Am I in trouble?I have an O visa ,reside in Rayong and just spent four days in Bangkok

[rucus7]

Yes, if you are in Thailand on an O-type visa and plan to stay in a province other than your registered address for more than 48 hours, you must report your new address to the immigration office. This is a requirement under the 90-day reporting rule. The 90-day reporting rule requires all foreigners with an O-type visa to report to the immigration office within 90 days of their arrival in Thailand and again every 90 days thereafter. 

 

Here's a more detailed explanation: 

 

• 90-day Reporting:

  You are required to report your registered address to the immigration office every 90 days. This helps them keep track of your location and ensures you are not residing illegally.
• Address Change:

  If you plan to stay in a different province for more than 48 hours, you must report your new address to the immigration office. This ensures that your records are accurate and that you are complying with the reporting requirements.
• Failure to Report:

  Failure to report your address change within 90 days can result in penalties, such as fines or deportation.

   

  This came as a suprise to me. I went for dental work. Stayed in a hotel.

[DrJack54]

OP, what is your question.

You spent 4 nights out of province and now return to usual place of residence.

Guessing you are asking if you need to do a TM30.

Answer: ask Rayong immigration.

Should not be required however some offices run to beat of own drum. 

[Upnotover]

21 minutes ago, rucus7 said:

This came as a suprise to me. I went for dental work. Stayed in a hotel.

If you stayed in a decent hotel they will have reported your presence through a TM30.  So nothing to worry about there.  If they didn't then nobody will know you even went, so even less to worry about.

 

Now you're back home who does your TM30's, yourself, landlord, wife?  Easy enough to do a new one then you'll have no issues, didn't really ought to be needed but inconsistency is the norm.  In any event you wont be deported.

[rucus7]

Rayong immigration is where I read the requirement. I was waiting to clear up why my 90 report online was rejected.  I was out out of Thailand in part of March returning th 29th. I should not have attempted an early online report.

My interpretation is if you are out of your province of residence for over 48 hours you are required to let immigration know. it has nothing to do with Rayong per se.  Also it has nothing to do with my 90 day report. Just something I read while waiting for my turn in line. 

Many O visa holders travel all over Thailand, I doubt they report to the local immigration office.  

[Upnotover]

4 minutes ago, rucus7 said:

I was waiting to clear up why my 90 report online was rejected.  I was out out of Thailand in part of March returning th 29th. I should not have attempted an early online report.

 

You cannot report online after being out of the country.  You report in person.  Your report is due at the end of June.

 

5 minutes ago, rucus7 said:

if you are out of your province of residence for over 48 hours you are required to let immigration know

That's what the hotel does.  You don't need to do anything.

[impulse]

41 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

48 minutes ago, rucus7 said:

if you are out of your province of residence for over 48 hours you are required to let immigration know

That's what the hotel does.  You don't need to do anything.

 

True, unless the hotel didn't ask to see (and copy) your passport.  Most do.  Some don't.

 

[Upnotover]

5 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

True, unless the hotel didn't ask to see (and copy) your passport.  Most do.  Some don't.

 

 

And if they didn't it's even less of a problem as nobody knows you were there.

[Liquorice]

12 hours ago, rucus7 said:

Many O visa holders travel all over Thailand, I doubt they report to the local immigration office.  

Correct, because a valid Non O visa would only allow you a stay of 90 days.

I suspect you mean a 1-year extension of stay, a permit, not a Non O visa.

 

12 hours ago, rucus7 said:

My interpretation is if you are out of your province of residence for over 48 hours you are required to let immigration know. it has nothing to do with Rayong per se.  Also it has nothing to do with my 90 day report. Just something I read while waiting for my turn in line. 

Did you also read the new regulations for TM30 reporting;

Number 31 in this list; https://aseannow.com/topic/981135-laws-regulations-police-orders-etc/

 

[Liquorice]

12 hours ago, rucus7 said:

Rayong immigration is where I read the requirement. I was waiting to clear up why my 90 report online was rejected.  I was out out of Thailand in part of March returning th 29th. I should not have attempted an early online report.

If you depart then reenter Thailand, your 90 day report is next due 90 days after reentry.

The day of entry counts as day 1, in the 90 day count.

Your next report is due 26th June and must be done in person, so Immigration can manually reset your 90 day clock.

[brewsterbudgen]

For Rayong, if you leave Thailand your next 90-day report, due 90 days after your return, has to be done in person.  Thereafter it can be done online.  The good news is that Rayong do not usually require a new TM30 as long as you are returning to the same address.

[Somrak]

Sorry, i stay every year Some weeks away from my Home in TH.

As i know they changed that you have to say that you came Back. Years ago. Never Had a Problem. 

