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What should I do if my TM30 date doesn't match my residency certificate application at Jomtien Immigration?

Gary ***********
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Something that should have been so simple of turning into a nightmare, spent all afternoon at Jomtien Immigration trying to get residency certificate

Got there and paperwork wrong as I had left Thailand for a few days during Songkran so TM30 date didn't match

Contacted the managing agent of condo who did a new one and went back, they said this isn't ok as it's just an online one, condo agent says it is correct, anyone know?

Example below of what condo agent sent (just a web sample)
Answer summary
Several expats shared experiences regarding issues related to the TM30 documentation when applying for a residency certificate at Jomtien Immigration. A mismatch between the TM30 date and the residency certificate application often arises when leaving Thailand temporarily. Solutions include consulting the landlord for proper TM30 registration or using an immigration agent to avoid prolonged waits. The immigration process may require physical copies of TM30 documentation rather than online versions, leading to additional complications. Community members provided various anecdotes, suggesting that immigration's requirements can vary significantly from office to office.
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Mick *****
Mick *****
Got one yesterday at Jomtien. Submitted at 9am ready at 11am. Had the form and printout of passport and entry stamp & house registration. Counter 10 first to get TM30 copy, then submit and pay at counter 9. Went had breakfast and a foot massage then collected it. No agent required if your paperwork is in order. Even got a park right out front.
Tobben ********
Tobben ********
After 27 winters in Thailand,mostly Patong and Pattaya I found out that the neighbouring countries also have exactly what i'm looking for during a Cold norwegian winter ! Instead of spending 4 months in Thailand i spend time also in Laos,Philippines,Vietnam and Cambodsja, 25% of the time in each country ! It works fine for me !
Sue **********
Sue **********
I do all my TM30 myself (landlady gave me the permission and all login stuff) and the copy of it looks exactly like this example and is accepted by IO.
Brian ********
Brian ********
I have applied for CoRs several times in Kanchanaburi. The procedure I followed was

Enter TM30 details online then select print button on the page to get a copy.

My wife's name is on the tabian baan, so I needed a copy of her ID card and the tabien baan - all signed.

I took all these to immigration filled in the form, handed it over with photos, cash and 15 minutes later I had CoR

My TM30 print looks nothing like the one you show in this post
Sue **********
Sue **********
Brian Cooley I do all my TM30 myself (landlady gave me the permission and all login stuff) and the copy of it looks exactly like this example and is accepted by IO.
Knut ***********
Knut ***********
Let's face Thailand don't want farangs anymore. Increasingly difficult to visa. Difficult to transfer driver licence. Difficult to get a bank account.Rejection without a reason. Blocked and cancelled bank accounts etc etc
Krystian ******
Krystian ******
Just use agent for 1k they get it done.
Dany ********
Dany ********
its one reason not to live in seedy Pattaya 🤣
Romain ****
Romain ****
From what I understood, jomtien immigration is one of the worst in Thailand 😱😱😱
Jonas *********
Jonas *********
Yeah, you need the one that immigration prints out for you. Take the online version, go do a new tm30 at the designated desk and then get in the queue again for your residency. It's extremely annoying but they do so love their paperwork in Thailand.
Troy ******
Troy ******
The Immigration people forget the most important thing in there life.

When there no foreigners anymore coming to Thailand or no foreigners living anymore in Thailand , THEY HAVE NO JOB ANYMORE , THEY ALL CAN GO LIVING WITH THERE FAMILY IN THE ISAAN AND MAKING RICE !!!!
Martin *********
Martin *********
Troy Troy They don't want us, they want cashed-up Chinese.
John ********
John ********
No Fine for not having filed the TM30 after leaving Thailand?
Brian ********
Brian ********
John Robert

No, but you can't extend your visa or get a CoR without a TM30
Haydn *******
Haydn *******
I use the online one my landlord forwarded to me with no issues whatsoever when i need CoR or do my reporting or visa extentions
Mike ************
Mike ************
Anytime I deal with immigration, I use a Thai immigration service(third party). It cost more, but saves time and no stress or drama. But to each their own.
Nigel **********
Nigel **********
The fact is, they don't really want foreigners staying long term in Thailand. That means you'll always have difficulties with visas, paperwork etc. etc.

