Breaking down the 90-day report rule

[Issa Compass]

We saw some questions around here about the 90-day report rule so we just put out a quick video explaining the process. Hope you guys find it helpful!

 

Key points covered:

• You only need to visit the immigration office for your first 90-day report - after that, you can submit it online. However, there are some caveats.

  • First report of each visa is typically done in person (even if you previously submitted your earlier report in person). 

  • First report after each re-entry has to be done in person.

• If you're leaving and re-entering Thailand every 90 days, you don’t need to submit a 90-day report.

• If you’re planning to stay in Thailand for over 90 days, ask your landlord for an updated TM30 with a check-in date that matches your latest passport entry stamp.

• Your TM30 check-in date should always be after your most recent arrival stamp.

• We also cover the documents you'll need if you choose to submit your 90-day report in person.

 

If you have any questions, feel free to share them below or DM us!

 

 

[DrJack54]

3 hours ago, Issa Compass said:

You only need to visit the immigration office for your first 90-day report - after that, you can submit it online.

After trip abroad and return to Thailand your first 90 report needs to be in person. 

Some reports of via mail being accepted. 

 

3 hours ago, Issa Compass said:

Your TM30 check-in date should always be after your most recent arrival stamp.

Depends on immigration office. 

 

BTW: the link to video is not working. You may want check that

 

 

[Issa Compass]

21 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

After trip abroad and return to Thailand your first 90 report needs to be in person. 

Some reports of via mail being accepted. 

 

Depends on immigration office. 

 

BTW: the link to video is not working. You may want check that

 

 

 

If we’re getting into specifics - then yes, there are a few caveats. For example, first report of each visa is typically done in person (even if you previously submitted your earlier report in person). I’ve updated the original post to include this, thanks for pointing it out!

 

Regarding your second point: it’s highly recommended to make sure your TM30 check-in date matches the date on your most recent entry stamp to avoid any potential issues.

 

Also not sure why the link isn't working - I've checked with multiple people and it seems to be working fine 

[DrJack54]

12 minutes ago, Issa Compass said:

If we’re getting into specifics - then yes, there are a few caveats. For example, first report of each visa is typically done in person (even if you previously submitted your earlier report in person). I’ve updated the original post to include this, thanks for pointing it out!

Your first point is still incorrect. 

This thread explains it. In particular post by @Tod Daniels 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1334345-90-day-report-must-be-in-person-after-each-re-entry/

 

As for the video. Yes it does work. 

Just had to hit play twice. 

[dingdongrb]

22 hours ago, Issa Compass said:

We also cover the documents you'll need if you choose to submit your 90-day report in person.

 

I would be interested to hear what you think those docs are. I say this as it's been different for me having  done so at different IOs.

 

NOTE: I've relocated multiple times over the years since I last entered Thailand and there's no way my most recent TM30 matches my entry date into the country. (Or am I not understanding what you mean?)

 

The video plays for me but not smoothly. I prefer YouTube over TikTok for informational videos....

[Liquorice]

On 6/26/2025 at 5:53 PM, Issa Compass said:

However, there are some caveats. For example, if you previously completed your 90-day report on a different visa (like a Tourist Visa) and are now reporting under a new one (like the DTV), you may be required to go in person again. 

You'd never submit a 90 day report on a Tourist visa, even with a 30 day extension.
The 90 day report is only submitted if staying 90 consecutive days or longer.

 

On 6/26/2025 at 5:53 PM, Issa Compass said:

• If you’re planning to stay in Thailand for over 90 days, ask your landlord for an updated TM30 with a check-in date that matches your latest passport entry stamp.

• Your TM30 check-in date should always be after your most recent arrival stamp.

Always filed a TM30 myself as the possessor of the residence.

 

According to the new TM30 regulations, if re-entering with a re-entry permit or multi entry visa and returning to the same address already registered with Immigration, there is no requirement to file a new TM30.

[Gaccha]

On 6/26/2025 at 6:01 PM, DrJack54 said:

After trip abroad and return to Thailand your first 90 report needs to be in person. 

 

The 2nd July or 3rd July will be a very important test of this. The very first guinea pigs to go through Immigration's new electronic checks etc will have to do their first 90 days since arriving under this new system. It will be fascinating to see if they can avoid doing it in person. I suspect not but you never know.

