Thailand immigration forms: all the essentials
The honest answer with numbers, for international buyers
Long-stay visitors need four things: the digital arrival card TDAC before every entry, the 90-day report TM.47, the residence notification TM.30 within 24 hours of moving in, and form TM.7 for extensions of stay (1,900 THB). TDAC, TM.47 and TM.30 are free and run online through the official immigration portals.
The five forms at a glance
| Form | Purpose | Deadline | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| TDAC | digital arrival card, replaces TM6 | up to 72h before arrival | free |
| TM.47 | 90-day address report | 15 days before to 7 after due date | free |
| TM.30 | host reports foreign resident | 24h after arrival | free |
| TM.7 | extension of stay | before permission expires | 1,900 THB |
| TM.8 | re-entry permit | before leaving | 1,000 / 3,800 THB |
Official portals: tdac.immigration.go.th, tm47.immigration.go.th, tm30.immigration.go.th. Beware third-party sites charging for the free TDAC.
The owner angle on TM.30
The host files the TM.30, and if you live in your own condo, you are the host: one simple online registration. Missing TM.30s surface at your next extension, so get it done in the first day; late filings typically cost 800 to 2,000 THB.
Overstay: never worth it
Overstaying costs 500 THB per day capped at 20,000, and from 90 days adds re-entry bans. Two phone reminders, for your 90-day date and your permission expiry, keep Thai bureaucracy completely painless. The local office for Pattaya sits at Soi 5, Jomtien Beach Road.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 90-day report cost anything?
No, TM.47 is free and runs online in the window from 15 days before to 7 days after the due date; missing it costs 2,000 THB and an in-person visit.
Do I need a new TDAC for every entry?
Yes, filled in free of charge up to 72 hours before each arrival at tdac.immigration.go.th. Paid third-party sites are not official.
Who files the TM.30, tenant or owner?
Always the host: hotel, landlord, or you yourself if you occupy your own condo, within 24 hours of arrival, free and online.
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