TM30 guides (notification of residence for foreigners)
Everything hotels, guesthouses and landlords in Thailand need to know about TM30, in plain English.
What is TM30? Who files it, when and how
Who must file, the 24-hour deadline, what data you need and how to file.
Read more →Which guests need a TM30 and which don't
One-night guests, children, border passes, dual nationals and cases to check.
Read more →How to register for the TM30 online system
Documents, email verification, your login and adding your property.
Read more →How to file TM30 online with the Excel file, step by step
Every step of the Excel import on the immigration website, with real screenshots.
Read more →The TM30 Excel file: how to fill it in so it's accepted
The columns, gender and nationality codes, and mistakes that get files rejected.
Read more →TM30 nationality codes for every country
Every 3-letter code the system accepts, and codes that differ from passports.
Read more →How to photograph a passport so it can be read
Photograph passports with your phone so they're read right the first time.
Read more →Filing TM30 for a whole tour group at once
Collect passports, scan the whole group and import one file.
Read more →How to check and print proof of a TM30 filing
Find your filings and export proof before records drop out of search after 7 days.
Read more →TM30 fines: what happens if you don't file or file late
Fines in the law for house owners and hotels, and how to avoid them.
Read more →TM30 vs the 90-day report (TM47): what's the difference
Who files, when, and the penalties for each.
Read more →TM30 for condo owners, landlords and short-term rentals
Who is responsible, tenants filing for you, and tenants returning from abroad.
Read more →Stop typing passport details by hand
Upload passport photos and TM30Auto reads the name, gender, passport number and nationality, then gives you the Excel file in immigration's template. It runs on your device and photos are never uploaded. 5 free scans a day.
This article is general information for accommodation operators, not legal advice. Immigration rules and websites can change. Check the latest requirements with your local immigration office.