[dingdongrb]

On 6/27/2025 at 4:19 PM, dingdongrb said:

I would be interested to hear what you think those docs are. I say this as it's been different for me having  done so at different IOs.

It doesn't look like the OP wants to reply to this request..... Hmmmmmm

 

["We also cover the documents you'll need if you choose to submit your 90-day report in person."]

[farang51]

On 6/26/2025 at 1:01 PM, DrJack54 said:

After trip abroad and return to Thailand your first 90 report needs to be in person. 

Some reports of via mail being accepted. 

 

On 6/27/2025 at 11:12 AM, DrJack54 said:

This thread explains it. In particular post by @Tod Daniels 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1334345-90-day-report-must-be-in-person-after-each-re-entry/

 

The info in that thread is from August 2024. I do not know if Phuket was very slow to implement that, or if it is different from each immigration office; I was able to post my very first 90 report online in December 2024.

[Issa Compass]

On 6/27/2025 at 4:12 PM, DrJack54 said:

Your first point is still incorrect. 

This thread explains it. In particular post by @Tod Daniels 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1334345-90-day-report-must-be-in-person-after-each-re-entry/

 

As for the video. Yes it does work. 

Just had to hit play twice. 

 

We've updated the post to make the point more clear

[Issa Compass]

On 6/28/2025 at 10:46 AM, Liquorice said:

You'd never submit a 90 day report on a Tourist visa, even with a 30 day extension.
The 90 day report is only submitted if staying 90 consecutive days or longer.

 

Always filed a TM30 myself as the possessor of the residence.

 

According to the new TM30 regulations, if re-entering with a re-entry permit or multi entry visa and returning to the same address already registered with Immigration, there is no requirement to file a new TM30.

 

Regarding the first point - yes, it was just mentioned as an example to illustrate switching over to a new visa, but I agree not an ideal one considering visa validity. We've removed it from the original post. 

 

Regarding the second point - official website requirement is still the same: according to section 38 of the 1979 immigration act, "House owners, heads of household, landlords or managers of hotels who accommodate foreign nationals on a temporary basis who stay in the kingdom legally, must notify the local immigration authorities within 24 hours from the time of arrival of the foreign national."

[zzzzz]

On 6/28/2025 at 10:46 AM, Liquorice said:

You'd never submit a 90 day report on a Tourist visa, even with a 30 day extension.
The 90 day report is only submitted if staying 90 consecutive days or longer.

 

Always filed a TM30 myself as the possessor of the residence.

 

According to the new TM30 regulations, if re-entering with a re-entry permit or multi entry visa and returning to the same address already registered with Immigration, there is no requirement to file a new TM30.

if u live in Phuket , even staying at  a hotel for one night ( and they register you) and of course returning form overseas, you need to file a NEW TM 30 even if ur at the same address for the past decade 
found that out 3 weeks ago when i went for a cor, seems i was still staying in Betong   LOL
no big deal, filed a new one ( had all paperwork with me)  and than got the cor , no fine 

every immigration has its own rules< check to be sure 

[Issa Compass]

On 6/27/2025 at 4:19 PM, dingdongrb said:

I would be interested to hear what you think those docs are. I say this as it's been different for me having  done so at different IOs.

 

NOTE: I've relocated multiple times over the years since I last entered Thailand and there's no way my most recent TM30 matches my entry date into the country. (Or am I not understanding what you mean?)

 

The video plays for me but not smoothly. I prefer YouTube over TikTok for informational videos....

 

For our Bangkok clients we usually put together the following documents:

• Original passport
• Copy of valid Thai visa
• TM30
• TM47

[Issa Compass]

1 hour ago, dingdongrb said:

It doesn't look like the OP wants to reply to this request..... Hmmmmmm

 

["We also cover the documents you'll need if you choose to submit your 90-day report in person."]

 

Responded! Let us know if there's anything else you'd like to know

[Upnotover]

14 minutes ago, Issa Compass said:

 

For our Bangkok clients we usually put together the following documents:

• Original passport
• Copy of valid Thai visa
• TM30
• TM47

Just out of interest, most people needing a 90 day report don't have a "valid Thai visa", rather they have an extension of stay, is that what you refer to?

[Liquorice]

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[Liquorice]

1 hour ago, Issa Compass said:

Regarding the second point - official website requirement is still the same: according to section 38 of the 1979 immigration act, "House owners, heads of household, landlords or managers of hotels who accommodate foreign nationals on a temporary basis who stay in the kingdom legally, must notify the local immigration authorities within 24 hours from the time of arrival of the foreign national."

