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    Immigration

    TM.47 — 90-Day Notification of Residence

    Mandatory address notification by foreigners staying in Thailand for more than 90 consecutive days on a long-stay visa or extension of stay. Filed every 90 days from the date of last entry or last filing.

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    TM.47
    ตม.47
    Immigration
    Free if filed on time. THB 2,000 fine if late (waived in limited circumstances).

    When Used

    Any foreigner physically present in Thailand for more than 90 consecutive days on a Non-Immigrant visa, retirement extension, marriage extension, education extension, or other long-stay permission must file TM.47 every 90 days. The clock resets each time the foreigner leaves and re-enters the country. The filing window opens 15 days before the 90-day deadline and closes 7 days after; filing outside this window (early or late) triggers a fine and may require in-person presentation. Tourist-visa visitors and visa-exempt entrants are not subject to TM.47.

    Who Files

    The foreigner personally, or an authorised representative with a power of attorney. The house master does not file TM.47 (that is TM.30).

    Fee & Logistics

    Fee

    Free if filed on time. THB 2,000 fine if late (waived in limited circumstances).

    Processing Time

    Same day for in-person or online; postal filings should be sent at least 15 days before the deadline.

    Where Filed

    Online via the Immigration Bureau e-Service portal (extranet.immigration.go.th); in person at the local Immigration office having jurisdiction over the foreigner's address; by registered post to the local Immigration office.

    Filing Method

    • Online via extranet.immigration.go.th
    • Mobile app (TM.47)
    • In-person at the local Immigration office
    • By registered post

    Required Documents

    • Passport (original required in person; clear copy of photo page and current visa stamp for online/post)
    • Departure card / TDAC record
    • Previous TM.47 receipt (slip stapled into passport)
    • TM.30 receipt for the current address
    • Completed TM.47 form signed by the foreigner

    Field-by-Field Walkthrough

    Personal Details

    (ข้อมูลส่วนตัว)
    Required

    Full name as in passport, nationality, date of birth, passport number, place of birth.

    Visa Class and Permission-to-Stay Expiry

    (ประเภทการตรวจลงตรา)
    Required

    Visa category (Non-Immigrant 'O', 'B', 'ED', etc.) and the 'admitted until' date.

    Current Address in Thailand

    (ที่อยู่ปัจจุบัน)
    Required

    The exact address where the foreigner is currently residing — must match the TM.30 on file. A mismatch will cause rejection.

    Last Date of Entry to Thailand

    (วันที่เดินทางเข้าประเทศ)
    Required

    The date stamped on the most recent entry stamp. The 90-day count restarts on this date if the foreigner left and re-entered.

    Date of Previous 90-Day Notification

    Optional

    The date the previous TM.47 was filed (from the slip in the passport). Leave blank if this is the first filing after a fresh entry.

    Contact Details

    Required

    Thai mobile number, email address, and (for online filings) the device on which the account was registered.

    Common Mistakes

    • Filing outside the 15-day-early to 7-day-late window and incurring the THB 2,000 fine.
    • Failing to update the address when moved — the TM.47 must match the TM.30 currently on file.
    • Trying to file online when a fresh re-entry has reset the count (online portal often rejects the first filing after re-entry; must be done in person).
    • Losing the previous TM.47 slip — Immigration may treat this as a missing record and require in-person presentation.

    Penalty for Non-Compliance

    Fine of up to THB 5,000 (Section 76); routinely THB 2,000 for late filing. Repeated failures may impact future visa extensions and re-entry permissions.

    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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