[edwardflory]

If you stay at a decent hotel, they do a TM-30 if you sign in with your passport.

When you return 'home' a new TM-30 should be done at / with your LOCAL IO within 24 hours. A TM-30 is basically a "change of living address". TM-47 ( 90 day report ) basically confirms that you are still staying at the same address as TM-30 states. - some offices WILL compair the TM's - mine does, 1st hand knowledge.

 

Different offices have their own LOCAL POLICIES on all paperwork, check with your LOCAL office.

[thesetat]

On 5/26/2025 at 7:01 PM, DrJack54 said:

OP, what is your question.

You spent 4 nights out of province and now return to usual place of residence.

Guessing you are asking if you need to do a TM30.

Answer: ask Rayong immigration.

Should not be required however some offices run to beat of own drum. 

I would agree with this post... If you travelled to Bkk... Your hotel would have registered you there and leaving. But because you reside in another province permanently, you should not need to register again at the same address you live in when returning. They have your registered address and a short trip does not interrupt your stay at your permanent address. 

To be on the safe side you could visit the immigration there in your home city to be sure. Some offices do not follow this rule of law and make their own rules. This AI generated reply also confirms what i am telling you

[Presnock]

On 5/26/2025 at 7:25 PM, rucus7 said:

Rayong immigration is where I read the requirement. I was waiting to clear up why my 90 report online was rejected.  I was out out of Thailand in part of March returning th 29th. I should not have attempted an early online report.

My interpretation is if you are out of your province of residence for over 48 hours you are required to let immigration know. it has nothing to do with Rayong per se.  Also it has nothing to do with my 90 day report. Just something I read while waiting for my turn in line. 

Many O visa holders travel all over Thailand, I doubt they report to the local immigration office.  

ํyes, if you go out of Thailand, then return, the first 90-day report must be done in person - thus this might be why your online report was rejected.

[edwardflory]

"""yes, if you go out of Thailand, then return, the first 90-day report...... "

 

Check with your LOCAL IO, their LOCAL POLICY might ALSO require a new TM-30 - my local IO does.

[Ralf001]

On 5/26/2025 at 6:48 PM, rucus7 said:

: Yes, if you are in Thailand on an O-type visa and plan to stay in a province other than your registered address for more than 48 hours, you must report your new address to the immigration office. This is a requirement under the 90-day reporting rule. The 90-day reporting rule requires all foreigners with an O-type visa to report to the immigration office within 90 days of their arrival in Thailand and again every 90 days thereafter. 

 

 

• If you plan to stay in a different province for more than 48 hours, you must report your new address to the immigration office. This ensures that your records are accurate and that you are complying with the reporting requirements.

 

This must be a Rayong thing as it certainly is not an offical requirement for 90day reporting.

[jimn]

On 5/26/2025 at 7:25 PM, rucus7 said:

Rayong immigration is where I read the requirement. I was waiting to clear up why my 90 report online was rejected.  I was out out of Thailand in part of March returning th 29th. I should not have attempted an early online report.

My interpretation is if you are out of your province of residence for over 48 hours you are required to let immigration know. it has nothing to do with Rayong per se.  Also it has nothing to do with my 90 day report. Just something I read while waiting for my turn in line. 

Many O visa holders travel all over Thailand, I doubt they report to the local immigration office.  

Your problem has nothing to do with reporting your address. Your online report was rejected due to the stupid rule requiring your first report after being outside the country to be done in person. Simple as that. Address reporting is a separate issue you may have to submit a new TM30 if you stayed in a hotel and the hotel registered you at that address.

[n8sail]

I've lived in Rayong for nearly 12 years.  Before late last year I only knew what a TM30 was because of reading about it on AN.  Never once was asked for it.  I had to do a 90-day report last year in-person and the IO asked if I had traveled in Thailand recently and where was my TM30 for my return to my Rayong address.  I had been to Phuket and the hotel had apparently done a TM30 for me there.  Of course I didn't have an updated TM30 for Rayong.  Very luckily he let me go, but said next time MUST have TM30.  He actually made a note on the 90 report receipt so that the next report the IO would see that I had been warned.

I've also gotten many Certificates of Residency for cars, condo, licenses boats etc. at Rayong over the years, same thing, never asked for TM30 until last year.

So something changed higher up at Rayong last year and they've gotten more strict about this.

[brewsterbudgen]

15 minutes ago, n8sail said:

I've lived in Rayong for nearly 12 years.  Before late last year I only knew what a TM30 was because of reading about it on AN.  Never once was asked for it.  I had to do a 90-day report last year in-person and the IO asked if I had traveled in Thailand recently and where was my TM30 for my return to my Rayong address.  I had been to Phuket and the hotel had apparently done a TM30 for me there.  Of course I didn't have an updated TM30 for Rayong.  Very luckily he let me go, but said next time MUST have TM30.  He actually made a note on the 90 report receipt so that the next report the IO would see that I had been warned.

