TM30 and 90-day reporting are different immigration responsibilities. One records where a foreign national is staying; the other confirms an eligible long-stay resident’s address at regular intervals. This guide explains who normally handles each report, when travel changes the picture and which records to keep in Hua Hin.

TM30Accommodation notification after arrival or a change of address
90 daysSeparate address report for qualifying long-stay residents
Keep receiptsSave confirmation numbers, screenshots and paper slips
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The difference between TM30 and 90-day reporting

They are often mentioned together because both concern address information, but they are not interchangeable.

  • TM30: the owner, landlord, hotel or other person responsible for accommodation normally notifies immigration when a foreign guest stays at an address. The practical process depends on the accommodation and the office handling the case.
  • 90-day reporting: a qualifying foreign resident reports continued residence at regular intervals. It does not extend a visa, renew an extension or replace a permission-to-stay application.

Start with the record in your passport and the confirmation issued by immigration. If an online account, landlord receipt or old calendar reminder conflicts with those records, ask the responsible office before relying on it.

TM30: the accommodation notification

When a foreign national stays at a new address, the accommodation provider normally has a notification responsibility. In a hotel or serviced apartment this is often handled during check-in. In a rented condominium or house, the owner, landlord or juristic office may submit it, but the arrangement should be confirmed rather than assumed.

Ask for evidence of the filing or confirmation number and keep it with your passport records. A missing or incorrect TM30 can surface later when applying for an extension, residence certificate, driving licence or another immigration service. If you rent privately, clarify who will submit the notification, what information they need and what happens after you return from overseas.

Use the dedicated TM30 guide for the service options and Hua Hin-specific preparation. The official Thai Immigration TM30 system is the starting point for online information, but the responsible office can still require a different process for a particular case.

90-day reporting

90-day reporting is an address-confirmation requirement for qualifying foreign nationals who remain in Thailand for an extended period. It is not a visa extension and it does not change the expiry date of your current permission to stay.

Depending on your circumstances and the current system, you may be able to report online, by mail, in person or through an authorised representative. Online access can depend on the reporting history and the information held by immigration, so do not wait until the final day to discover that the system will not accept the submission.

Use the official Immigration Bureau 90-day reporting portal when online filing is available. Save the completed confirmation, reference number or receipt. If the portal rejects the report, contact the responsible immigration office or arrange an in-person filing rather than repeatedly submitting incomplete data.

Do not confuse the reporting date with your stay expiry. A 90-day receipt does not extend your permission to stay. Track the stay expiry, extension appointment, 90-day report, passport expiry and re-entry permission as separate dates.

Moving or travelling internationally

After moving home, check whether a new accommodation notification is required and make sure the address used in later applications matches the evidence you can produce. If you stay in several places, keep a short timeline rather than relying on memory.

International travel can change the date used for a future 90-day report because the calculation is tied to the relevant entry and reporting record. It can also create a new accommodation-notification issue. Before leaving Thailand, review whether you need a re-entry permit to protect your existing permission to stay. After returning, check the entry stamp or digital record and update your reminders from the actual date recorded.

A simple document system

Keep one folder for each person, with copies of:

  • passport identity page and current visa or entry record;
  • latest permission-to-stay or extension record;
  • TM30 confirmation or accommodation evidence;
  • 90-day receipt, online confirmation or postal proof;
  • re-entry permit and international travel dates; and
  • any appointment confirmation or written instruction from Hua Hin Immigration.

Use the same spelling as the passport and label files with the date. For couples and families, track each person separately: their reporting dates may not match.

Next Step can assist with 90-day reporting, TM30 notifications and other immigration services in Hua Hin. For office location and preparation, see the Hua Hin Immigration guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is TM30 the same as a 90-day report?

No. TM30 concerns accommodation notification. A 90-day report confirms residence at regular intervals for qualifying foreign nationals.

Does a 90-day report extend my visa?

No. It does not extend permission to stay. Keep a separate reminder for the expiry date and any extension application.

Who normally files TM30?

The accommodation owner, landlord, hotel or responsible host normally handles the notification, but you should confirm the arrangement and keep proof.

What should I do after returning from abroad?

Check the actual entry record, review whether a new TM30 is needed and calculate your next reporting date from the current immigration record. Do not rely solely on an old calendar reminder.

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Last reviewed: October 2026 · Part of the Hua Hin Survival Guide by Next Step Hua Hin. Immigration procedures and online systems can change; confirm critical details with the responsible office before acting.

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