Foreigners in Thailand hear TM.30 and 90-day report (TM.47) in the same breath — but they solve different problems. Mixing them up is the fastest way to miss a deadline or arrive at Immigration with the wrong folder.
Task hubs: TM.30 · 90-day report
Side-by-side comparison
| TM.30 | 90-day report (TM.47) | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Notify address when you move in | Confirm you still live in Thailand periodically |
| Trigger | New residence (hotel, condo, house) | Every 90 days from last entry or last TM.47 |
| Who files | Householder, hotel, or authorised agent | The visa holder (in person or online) |
| Typical fine if late | Enforcement varies; extension risk is the practical penalty | Guideline 2,000 THB per late report |
| Form | TM.30 | TM.47 |
| Tourist TR / exemption | Sometimes requested for extensions | Usually not required |
Info
Both are not visa extensions. Neither adds days to your stamp. For extra stay on tourism, see extension task.
TM.30 in plain language
When you sleep somewhere new for more than a short hotel night, Immigration wants the address on record. Hotels file at check-in. Renters need the landlord or juristic office to cooperate.
Deep dive: TM.30 house notification
If your landlord refuses: What to do
90-day reporting in plain language
Long-stay visa holders must check in that they remain at their registered address. The clock starts from your last arrival or last TM.47 receipt — not from visa sticker expiry.
Deep dive: 90-day reporting overview
Online walkthrough: File TM.47 online
Late filing: Penalties guide
How they interact at extension time
- 1
You move into a condo
Landlord or juristic office files TM.30. You keep the receipt.
- 2
You live there past 90 days on a long-stay visa
You file TM.47 using an address consistent with TM.30.
- 3
You apply for extension (TM.7 or category renewal)
Officer may ask for both — TM.30 proves where you moved in; TM.47 history proves ongoing compliance.
- 4
You move again
New TM.30 for the new unit. Next TM.47 should reflect the updated address.
Common mistakes
Avoid these mix-ups
- Assuming TM.30 once at check-in replaces TM.47 forever
- Filing TM.47 with an old address after moving without new TM.30
- Setting calendar reminders from visa expiry instead of last TM.47 date
- Expecting tourist exemption holders to file TM.47 (usually exempt)
- Using unofficial apps instead of Immigration e-Service for online TM.47
Frequently asked questions
Do I need both on a DTV?
Typically yes — TM.30 after settling, TM.47 every cycle once reporting applies. Confirm at first extension.
Does leaving Thailand reset TM.47?
Re-entry usually restarts the 90-day clock from the new stamp. TM.30 from an old condo does not carry forward if you moved out.
Which fine is worse — late TM.30 or late TM.47?
TM.47 carries a published 2,000 THB guideline. TM.30 gaps often hurt you at extension time rather than as a standalone fine.
Where do I start?
New arrival: First 30 days checklist. Established stay: open the 90-day and TM.30 hubs.
