- Landlord must notify immigration within 24 hours of tenant's arrival.
- Missing TM.30 blocks all visa extensions and online 90-day reporting.
- Keep a printed copy or PDF of the TM.30 receipt inside your passport.
Section 38 of the Thai Immigration Act mandates that property owners, landlords, condominium managers, or hotel operators report the presence of any foreign national residing on their premises within 24 hours of arrival.
Without a valid TM.30 receipt on file in the immigration system, foreign residents are barred from completing visa extensions, 90-day reports, or address updates.
Who is Legally Responsible for Filing?
The legal obligation rests on the property owner or landlord. However, because foreigners face the consequences during immigration procedures, tenants must actively verify that their landlord has filed the report online.
Required Documentation for Landlord TM.30 Filing:
- Copy of the tenant's passport bio page, current Thai visa, and latest entry stamp.
- Copy of the landlord's Thai ID card and household registration book (*Tabien Baan*).
- Copy of the signed lease or rental agreement.
- Title deed (*Chanote*) verifying ownership of the property.
Once submitted via the official *Section38* app or website, an electronic receipt with a transaction barcode is generated. Always request a screenshot or PDF copy from your landlord upon move-in.
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