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Q&A on visa extensions, 90-day reporting, TM30 and Thai immigration filings. — 2,744 questions in total (page 11/69)

My name on a work-based visa extension differs from my passport — will Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) still accept it?

Align them before filing, because Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) treats the passport as the primary identity reference. Options: (1) ask the issuing office to correct a work-based visa extension if it is a recording error; (2) obtain a same-person certificate and have it certified through Thai Immigration; or (3) use the passport spelling in the translation with a transliteration note. Which route is accepted varies by destination, so confirm before starting. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

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Does Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) accept a scan or copy of a work-based visa extension, or only the original?

Certification must always be based on the original a work-based visa extension or a copy certified by the issuing office. Scans are fine for an initial assessment and for drafting the translation. For the actual filing, some Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) channels let you upload first and inspect originals at the appointment. The safe approach is to keep the original ready and to retain one spare certified set. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

I need a work-based visa extension urgently this week for Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) — is that possible?

Sometimes, depending on whether the original a work-based visa extension is already in hand and whether Thai Immigration is running an expedited channel that week. What speeds things up most: send photos of every page for a pre-check, tell us your exact Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) appointment date, and prepare the power of attorney in advance. If your deadline is not achievable we say so plainly rather than risk your appointment. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

I need several certified sets of a work-based visa extension for Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) — how should I plan it?

Tell us the number of sets at the start, because adding sets later means running the whole chain again. We generally suggest one spare beyond what you need, since Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) usually keeps the filed set. If the documents will be used in more than one country, prepare separate sets per destination — the certification format at Thai Immigration and the translation requirements can differ. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

What drives the cost of handling a work-based visa extension for Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana)?

The main drivers are the page count and text density of a work-based visa extension, the language pair, how many authentication layers Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) requires, the number of sets, urgency, and the official fees set by Thai Immigration. We do not publish prices on the site because cases genuinely differ and a generic figure would lead to wrong planning. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

How do I receive the certified a work-based visa extension — can it be shipped upcountry or abroad?

You can collect at the office, meet at an agreed pick-up point, or have the file shipped with tracking, domestically or internationally. For overseas shipping use a tracked service and give a recipient name matching your ID, as some countries scrutinise inbound official documents. We always photograph the finished a work-based visa extension set for your approval before dispatch, so you can verify it before it reaches Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana). For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

What is the step-by-step process for a work-based visa extension (Thai immigration filings) to be used with provincial immigration offices?

There are four stages: (1) verify that the original a work-based visa extension was issued by the competent authority and that names, document number and dates are legible; (2) prepare the translation or certification in the format provincial immigration offices accepts; (3) submit for certification by Thai Immigration; (4) deliver and re-check everything before the actual filing. The most common delay is a name spelling that differs from the passport, so send a passport copy with the first submission. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

Which supporting documents are needed for a work-based visa extension when filing with provincial immigration offices?

The baseline set is: the original a work-based visa extension (or a copy certified by the issuing office), a copy of the holder's passport or ID card, and a power of attorney if someone else acts on your behalf. If provincial immigration offices prescribes its own form, the entries must match the source document character for character. Submit every page, including pages that only carry a seal, because Thai Immigration certifies exactly the bundle presented. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

How long does a work-based visa extension take before it can be filed with provincial immigration offices?

Three variables drive the timeline: the readiness of the original a work-based visa extension, the certification queue at Thai Immigration, and the intake schedule of provincial immigration offices. When the original is complete and no re-issue is required, drafting and certification usually run in working days, while government queues shift with filing season. We give you a realistic estimate once we have seen your documents, and we advise against booking flights or appointments before the papers are in hand. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

How long does a certified a work-based visa extension stay valid for provincial immigration offices?

The certification itself does not expire, but provincial immigration offices usually requires civil-status documents to have been issued within a set window before filing (commonly 3 or 6 months). What counts is the issue date of the original a work-based visa extension, not the certification date. If your filing date is still open, obtain the original as close to filing as possible and certify afterwards to avoid repeating the work. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

Into which language must a work-based visa extension be translated, and who certifies the translation for provincial immigration offices?

As a rule provincial immigration offices accepts a translation into the official language of the receiving country, or English where the rules allow it. Who may certify differs by destination: a translator accredited in that country, a NAATI-certified translator for Australia, or a translation certified through Thai Immigration for Thai-issued papers. The translation of a work-based visa extension must reproduce document numbers, seals and signatures, and mark illegible text as such rather than guessing. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

How many layers of authentication does a work-based visa extension need before provincial immigration offices accepts it?

The standard chain for Thai documents is: issuing office → certified translation → Thai Immigration → the embassy or consulate of the destination country, where still required. For a work-based visa extension used with provincial immigration offices, the number of layers depends on whether the destination is an Apostille state and what form it accepts. Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026 and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027 (source: HCCH). During the transition, confirm with the receiving authority whether it already accepts an Apostille or still requires embassy legalisation. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

Why would provincial immigration offices reject a work-based visa extension, and how do you fix it?

