TM30 is Thailand's accommodation notification for foreign nationals. It is usually filed by the property owner, householder or possessor, but the foreign resident often feels the consequences when the record is missing or inconsistent.
Ask for the TM30 receipt or online confirmation and check that the passport, arrival and address details match your current record.
What a TM30 report records
The report tells immigration that a foreign national has arrived at a particular residence. It links the traveller's identity and arrival details to the person or business responsible for the accommodation.
Hotels normally handle this in their operating workflow. At a condominium, house or serviced apartment, responsibility may sit with an owner, landlord, authorised agent or property operator.
Who is responsible for filing?
The legal responsibility generally falls on the householder, owner or possessor of the place where the foreign national stays. A lease does not by itself prove that the immigration notification was submitted.
What the foreign resident should do
- Confirm who will file before or immediately after move-in.
- Give the filer clear copies of the required passport and arrival details.
- Request the receipt or a screenshot of the accepted online record.
- Keep it with the lease and other address evidence.
The deadline and when re-filing may matter
The notification is generally expected within 24 hours of arrival at the residence. Questions often arise after domestic travel, a hotel stay, an international trip or a return to the same Bangkok address.
Re-filing practice has changed over time and can depend on whether the registered address changed. Verify the current rule before a time-sensitive extension, 90-day report or other immigration service.
Treat that as a fresh compliance event. Coordinate TM30, your immigration address records and any reporting deadlines instead of updating only one document.
Documents to prepare
The filer and the property type determine the final list. A typical Bangkok residential file may include:
Clear, uncropped copy with all details readable.
Include the current permission-to-stay information.
Documents connecting the address to the owner or possessor.
Thai ID, company records or authority documents as relevant.
Use a complete agreement with a matching address.
Prepare signatures and supporting ID copies correctly.
Online filing or in-person filing
Property operators and owners may use the official online accommodation-notification system. Where online access is unavailable or a historical record needs correction, an in-person route may be required.
Check the existing record
Do not create duplicates until you know what was previously accepted.
Match the documents
Resolve spelling, passport-number and address differences first.
Submit through the correct channel
Use the current official system or the office responsible for the address.
Save proof of acceptance
Keep the receipt with the resident's active immigration file.
Common TM30 problems in Bangkok
| PROBLEM | WHY IT HAPPENS | NEXT CHECK |
|---|---|---|
| No receipt | The landlord says it was filed but has not shared evidence. | Request the accepted record, not only a verbal confirmation. |
| Old passport number | The tenant renewed a passport after the original report. | Check whether the current system record needs updating. |
| Address mismatch | Lease, house registration and online entry use different formats. | Identify the official address and prepare an explanation. |
| Late notification | Responsibility was unclear at move-in. | Correct the record before a time-sensitive immigration filing. |
Do not wait for the extension counter to reveal a problem. A short record review in advance can prevent a second trip and an avoidable deadline risk.
Editorial note: General information only. Procedures, portal access and local-office practices can change. Confirm the current position with official Thai Immigration sources and the office responsible for your address.