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Who is responsible for filing TM30 for foreign tenants in Phuket?

TM30 Thai Immigration Law Residency Reporting Landlord Responsibilities Expat Housing in Thailand

Richard ********

asked Dec 24, 2021

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Hi folks. I’m asking this for a friend in Phuket. She is about to lease her house to a couple of South African young ladies who are in Phuket for teaching jobs. I said to my friend that she should make sure she completes TM30 within 24 hours of the girls moving in. She has been told (not by Immigration) that the tenants have to report their residency themselves and she as landlord doesn’t have to do TM30. 

Has something changed in Phuket or is the advice she was given incorrect. My friend should do the TM30 or risk a fine. 

Many thanks for your help 

Merry Christmas.

Answer summary

In Thailand, specifically in Phuket, the landlord is responsible for filing the TM30 notification within 24 hours of foreign tenants moving in. This is mandated by Thai immigration law, which states that landlords must report foreign residents at their address. The advice given to the friend that tenants should report their own residency is incorrect, as failing to file can lead to fines for both landlords and tenants.

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Robert *******

As it is clear and multiple times explained, time to close and continue with other questions.

Thanks to all.

5 years ago

Dick ********

Filing the TM30 requires documentation that only the landlord/owner would have. It’s not up to the tenants to file it…..but the tenants get fined if the landlord does that do it!

It’s best if they all go together to the IO if possible….and the tenants will both need to have a TM30 receipt for future extensions, etc…

5 years ago

Robert *******

Both can get fined.

5 years ago

Deepali *******

The house owner is liable to report tm30 for all foreign tenants..

5 years ago

Robert *******

To inform your friend: The Thai Immigration law is with the text:

The landowner, house owner, land lord, house master or manager of hotel have to report a foreigner residing at the address within 24 hours.

I do not know who told your friend as house owner is not responsible, but obviously that person does not know the Thai law.

5 years ago