TM30 Frequently Asked Questions
Questions are based on recurring themes in public Thailand visa and immigration discussions. Answers do not copy community replies: factual claims are grounded in official sources, while reported applicant experience is identified as practice.
Who files TM30: the foreigner or the accommodation provider?
Section 38/TM30 places the notification duty on the house master, owner, possessor of the residence or hotel manager in the applicable circumstances.
What is the TM30 deadline?
The official Immigration system states notification within 24 hours of the foreign national's arrival at the residence.
Is a new TM30 needed after moving?
TM30 is linked to the place of accommodation. On arrival at a new address, the person responsible for that accommodation should check the new notification obligation.
Is a new TM30 needed after returning from abroad to the same home?
Operational handling can depend on circumstances and current Immigration practice. The website should not claim universally that an old notification is always sufficient; verify TM30 status before a relevant filing.
Can a hotel file TM30?
Yes. Hotel managers are expressly among the categories responsible for accommodation notification.
Does TM30 replace the 90-day report?
No. TM30 is accommodation notification; TM47 is the foreign national's periodic notification after staying over 90 days. They are separate processes.
Sources
Question themes: public ThailandTourism, Thailand and MovingToThailand discussions; used to identify user questions, not as legal authority.