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Will I receive proof of residency from immigration in Thailand with a one-month hotel booking on a non-O visa?

NON-O Visa TM30 Proof of Residency Thai Immigration Bank Account Requirements Expats in Thailand Visa Extension

Sep 17, 2025

13 hours ago

Rudi ***********

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I have a non-O visa from Belgium, valid for 90 days. I'm coming to Thailand in October. I've booked a hotel room for only one month. (After that, I want to stay with my girlfriend, but the room owner doesn't fill out a TM30 form, even though he's required to do so.) The hotel owner forwards the TM30 form to immigration. I have to report to immigration within 24 hours. Will I receive proof of residency from immigration, even though I've only booked a room for one month? I need this proof to open a Thai bank account to apply for a one-year extension at the end of the 90 days. Thanks in advance for your answers.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is concerned about obtaining proof of residency from Thai immigration due to their one-month hotel booking on a non-O visa. They need this proof to open a bank account for a one-year extension application. Comments advise ensuring that the hotel files the TM30 form, as this is necessary for receiving the residency certificate. Users also mention the potential need for additional documentation when opening a bank account and suggest checking the specific requirements of the chosen bank.

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Pete *******

Check carefully your chosen bank opening requirements, sometimes not only a TM30 is required but also a long term lease or yellow book.

12 hours ago

Jan ******************

@rudi do you know if the Belgian embassy in Bangkok still offers to provide affidavit letters to confirm your income?

13 hours ago

Eric **********

@Jan *****************

you need to take appointment before

12 hours ago

Mario *********

@Eric *********

ja inderdaad...het kan nooit op hetzelfde moment

7 hours ago

Eric **********

Consular.bangkok @ diplobel.fed.be

12 hours ago

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Eric **********

@Jan *****************

Yess, they do

12 hours ago

Jan ******************

@Eric *********

Thank you. If you’re having problems with opening a bank account @rudi you can apply for the one year extension of stay with a income affidavit from your embassy if you can meet the required minimum 65K baht a month without opening a bank account.

12 hours ago

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Jan ******************

Graham ******

You will need a TM30 from your first hotel to get the residence certificate from Immigration to open a bank account otherwise the funds will not have 2 months to season before you apply for your 12 month extension.

13 hours ago

Kim *********

you will need a tm16 from immi with the purpose of opening a bank account. Max 500 baht.

13 hours ago

Stuart *********

Almost certainly your hotel will file the TM30 online. Ask them for a print of their filing. Many offices will accept a screenshot of the filing although some will require the specific pdf that can be generated from it.

13 hours ago

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Stuart *********

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How can I successfully open a bank account in Thailand with a Non O Retirement Visa?

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