What should I do regarding Immigration upon arrival in Thailand with a Non O-A visa?

Non O-A Visa TM30 Registration Chiang Mai Immigration Residency Certificate Thai Driver's License Expat Immigration Procedures Landlord Responsibilities

Aug 19, 2019

5 years ago

Marty ********

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I am going to be flying to the Kingdom in a couple of months with a Non O-A for the first time. I already have lease for a rental house in Chiang Mai but I have not lived in that house yet.

When I arrive, my understanding is to call my Owner/Landlord and inform him of my arrival. Depending on my arrival time, I may not talk with him until the next morning, and he is supposed to file my TM30 online. He lives in Bangkok.

What exactly do I have to do with Immigration after I arrive?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Upon your arrival in Thailand with a Non O-A visa, the immediate concern is to ensure that your landlord files the TM30 registration, which is mandatory for all foreigners staying in Thailand. If your landlord is unable or unwilling to do this, you may need to complete the TM30 registration yourself, which requires their household documents and ID. Chiang Mai Immigration is open seven days for TM30 registration, so it is advisable to visit them as soon as possible. Additionally, you should consider your plans for obtaining a Residency Certificate after arrival, as this is necessary for applying for a Thai driver's license and opening a bank account.

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Tod *********

and before this turns into another "Do I or Don't I" about a TM30.

This is ALL we know about it. If the question is not answered in this post, you need to GO to the immigration office and find out yourself.

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5 years ago

Tod *********

@Marty *******

those things (residency certificate from your embassy or the immigration office) are sadly NOT thai visa related at all.

So I'd say get here, make sure you get a TM30 filed (if you're in an area that is hard core about the enforcement) get your ducks in a row and start after the residency certificates, etc..

Good Luck.

5 years ago

Peter ********

Marty Lavens For your TM30 you have 2 options, both of which are going to require your landlords house documents and their ID along with your docs (Passport/rental agreement/TM6 etc..) If your landlord wants you to do it, you should have him prepare those docs for you so you can do it the day after you arrive.... or have him register the address online now in the hope you can file the TM30 online by the time you get here.. As far as the residency cert for drivers lic... you cannot get this from immigration until you have done at least 1 90 day report... but being from the UK, you will be able to get a residency cert from UK embassy/consulate instead.

5 years ago

Peter ********

@Marty *******

Apologies, I though you were from the UK. I do not know if you are able to get a residence cert from US embassy (many countries dont .. including mine) You're going to have to speak with your local bank first to see what hey require (many branches reqs to open an account vary wildly from one branch to another)

5 years ago

Marty ********

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Peter Ilbery thanks for the info. I believe somebody has also told me I can get a residency certificate from my U.S. Consulate. I forgot about that, you reminded me.

I am buying a new car so I need that certificate before 90 days. I may have to get my Attorney involved. I also need that certificate to get that bank letter from immigration. Have to start sending my 65k into there. I really hope that the Landlord does it. I really hate doing other people’s jobs.

5 years ago

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Marty ********

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James Miller, thank you

I guess I asked the wrong question.

Right now I am not sure the owner will do his job on the TM30 because he told my agent for me to do it. Yes, I know it is his job.

I am asking if I must do ‘something’ with Immigration after my arrival in CM right away to CYA?

I must apply for my RESIDENCY CERTIFICATE after I arrive but that can wait a few days.

I have read that I cannot get a Thai Driver’s License without that certificate.

I also know that with that certificate, I must get a ‘permission’ letter from Immigration to take to the bank which authorizes them to open a Thai Bank Account.

All of this can be accomplished because I will have my first Non-Immigrant A-O VISA.

It is that first 24 hours that I do not know what to do. What proof of the TM30 can I get?

What do I do if the owner fails to file the TM30 online as that seems to prevent me from accomplishing anything?

5 years ago

James ********

Chiang Mai Thai Immigration is open all 7 days ...for TM30...with special TM30 registration desk during business hours.

5 years ago

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