What start date should I use for my TM30 when renewing my visa?

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Oct 24, 2024

2 months ago

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Hi Folks, Never bothered to get my Tm30. Now I want one for visa renewal in Jan.  My letting agent has asked me this. What’s the right answer please ?  Thanks 

“tm30 Do you want today's start date or the contract start date for your renewal?”

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When renewing your visa in Thailand and filing for a TM30, you should request the TM30 to be effective from today's date rather than the contract start date. A new TM30 will replace any previous submissions, so using today's date will avoid any complications.

Brandon ************

You can't date a TM30 to the past, but it doesn't matter because a new TM30 replaces any existing TM30. Just ask for a new one effective today and you won't have any issues.

2 months ago

David *******

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@Brandon ***********

thanks. Are they annual (I’ve been here 11 months?) do they have an end date. Or are they just proof of residence on the day they are issued.

2 months ago

Rob **********

@David ******

I have had the same TM30 for the last 6 years now, as I live in our house, your TM30 will be valid, until you change addresses, or returning from a overseas holiday, some offices will require you to lodge another TM30 upon return to Thailand, even if you are returning to the same address.

2 months ago

Kevin *********

@David ******

a tm30 simply confirms your address. When you move to a new location the new landlord will issue a tm30 which you will take to immigration.

It is a change of address.

2 months ago

Brandon ************

@David ******

there's an end date field in the new system but it's not a required field. Generally a TM30 is good forever until a new one is filed (or for some offices until you leave Thailand).

2 months ago

Tony ********

@Brandon ***********

although, i have seen mention that some IO's will require a checkout date for those providing lease with an end date.

2 months ago

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