the landlords representative and they should be able to do it, that’s what they’re paid for.

a year ago

Brian *********

Do you have a lease? Technically the property owner is obligated to complete the tm30 as a checks/balances process. I had a similar problem but in my case the property owner essentially was overwhelmed by it all. 🙄

If you have a lease, passport with visa and you complete a tm47, immigration might be able to help you.

a year ago

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

Which immigration office do you use? Some allow you to file by yourself with a copy of your lease, but some do not.

a year ago

Catriona ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks everyone for your suggestions, I'll try immigration tomorrow if no luck with the landlord!

a year ago

Catriona ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

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

I'm in hua Hin