TM.30 in Chiang Mai: Who Files It and How to Check
The host files the TM.30, not the tenant: the house-master, owner or possessor of the residence, or the hotel manager. The deadline is 24 hours from the time the foreigner takes up residence. Failing to file carries a fine of up to THB 2,000; for a hotel manager THB 2,000 to THB 10,000.
On this page
The handbook lists application form TM.30 for the house-master, owner or possessor of the residence. It is the host’s notice, not the tenant’s. It is due within 24 hours of the foreigner taking up residence.
Who files, the deadline and the fine
Section 38 of the Immigration Act puts the notice on the host of the foreigner.
Section 38 : The house – master , the owner or the possessor of the residence , or the hotel manager where the alien , receiving permission to stay temporary in the Kingdom has stayed , must notify the competent official of the Immigration Office located in the same area with that hours , dwelling place or hotel, within 24 hours from the time of arrival of the alien concerned. Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979), Section 38, English text as originally enacted, checked 13 Oct 2026
When the 24 hours start
The English translation of the Act counts 24 hours from the “time of arrival”. The Bureau’s own handbook counts from the time the alien has taken residence. The Thai text of Section 38 reads (นับแต่เวลาที่คนต่างด้าวเข้าพักอาศัย), “from the time the alien enters to reside”. The clock starts when the foreigner moves in.
Landlords, owners, possessors and hotels
The house-master, owner or possessor notifies the immigration office located in the locality of the house, residence or hotel. A hotel manager is named in the same rule.
The fine for the host
| Who | Fine |
|---|---|
| House-master, owner or possessor | Up to THB 2,000 |
| Hotel manager | THB 2,000 to THB 10,000 |
How the notification is filed
The notice can be filed in person, by registered post, or online after registering for a username and password.
In person
The host submits the notification form at the immigration office in the area where the residence or hotel is located. The officer returns a receipt of notification when the procedures are completed.
The 2019 handbook gives in-person service Monday to Friday, except official holidays, 08.30-16.30, with a lunch break. Service time is subject to each office’s own hours. The handbook gives a total time of 10 minutes. Its fee table shows N/A and lists no amount.
By registered post
By registered post, the officer returns a receipt by post, addressed to the sender, together with a notification form. A receiver-addressed envelope with a postage stamp is also listed.
Online
The person notifying registers for a username and password. Then they log in to the notification system and record the foreigner’s information. The online channel is open 24 hours.
Chiang Mai Immigration links an online TM.30 service for house-masters, owners or possessors.
Documents
- Application form TM.30.
- A copy of the passport bio data page, certified by the foreigner.
- A copy of the latest arrival stamp, certified by the foreigner.
- A copy of the visa page, certified by the foreigner.
- For registered post, a receiver-addressed envelope with a postage stamp.
The handbook lists authorising another person to notify.
Where to file in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Immigration (ตรวจคนเข้าเมืองจังหวัดเชียงใหม่) is at 71 Moo 3, Sanam Bin (Airport) Road, Suthep, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50200. The telephone is 053 201 755. The English homepage gives the same address.
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How to show the address was reported
The proof is the receipt of notification, and it goes to whoever filed. In person, the officer returns it when the procedures are completed. By registered post, it comes back by post to the sender. As a tenant, ask your host for a copy.
Chiang Mai Immigration’s homepage also links an application form for a certificate of residence-notification information. That is a second document, separate from the receipt.
What you do as the foreigner
The host files the TM.30. Your own duty is separate. Section 37(2) says a foreigner shall stay at the place indicated to the official. With a proper reason not to, the foreigner must notify the change of residence within 24 hours of moving.
Failing Section 37(2), (3), (4) or (5) is punishable by a fine not exceeding THB 5,000 plus up to THB 200 for each day until you comply. The separate 90-day address notice is due every 90 days; the 90-day report guide has the dates.
Related guides
- Ninety-day report in Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai Immigration Office: address, hours, services
- First week in Chiang Mai: a day-by-day checklist
- Thailand overstay fines and re-entry bans
Photo credits
- Photos and clips uploaded to Google Maps (Chiang Mai Immigration Office on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)) by Peter Miller (WHY THAI), Seline.
Step by step
- The host files within 24 hoursThe house-master, owner, possessor or hotel manager notifies the immigration office within 24 hours of the foreigner taking up residence.
- Pick a channelFile in person, by registered post or online after registering for a username and password.
- Prepare form TM.30 and the passport copiesThe documents are form TM.30 and copies of the bio data page, arrival stamp and visa page, certified by the foreigner.
- Keep the receiptIn person, the officer returns a receipt of notification when the procedures are completed.
Not confirmed: Whether a new TM.30 is due each time you return from abroad to the same address is not in the handbook. Ask the host to confirm with Chiang Mai Immigration on 053 201 755. Whether a foreign tenant may file when the host will not is not stated; the Act names the house-master, owner or possessor.
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Common questions
Who has to file the TM.30, me or my landlord?
Neither: the host files. Section 38 names the house-master, the owner or the possessor of the residence, or the hotel manager.
How soon must the TM.30 be filed after I move in?
Within 24 hours from the time the foreigner takes up residence.
What is the fine if the TM.30 is not filed?
Up to THB 2,000 for the host; for a hotel manager THB 2,000 to THB 10,000.
Can the TM.30 be filed online?
After registering for a username and password. Chiang Mai Immigration links an online service for house-masters, owners or possessors.
Do I get proof that the TM.30 was filed?
The receipt goes to whoever filed: in person, an officer returns it when the procedures are completed; by registered post, it comes back by post. Ask your host for a copy.
Is there a fee for the TM.30?
The handbook's fee table shows N/A and lists no amount.
How long does the TM.30 take at the counter?
The 2019 handbook gives a total time of 10 minutes.
Can someone else file it for the host?
The handbook lists authorising another person to notify.
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