I've also gotten many Certificates of Residency for cars, condo, licenses boats etc. at Rayong over the years, same thing, never asked for TM30 until last year.

So something changed higher up at Rayong last year and they've gotten more strict about this.

Interesting.  No new TM30 was required by Rayong when my wife returned from abroad last year.  I've just got back from the UK, so will be interested to see what happens when I go in to do my 90-day report in July.  My landlord does my TM30 for me and she "confirmed" that no new TM30 was required by Rayong when returning to the same address from abroad.  I wonder if she'll pay the fine if she's wrong?!

[n8sail]

3 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Interesting.  No new TM30 was required by Rayong when my wife returned from abroad last year.  I've just got back from the UK, so will be interested to see what happens when I go in to do my 90-day report in July.  My landlord does my TM30 for me and she "confirmed" that no new TM30 was required by Rayong when returning to the same address from abroad.  I wonder if she'll pay the fine if she's wrong?!

 

She may be correct about coming abroad, as my trip was inside Thailand.  I've since been to Japan and Sri Lanka, and did a TM30 on return from both.  Both trips reset my 90-day report timeline, so I won't find out until end of June if that was really necessary.

My TM30 is done online and had no problems submitting both times.

[jesimps]

On 5/26/2025 at 6:48 PM, rucus7 said:

Yes, if you are in Thailand on an O-type visa and plan to stay in a province other than your registered address for more than 48 hours, you must report your new address to the immigration office. This is a requirement under the 90-day reporting rule. The 90-day reporting rule requires all foreigners with an O-type visa to report to the immigration office within 90 days of their arrival in Thailand and again every 90 days thereafter. 

 

Here's a more detailed explanation: 

 

• 90-day Reporting:

  You are required to report your registered address to the immigration office every 90 days. This helps them keep track of your location and ensures you are not residing illegally.
• Address Change:

  If you plan to stay in a different province for more than 48 hours, you must report your new address to the immigration office. This ensures that your records are accurate and that you are complying with the reporting requirements.
• Failure to Report:

  Failure to report your address change within 90 days can result in penalties, such as fines or deportation.

   

  This came as a suprise to me. I went for dental work. Stayed in a hotel.

Depends on the office. Jomtien only require you to report in after you've been out of the country. However, your first 90 day report after being out of province will have to be done in person, they won't process it online. This was my experience a few months back when I had a short break in Ayutthaya. However, as I say, it depends on the office. Best phone them.

[LES 78]

I go all over Thailand with retirement visa all I do is go to immigration when I get  back to Chiang Mai just to have everything updated never had any problems 

[FritsSikkink]

On 5/26/2025 at 7:25 PM, rucus7 said:

Many O visa holders travel all over Thailand, I doubt they report to the local immigration office.  

And none of them have been deported for that.

[Two Plus Two]

Just confirming that the Rayong office does also accept the first 90 day report by mail.

[Sydebolle]

In a country where more than half the population does not live at the registered address ...... nice going! 

[DrJack54]

3 hours ago, Two Plus Two said:

Just confirming that the Rayong office does also accept the first 90 day report by mail.

You referring to report after travel abroad? 

[Two Plus Two]

5 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

You referring to report after travel abroad? 

Yes.

[DrJack54]

9 minutes ago, Two Plus Two said:

5 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

You referring to report after travel abroad? 

Yes.

I have read similar posts.

Of interest is for subsequent extension was online accepted? 

[OJAS]

13 hours ago, n8sail said:

I've lived in Rayong for nearly 12 years.  Before late last year I only knew what a TM30 was because of reading about it on AN.  Never once was asked for it.  I had to do a 90-day report last year in-person and the IO asked if I had traveled in Thailand recently and where was my TM30 for my return to my Rayong address.  I had been to Phuket and the hotel had apparently done a TM30 for me there.  Of course I didn't have an updated TM30 for Rayong.  Very luckily he let me go, but said next time MUST have TM30.  He actually made a note on the 90 report receipt so that the next report the IO would see that I had been warned.

I've also gotten many Certificates of Residency for cars, condo, licenses boats etc. at Rayong over the years, same thing, never asked for TM30 until last year.

So something changed higher up at Rayong last year and they've gotten more strict about this.

 

You must have been extremely lucky in being able to stay under the TM30 radar in your dealings with Rayong over the years! I was asked for this form way back in 2016.

 

[Two Plus Two]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

I have read similar posts.

Of interest is for subsequent extension was online accepted? 

Yes, the following 90 day report was done on line with no issues.