You obviously missed the new regulation issued by Thai Immigration, amending section 38 of the Immigration Act regarding when a new TM30 had to be filed.
Unfortunately, I cannot post the PDF, but I can copy and paste it.

This regulation was printed in the Royal Gazette.

 

Regulation of Royal Thai Police on notification of a householder, owner or possessor of a dwelling place or hotel manager, who takes in, as a resident, an alien permitted to temporary stay in the Kingdom. It is deemed expedient to amend the regulation of Royal Thai Police on notification of a householder, owner or possessor of dwelling place or hotel manager, who takes in, as a resident, an alien permitted to temporary stay in the Kingdom dated May 25, 1979 (B.E. 2522) in order to conform with the directions of national development and strategies for transforming government sector to digital government as well as to facilitate aliens staying in Thailand under the maintenance of national security standards.

 By virtue of Section 38, Paragraph 3 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522
 (A.D. 1979) the Commissioner General of Royal Thai Police herby issues the 
regulation prescribing notification of a householder, owner or possessor of
 dwelling place or hotel manager, who takes in, as a resident, an alien permitted
 to temporary stay in the Kingdom as follows:
 1. Repeal the regulation of Royal Thai Police on notification of
 a householder, owner or possessor of a dwelling place or hotel manager, who
 takes in, as a resident, an alien permitted to temporary stay in the Kingdom
 dated May 25, 1979 (B.E. 2522);
 2. Notification of a householder, owner or possessor of dwelling
 place or hotel manager, who takes in, as a resident, an alien permitted to
 temporary stay in the Kingdom must proceed as follows;
 2.1 Notify a competent official at an Immigration office located in
 a locality in which the house, dwelling place or hotel is located within twenty-four
 hours from the time an alien has taken residence.
 In case that house, dwelling place or hotel, where an alien                    
has stayed, is located in Bangkok Metropolis locality, such notification shall be 
made to a competent official at Immigration Division 1 of Immigration Bureau.
 2.2 After a householder, owner or possessor of dwelling place or
 hotel manager already made a notification according to 2.1, then the alien
 goes to occasionally stay somewhere else and return to stay at the original place
 within the notified period of stay that has not yet ended, such householder,
 owner or possessor of dwelling place or hotel manager is not required to make
 a notification again.
 The alien mentioned in paragraph 1 shall include any alien
 receiving a multiply entry visa, who departs the Kingdom and returns within
 the validity of visa and any alien permitted to re-enter into the Kingdom with
 a valid re-entry permit.
 3. Subject to the article 2, a householder, owner or possessor of
 dwelling place or hotel manager may make notification in person or assign
 others to submit a letter of notification or send it by registered mail or via the 
electronic notification system of Immigration Bureau.
4. Notification of receiving an alien to stay as a resident according to
 the article 3, shall be in accordance with the criteria, conditions and supporting 
documents as prescribed by Immigration Bureau.
 5. A competent official who receives a notification shall issue an
 evidence of notification for those who notified.
 6. The notification form attached to this regulation shall be used in          
case of making a notification in person or assigning others to submit a letter
 of notification or sending it by registered mail. An evidence of notification
 and receiving a notification via the electronic system shall be in accordance
 with the form prescribed by Immigration Bureau.

 This regulation is effective from June 30, 2020 onwards.
 Issued on June5, 2020
 Police General Chakthip Chaijinda
 Commissioner General of Royal Thai Police

[PoorSucker]

If you get a new passport you have to go in person for first report.

[Liquorice]

33 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

Just out of interest, most people needing a 90 day report don't have a "valid Thai visa", rather they have an extension of stay, is that what you refer to?

Now you've rumbled a hornet's nest ........... didn't your IO inform you 'extend visa', silly!  

[Magictoad]

On 6/28/2025 at 10:46 AM, Liquorice said:

You'd never submit a 90 day report on a Tourist visa, even with a 30 day extension.
The 90 day report is only submitted if staying 90 consecutive days or longer.

 

Always filed a TM30 myself as the possessor of the residence.

 

According to the new TM30 regulations, if re-entering with a re-entry permit or multi entry visa and returning to the same address already registered with Immigration, there is no requirement to file a new TM30.

I hope so!