What should I do to get a TM30 for my 30-day TR visa extension in Bangkok?

Just an update. You DO NOT need a tm30 for the specific TR extension visa that was originally done online (60 days original). There is course different visas that require you do submit one, but mine did not. It was a smooth, easy, process, at Ratthaprasasanabhakti Building (Building B) Government Complex.

4 days ago

SwiftF*******

Ian Mellen You had a print out of tm30 and they didn't want it?

Also if you don't mind, can you describe the process.

Thank you.

3 days ago

Ian ********

SwiftFrog3213 No, but it's visa specific. I did my visa online before i ever entered Thailand. It was a TR visa. You go to the building i metioned above. Ask someone to point you to immigration, get a ticket number for the queue and pay your 1900bht. You will need your passport, a tm7 form completed, a passport sized photo, a copy of your passport and page where the visa is stamp is. You'll also need a copy of your TR e-visa. Like I said, some people come in on different visas, so it's really up to you to distinguish what visa you travelled in on and then follow the correct process.

3 days ago

Stuart *********

Send your host this link.

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It’s free for them to register and easy to set up in a few minutes. Then they can register you and other guests easily in a couple of minutes.

At the bottom there are links to a manual in Thai and English to take them through the steps as needed.

Adriane *****

My TM 30 wasn’t ready until the next day. Keep that in mind.

Tod *********

@Adriane ****

strange because as soon as the hotel files a TM30 on a person they can access, export the file and print the PDF receipt of having done one on someone..

Maybe the person who actually does the TM30 in the immigration system for the hotel wasn't there at the time

Adriane *****

it was filled out that day, but in order for me to get a paper copy, I had to wait until the next day. I wasn’t really sure why because it was a reputable hotel and it fit my timeline. I just wanted to make the person aware that it could happen.

Tod *********

@Adriane ****

good to know, thanx for that info.

Ian ********

Adriane Lew a hotel said that if i check in on the Sunday, the tm30 would be given to me on the Monday morning when i check out. I still don't get why 1 night would satisfy immigration.

Adriane *****

Ian Mellen people switch rentals all the time but if you’re thinking that it might alert them because you have one night versus 10 nights, that’s a question I don’t have an answer to.

Greg ***********

if your a-hole AirBnB host won't register you TM30, all you can do is check into a hotel for 1-2 nights and ask them for the printout of the TM30 registration, visit Immigration and apply for the 30-days touristic extension

Dave *******

Greg Alexander its there responsibility surely

Ian ********

Greg Alexander yeah, I'll report them if they don't, they won't like that threat lol. I've already been told by a hotel close to me that they will do a tm30, but will 1 night be okay? Won't it have the check out date?

Newfarang ****

I would check in to an hotel on Sunday as Tod says make sure they will give you a copy of the TM 30 they send to immigration.

Tod *********

So you have a real tourist visa <- that you bought from a thai consulate before you came here and got 60 days when you entered?

OR

Did you just show up here and get stamped in for 30 days free stamp (visa exempt)?

I ask because you go to different places for the 30 day extension

Free stamp (visa exempt) - IT Square Laksi Plaza, floor 3

Tourist Visa - Chaengwattana Building B, floor 2 section J

Both immigration offices are pretty hard on you having a TM30 filed and there is no 'hack' to get one. Many people have been forced to check into a hotel for a day to get a TM30 issued for their extension after they were knocked back

BUT

WIth that being said, some people reported they weren't even asked for a TM30 when they got their extension.

All you can do is try, it'll either fly or it won't

Ian ********

so i have the TR visa that applied for when i was in the UK, for the 1st oct -29th nov. I have not had any extensions and Monday will be my first TR extension. Also, if i checked into a hotel say tomorrow night, for 1 night, then will that be okay?

Tod *********

then you go to Chaengwattana for your 30 day extension, I sure would AVOID going there on a Monday or Friday as they're just jammed with people because of the weekend.

As I said, you can try it without a TM30 and see if it'll go thru OR check in to a hotel <make sure they can do a TM30 online and print you the receipt BEFORE you check in though, some won't do it

Tod *********

@Ian *******

should work, best of luck with it, report back on how it goes if you would

Ian ********

Cool, I've just strolled over to a hotel across the street and they said if i do a 1 night stay, leaving Monday morning, then i can get a tm30 from them, I'll then visit immigration later that day. Will the 1 night be enough?

Tod *********

@Ian *******

they do it while you check in, and can export/print the PDF of the TM30 right then

Ian ********

how long does the process take after I've checked in?

Tod *********

@Ian *******

good you have an appt!!

yep you physically have to check in, pay for the room, etc and then they file a TM30

Ian ********

i have an appointment on Monday, it's pr e booked. Would you recommend that i reach out to the hotel first? And would i need to physically check into the hotel?