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TM30 Notification as Host of Foreigner Tenant
Hosts of foreigners staying overnight in Thailand must file a TM30 notification with Immigration within 24 hours. This applies to landlords, hotels, friends, and family.
Last reviewed: 2026-06-15 · by Anglo Siam Law Editorial Team · How we research this topic
TL;DR
TM30 notification within 24 hours of foreigner arriving at your address. File online via the Immigration TM30 portal or in-person. Repeated violation triggers fines and immigration scrutiny on extensions.
Overview
Hosts of foreigners staying overnight in Thailand must file a TM30 notification with Immigration within 24 hours. This applies to landlords, hotels, friends, and family. This guide explains what to expect, your rights, and the steps you should take to protect yourself in this situation.
Immediate Steps to Take
Confirm you are the property owner / leaseholder / host with right to file.
Register on the Immigration TM30 portal (one-off registration).
Login → Add foreigner details (passport + arrival date + departure date if known).
Submit; receive electronic acknowledgement.
Repeat for each new arrival or each re-arrival (after international trip).
Legal Considerations
Important legal points to understand about this situation:
Immigration Act B.E. 2522 §38 (notification of foreigner's residence).
Failure to file: THB 800-2,000 fine per case, plus complications on the foreigner's TM7 extensions.
Hotels file automatically as part of their registration system; private hosts must file manually.
Key Statutes
| Statute | Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration Actพระราชบัญญัติคนเข้าเมือง | B.E. 2522 (1979) §38 |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming hotels handle TM30 — only the host where the foreigner physically sleeps each night does.
- Forgetting to re-file after the foreigner's international trip (each return is a new arrival).
- Tenant trying to file as host — only the owner / authorised host can file (some Immigration Offices now allow tenant-self-file).
Embassy Assistance
What Your Embassy Can Do
No role — pure Immigration process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Penalty for missing once?
Fine THB 800-2,000 per case; recurring failure invites stricter scrutiny on TM7 extensions.
Does AirBnB host file?
Short-term residential rental is also subject to TM30; hotels in the formal Hotel Act licence have automated systems.
Expected Timeline
Within 24 hours of foreigner's arrival at the address; portal filing takes minutes.
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