What should I do with my hotel TM30 code for a 30-day tourist visa extension in Thailand?

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Hello,
I’m on a tourist visa that expires soon, and will be doing the 30day extension. Sorry if this is a dumb question . 
I asked my current hotel for tm30 and they gave me their hotel code and guest registration card. 
I’m confused what I’m supposed to do with that? Will I have to fill a separate form at the office ? Can anyone help me? 😭😭😅

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is seeking clarification on what to do with the hotel-provided TM30 registration code while applying for a 30-day extension on their tourist visa in Thailand. In the comments, several expats share their experiences regarding TM30 forms, noting that some immigration offices may not require a TM30 for extensions, and others simply need proof of registration in the system. It is suggested that the user check with their immigration office, and hiring a company to handle the paperwork is mentioned as an easier option.

Dennis ********* · Answer

everyone is alway saying TM30, however if you are at a hotel and less than 30 days it's a completely different "and acceptable" form that they give you. Mine had every foreign guest less than 30 days on it, and the simply took a pen and crossed off the others, and immigration had no issues with it

Mitchell ******* · Answer

In Bangkok, if you are staying in a hotel, you should be in the system.  I have never had to fill one out.

In Pattaya, the immigration officer just asked if I was in a Hotel, and took the name of my hotel.  I believe they called the hotel.

I will add that all mine were extensions of visa exempt stay, not tourist visa.

Diego ********* · Answer

Not all immigration centers request TM30 to extend your stay, and if they do just a screenshot of your name added into the system is enough.

Robert ********* · Answer

I just did my 30 day extension and didn't proved a TM30. I'm in Bkk

Justin ******** · Answer

I stayed in an Airbnb last year, when I went to do my 30 day extension I gave immigration my reservation confirmation. At that time I didn't even know what a TM 30 was, lol.

AL ******** · Answer

Hire one of the companies that will do all the paperwork it’s cheap and much less aggravating

Walker ********* · Answer

They have to enter you into a system and provide a screenshot.  It's the law and you might have to insist.

Alternatively, in the immigration office they have some other forms you can use to file for a TM30 yourself using other documents you can get from the landlord or hotel presumably but it's easier for them just to do the TM30 for you.

Brandon ************ · Answer

I doubt you can do anything with this form. This is not proof of a TM30. The online system allows them to generate a PDF of your TM30.

Which immigration office will you be using?

What should I do with my hotel TM30 code for a 30-day tourist visa extension in Thailand?

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