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    Immigration

    TM.30 — Notification of Residence for Foreigners (Accommodation Report)

    Mandatory notification by the owner, possessor, or 'house master' of a residence where a foreigner stays, filed within 24 hours of the foreigner's arrival. Required even if the foreigner is the owner of the property.

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    TM.30
    ตม.30
    Immigration
    Free

    When Used

    TM.30 must be filed every time a foreigner takes up residence at an address — including hotels, condominiums, rented houses, and the foreigner's own property. The 24-hour clock starts at the moment of arrival, not at check-in. In practice, hotels file electronically as part of the booking process; long-stay renters and condominium landlords must file themselves. Re-filing is required after any trip out of the address (including domestic travel) under the strict reading of Section 38, although enforcement on returning trips has softened in recent years for Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Bangkok. A confirmation receipt is generated and must be retained — Immigration officers may ask for it during TM.7 extensions and 90-day reports.

    Who Files

    The house master (เจ้าบ้าน), property owner, or possessor of the dwelling. For hotels, the licensee. For condominiums let to foreigners, the registered owner — not the foreign tenant. Where the foreigner owns the property, the foreigner files as their own house master.

    Fee & Logistics

    Fee

    Free

    Processing Time

    Same day (immediate online confirmation)

    Where Filed

    Online via the Immigration Bureau 'Section 38' web portal (tm30.immigration.go.th) or the dedicated mobile app; in person at the local Immigration office; by registered post to the local Immigration office.

    Filing Method

    • Online via tm30.immigration.go.th
    • Mobile app (Section 38)
    • In-person at local Immigration office
    • By registered post

    Required Documents

    • Copy of the foreigner's passport (photo page and current visa/entry stamp)
    • Copy of the foreigner's TM.6 / TDAC arrival record (if applicable)
    • Copy of the house master's Thai ID card (or passport if foreign owner)
    • House registration book (ทะเบียนบ้าน / Tabien Baan) — yellow book if foreign owner
    • Title deed or rental contract evidencing right to possess the property

    Field-by-Field Walkthrough

    House Master Details

    (ข้อมูลเจ้าบ้าน)
    Required

    Full name, Thai ID or passport number, and the address as it appears on the house registration book. The name must match exactly — abbreviations cause rejections.

    Example: Somchai Jaidee, ID 1-1234-56789-01-2

    Property Address

    (ที่อยู่)
    Required

    House number, soi, road, sub-district (tambon), district (amphoe), province, and postcode. Must match the title deed and the house registration book.

    Foreigner's Passport Details

    (ข้อมูลหนังสือเดินทาง)
    Required

    Full name as in the passport, nationality, passport number, date and place of birth. Names in Thai script are not required but may be requested for long-stay foreigners.

    Date of Arrival at Residence

    (วันที่เข้าพัก)
    Required

    The exact date the foreigner physically arrived at this address. This is NOT the date of arrival in Thailand if the foreigner first stayed elsewhere.

    Visa Type and Permission-to-Stay Expiry

    (ประเภทการตรวจลงตรา)
    Required

    The current visa class (e.g. Non-Immigrant 'O', tourist, exempt) and the 'admitted until' date from the latest entry stamp or extension.

    Relationship of Foreigner to House Master

    Optional

    Tenant, spouse, family member, employee, hotel guest, or owner. Determines whether a rental contract or other supporting document is required.

    Common Mistakes

    • Filing late and assuming the 24-hour rule starts at check-in rather than arrival.
    • Tenants filing for themselves when the registered owner is the house master legally responsible.
    • Failing to keep the TM.30 receipt — Immigration requires it at the next TM.7 or TM.47 filing.
    • Not refiling after a trip out of the address when the foreigner returns (technically required by Section 38).

    Penalty for Non-Compliance

    Fine of up to THB 2,000 for failure to notify. For hotel operators the fine may reach THB 10,000. Persistent non-compliance may result in difficulty processing the foreigner's visa extensions until the address is regularised.

    This walkthrough summarises the practical filing requirements for a Thai government form as a starting point. Fees, procedures, and required documents change without notice — always verify with the issuing authority before filing. Educational use only; not a substitute for advice from a Thai-qualified lawyer, accountant, or licensed visa agent.

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