It's actually far simpler to live elsewhere and just visit Thailand for a holiday. The Thais will lose millions of baht as a result though, but they won't care.
Chris *********
Chris *********
Nigel Williams strange thing to say. If they didn't want me here long term why would they give me a 20 year visa?
Reinhard ********
Reinhard ********
Thank god I live in Phayao!
MagicalP*********
MagicalP*********
Very freaking stupid things they do now. A screenshot used to be enough. Now they ask for tht pdf. And apparently even that’s not enough. It’s getting old
Bent *************
Bent *************
TIT😂😂😂😂
Gary ***********
Gary ***********
OP
Bent Sennenwaldt indeed
Eric ***********
Eric ***********
If arrival date on the TM30 does not match with arrival date in passport stamp it may cause an issue
Sue **********
Sue **********
Eric Vanbellen in my case in Phuket the date doesn‘t matter at all.
MagicalLo*********
MagicalLo*********
Strange with the new digital arrival Card i was told that Chonburi Immigration need No new TM30 when Returting to Thailand to the Same Adresse...
Ron ********
Ron ********
MagicalLobster3324 that is actually been the written law since well before digital arrival cards, but some IOs argue otherwise
Ron ********
Ron ********
Asking AI will get an initial response that just takes opinion and some lived experiences experiences however when pressed to get the evidence from the official rules on the immigration website it returns the answer that I'm talking about which is the 2020 law, and the contrary opinion that I've mentioned also based on individual IOs making their own rules.
Gary ***********
Gary ***********
OP
MagicalLobster3324 Didn't know that but that's our scenario exactly
Sylvia ********
Sylvia ********
Gary Colclough jomtien advised me travel around the country is ok with retirement visa but if leave Thailand must report my return
Us *****
Us *****
It's your fault not knowing that you need a new tm30 every time you reenter the country.
Dino ***********
Dino ***********
Yellow book 😉
Arick ********
Arick ********
Dino Di Marco immigration will still want to see a tm30 online they don't want a yellow book having a chanote or your name on one is more important
Greg **********
Greg **********
Arick Messer immigration told me to get a yellow book and Thai ID so I didn’t have to keep doing tm30,so I got all that and said it’s irrelevant go get TM 30😂complete waste of paper and plastic 😡😂
Martyn ***********
Martyn ***********
Dino Di Marco chuck it in the bin, useless...
Mark *******
Mark *******
Martyn Rollinson I use mine for everything... It's very useful.
Med *****
Med *****
If tm30 was registered by the landlord it will be in immigration computer. Sounds like you never informed you landlord of your return so they had not registered you again. Remember even if you go on a trip in Thailand and stay at a hotel they register you and when you return back to your condo the landlord has to register you again.
David ********
David ********
Med Med literally not true. Was told by an officer
Med *****
Med *****
David Carter I was told by an officer too. It all depends on the office you use. My wife is a landlady and they told her she has to register them again or she will be fined .
Siggi *******
Siggi *******
Med Med no you do not have to register again
Sue **********
Sue **********
Siggi Tirak well in Phuket you have to register TM30 every time when you return from another province
Med *****
Med *****
Siggi Tirak It depends on which Province you live and the immigration office you use. Where I stay they require you to update everytime you come back from trips when you have stayed in a hotel and they have registered you.
Jason ********
Jason ********
I had same issue you need to go to the tm30 desk with the online one to get its approved and then your good to go
Gary ***********
Gary ***********
OP
Jason Cannon great thanks
Jason ********
Jason ********
everytime you go including the 90 days check in you have to do the same Gary
Gary ***********
Gary ***********
OP
Jason Cannon perfect
John **********
John **********
Agent
Adrian *********
Adrian *********
They seem to not want any foreign residents!
Anthony ***********
Anthony ***********
You need one from the immigration office not online one, agent charges 1000baht takes 1 day
Anthony ***********
Anthony ***********
I do mine online, but for a resident certificate or to transfer a car you need on from immigration, I can’t be bothered to wait online so use an agent
Brian ********
Brian ********
@Anthony **********
1,000 baht for aTM30???

It takes less than 5 minutes to do online
Gary ***********
Gary ***********
OP
Brian Cooley they won't accept the online one for a residence certificate, though some have said I may need to take the online one in and have it registered
Sue **********
Sue **********
YellowCate***********
YellowCate***********
Just get an agent to do it for 500 baht you miser
EmeraldWa*********
EmeraldWa*********
Note the wording tm6 on the form, I’m also trying to learn, I just stayed overnight in a hotel in Thailand and now need a new tm30 it’s all a lot to figure out
เฮินรี่ *********
เฮินรี่ *********
It says Bangkok? Wrong Province
Gary ***********
Gary ***********
OP
@เฮินรี่ ********
that's just a web example as didn't want to post the one with my personal information on
ScenicQu********
ScenicQu********
You should print out the TM30.
Gary ***********
Gary ***********
OP
ScenicQuince8873 I did
Robert ********
Robert ********
The online TM30 is what most people are using now. Guess it is a Jomtien issue
Adventurous***********
Adventurous***********
For this I use an agent. It costs only 1000 baht and saves me 4-5 hours
Brian ********
Brian ********
AdventurousPeacock2419

If you use an agent for a TM30 you have what my dear old mum would have described as more money than sense

555
Sue **********
Sue **********
AdventurousPeacock2419 for a TM30 you pay an agent?
Tom *********
Tom *********
Does not matter what is legal. Only thing that matters is what government officials request. You can argue but you might find that the process gets even more difficult
Chris *******
Chris *******
Did you email the online copy of the TM-30 to the immigration agent that takes the photos, so they can print a copy for you to take to the counter? I was just at the Chonburi immigration office this morning to get CoR to purchase a car and had to reprint my pdf copy.
Gary ***********
Gary ***********
OP
Chris Theis I had the shop next door print it off
Michael ********
Michael ********
Maybe use an agent immigration like to play games with us sometimes. But for a quiet life....
Tawa*****
Tawa*****
Yes, that's the right one. The issue might be that it's not matching your arrival (check-in) date. The agent is legally obligated to lodge this within 24 hours of your check-in. There are substantial fines for the agent for not notifying it on time.

Solutions: Put your check-in date as per the report. They cannot backdate it. So the only date the agent can enter is the day they actually lodged it. Therefore, make sure your residence certificate application matches that date.

Also, some immigration offices want to see that you've continuously lived in the property since your last check-in for at least 90 days and that you've submitted the 90-day report from that address and local immigration office.
Vladimir **********
Vladimir **********
This one is correct

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