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What should I know about moving my Retirement Visa from Samui to Bangkok?
Retirement VisaVisa ProcessTM28 FormTM30 Form90-day ReportingMoving to BangkokImmigration ProceduresThai Immigration Office
Jun 26, 2023
3 years ago
Lola *********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello I did my Retirement Visa in Samui. I am moving to BKK. Is there anything I need to be aware of? Do I need to visit Samui Immigration before I leave or Bangkok when I arrive? My next 90 day check in I should be in Bangkok. Thank you for your help xxx
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When moving from Samui to Bangkok with a Retirement Visa, it's important to know that you need to file a TM28 form for change of address at the new immigration office in Bangkok. Make sure your landlord in Bangkok registers a TM30 form to establish your new residence. Upon moving, it's advisable to complete the address notification within 24 hours to avoid any issues with your visa status.
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Bob **********
Just get your TM30 for Bangkok and do your 90 day there then you will be able to extend in Bangkok
Lola *********
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Jorge ****
I've moved a couple of times. The first landlord gave me a signed power of attorney to do their report on their behalf, a copy of their ID, house book, and lease. The second time, the new landlord came with me. Everytime, I got an official address notification slip, stapled to the back of the passport, and a new 90 day reporting slip as well. You can move anywhere but the new address report is suppossed to be done at the new IO in 24 hrs.
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best answer yetLola *********
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Steve ********
Just get your landlord in Bangkok to register a TM30 for you. This will then make Bangkok your "home" immigration office
Lola *********
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Garrett ***********
You're already in your 1 year extension right? You'll need to go to bkk and submit a tm28 (right?) change of province.
Lola *********
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