What you Need to do After Getting a DTV or Tourist Visa
After obtaining a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) or another type of Thai tourist visa, we should review what notifications the foreign national is required to make to the relevant authorities.
In particular, we need to understand the TM.30 and TM.47 requirements, including how they differ, who is responsible for making each notification, when the notification must be made, and what supporting documents are required.
The key distinction is that TM.30 concerns notification of a foreigner’s place of residence, whereas TM.47 concerns the foreigner’s 90-day reporting obligation when staying in Thailand for more than 90 consecutive days.
A. TM30 Notification: It is Notification of Accommodation for Foreigners (for Businesses).
Under Section 38 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522, the property owner, landlord, hotel, or person responsible for the accommodation must submit a TM30 notification within 24 hours after a foreign national arrives at the residence. This is a legal reporting requirement in Thailand. In practice many foreign nationals choose to ensure that the TM30 has been properly filed themselves. This helps avoid potential issues during immigration inspections or future immigration procedures, as the absence of a valid TM30 record may result in delays or a fine in certain circumstances.
Please note that the TM30 notification is an important requirement for all foreign nationals staying in Thailand, regardless of the type of visa they hold. We understand that you may already be familiar with this requirement. However, we would like to mention it again to ensure that the necessary immigration obligations are clearly understood and properly complied with.
The Methods to submit TM30 Notification
In cases where the applicant is located in a province outside of Bangkok, the notification should be made at the Provincial Immigration Office in the area responsible for processing the notification of residence of foreigners under Section 38. The Immigration Bureau has established formats and methods of service for applicants to choose the most appropriate method for processing as follows:
Submit the documents in person, or authorize someone else to submit them; or
Submit via registered mail; or
How to Submit TM30 Notification via Online
Register for the online residential address notification service at www.immigration.go.th on the Residential Address Notification page. Once the officer has verified and approved your registration, a username and password for accessing the system will be sent to the registered email address.
The application form for online residential address notification can be downloaded from www.immigration.go.th
The manual for online residential address notification and the TM.30 form can be downloaded here or from the system login page
How to Submiy via in person or by registered mail
- fill out the list of foreign residents (Immigration Form 30 or TM30 Notification )
Whether you notify in person or by registered mail. (Alien under Thai Laws means foreigner.)
The Notification Form for Alien Accommodation for the Homeowner, Owner, or Occupant of a Residence (TM.30) consists of two parts (2 sheets). The first part requires filling in the details of the homeowner and the location of the residence where the alien is staying. The second part is a list of aliens residing in the residence.
Please complete all sections of Section 2 of TM.30, using the alien's passport as a reference, as details provided by the alien before arrival are often inaccurate. The form should be typed or handwritten; if handwritten, use block lettering. The following points should be noted:
Leave clear spaces between first name, middle name, and last name.
Include any letters before or after the numbers in the passport number.
In the Arrival Card number field, enter the arrival card number (TM.6) attached to the passport.
Date of Entry refers to the date the alien entered the Kingdom of Thailand. The date of arrival is the specified date. Please fill in the information on the front page of the alien registration form.
The officer will check the information on the Immigration Form 30. Once the information is verified as correct and complete, the officer will accept the notification and tear off the bottom portion of the Immigration Form 30 for the notifier to keep.
Required Documents to Prepare in Advance for TM30 Notification
the Certified copy of House Registration from the residence Owner
the Certified copy of Thai ID of the residence Owner (in case of individual)
the Certified copy of Passport of yours (Foreigner) with including the visa stamp page) and TM.6 Departure Card (if applicable).
A certified copy means a photocopy of the original document that has been signed by the document holder using an original blue-ink signature to certify that it is a true copy of the original.
To prevent unauthorized use, we recommend watermarking all document copies with the following statement: "For use only in the TM30 Notification application of Mr. ABCDEF".
B. TM47 Notification: It is Notification of residence for more than 90 days.
Under Section 37 (5) of Immigration Act B.E. 2522, If a foreign national remains in the Kingdom for more than ninety (90) days, he or she must notify the immigration officer in writing of his or her current place of residence without delay upon completion of each ninety-day period. Thereafter, the same notification must be made every subsequent ninety (90) days for as long as the foreign national remains in Thailand. Where an Immigration Office is located within the relevant area, the notification may be submitted to that Immigration Office.
I. Conditions for receiving notice of residence more than 90 days online
o Submit a request in advance before the due date for the next report within 15 days.
II. Conditions for not accepting requests for notification of residence more than 90 days online
o The required information is incomplete.
o It is not yet within the filing period. You may submit your report only 1–75 days before your next due date, provided your previous report has already been approved.
o A duplicate application was submitted within 3 days while the previous application is still pending.
III. Conditions for Residence Notification (TM47) via the TM47 Online System in case of departure from and re-entry into the Kingdom.
o In case of travel with a Re-entry Permit:
Foreigners who have obtained a Re-entry Permit and depart the Kingdom may, upon their return, submit their 90-day notification (TM.47) via the TM.47 Online website. Note: This service is only available if the applicant has a recorded history of previous 90-day notifications prior to their latest departure.
o In case of travel without a Re-entry Permit.
Foreigners who depart the Kingdom without a Re-entry Permit (resulting in the expiration of their current stay) must, upon their return, file their 90-day notification (TM.47) in person.
This must be done at the Provincial Immigration Office or the Immigration Office responsible for their current area of residence.
How to submit for Notification of residence for over 90 days via online
o Registration process
Access the Immigration Bureau website URL : https://www.immigration.go.th/
Click link "Apply" for registration.
Fill in the information in English for the Email address, first name, last name, and phone number.
Click Apply button.
( The system will send the password via email. )
o Login process
1. Access the Immigration Bureau website URL: https://www.immigration.go.th/
2. Fill in the username and password.
3. Fill in the CAPTCHA. ( Enter the characters or complete the verification task shown by the system to confirm that you are a real user and not an automated program.)
4. Click Login button.
5. Click the “Accept” button to accept and confirm the use of the system, this will only be required only once.
o Apply process
Login to the system.
Click the NEW APPLICATION (TM 47) button.
Fill in the information in English for notification of residence for more than 90 days and accept the conditions. (space marked with * are required)
Click Submit button and the system will display the form for submission of notification for over 90 days.
(Then wait for the immigration officer to check and approve for about 3 days.)
( In case the TM47 application is not approved, you will receive an email with the message "Please contact the nearest Immigration Office in person as soon as possible.")
o Check status process
Login to the system.
Click the CHECK THE STATUS OF APPLICATION button.
Check the approval status of items filed for more than 90 days in the Status column.
Download Receipt of Notification form.
Should you have any further questions or require assistance regarding your visa or immigration requirements, please feel free to contact us at any time. Our team will be happy to assist you and provide further guidance.
We look forward to assisting you with your stay in Thailand.
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