Recurring causes: a name spelled differently from the passport, an original older than the window provincial immigration offices allows, an uncertified photocopy, a translation that drops a seal or document number, and an authentication chain done out of order. The fix is always upstream — obtain a fresh a work-based visa extension or have the issuing office correct the data, then repeat the chain. Never amend by hand: Thai Immigration will not certify a document altered outside the official process. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

Can a work-based visa extension be handled for provincial immigration offices while I am overseas, without returning to Thailand?

In most cases yes: sign a power of attorney before a Thai embassy or consulate officer where you live, or before a local notary followed by the required onward authentication. Then courier the original a work-based visa extension and the power of attorney to us; we complete certification with Thai Immigration and send the file back to your address. The exception is any step where provincial immigration offices requires the holder to appear in person, which we check case by case. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

My name on a work-based visa extension differs from my passport — will provincial immigration offices still accept it?

Align them before filing, because provincial immigration offices treats the passport as the primary identity reference. Options: (1) ask the issuing office to correct a work-based visa extension if it is a recording error; (2) obtain a same-person certificate and have it certified through Thai Immigration; or (3) use the passport spelling in the translation with a transliteration note. Which route is accepted varies by destination, so confirm before starting. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

Does provincial immigration offices accept a scan or copy of a work-based visa extension, or only the original?

Certification must always be based on the original a work-based visa extension or a copy certified by the issuing office. Scans are fine for an initial assessment and for drafting the translation. For the actual filing, some provincial immigration offices channels let you upload first and inspect originals at the appointment. The safe approach is to keep the original ready and to retain one spare certified set. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

I need a work-based visa extension urgently this week for provincial immigration offices — is that possible?

Sometimes, depending on whether the original a work-based visa extension is already in hand and whether Thai Immigration is running an expedited channel that week. What speeds things up most: send photos of every page for a pre-check, tell us your exact provincial immigration offices appointment date, and prepare the power of attorney in advance. If your deadline is not achievable we say so plainly rather than risk your appointment. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

I need several certified sets of a work-based visa extension for provincial immigration offices — how should I plan it?

Tell us the number of sets at the start, because adding sets later means running the whole chain again. We generally suggest one spare beyond what you need, since provincial immigration offices usually keeps the filed set. If the documents will be used in more than one country, prepare separate sets per destination — the certification format at Thai Immigration and the translation requirements can differ. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

What drives the cost of handling a work-based visa extension for provincial immigration offices?

The main drivers are the page count and text density of a work-based visa extension, the language pair, how many authentication layers provincial immigration offices requires, the number of sets, urgency, and the official fees set by Thai Immigration. We do not publish prices on the site because cases genuinely differ and a generic figure would lead to wrong planning. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

How do I receive the certified a work-based visa extension — can it be shipped upcountry or abroad?

You can collect at the office, meet at an agreed pick-up point, or have the file shipped with tracking, domestically or internationally. For overseas shipping use a tracked service and give a recipient name matching your ID, as some countries scrutinise inbound official documents. We always photograph the finished a work-based visa extension set for your approval before dispatch, so you can verify it before it reaches provincial immigration offices. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

What is the step-by-step process for a work-based visa extension (Thai immigration filings) to be used with the Department of Employment?

There are four stages: (1) verify that the original a work-based visa extension was issued by the competent authority and that names, document number and dates are legible; (2) prepare the translation or certification in the format the Department of Employment accepts; (3) submit for certification by Thai Immigration; (4) deliver and re-check everything before the actual filing. The most common delay is a name spelling that differs from the passport, so send a passport copy with the first submission. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

Which supporting documents are needed for a work-based visa extension when filing with the Department of Employment?

The baseline set is: the original a work-based visa extension (or a copy certified by the issuing office), a copy of the holder's passport or ID card, and a power of attorney if someone else acts on your behalf. If the Department of Employment prescribes its own form, the entries must match the source document character for character. Submit every page, including pages that only carry a seal, because Thai Immigration certifies exactly the bundle presented. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

How long does a work-based visa extension take before it can be filed with the Department of Employment?

Three variables drive the timeline: the readiness of the original a work-based visa extension, the certification queue at Thai Immigration, and the intake schedule of the Department of Employment. When the original is complete and no re-issue is required, drafting and certification usually run in working days, while government queues shift with filing season. We give you a realistic estimate once we have seen your documents, and we advise against booking flights or appointments before the papers are in hand. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

How long does a certified a work-based visa extension stay valid for the Department of Employment?

The certification itself does not expire, but the Department of Employment usually requires civil-status documents to have been issued within a set window before filing (commonly 3 or 6 months). What counts is the issue date of the original a work-based visa extension, not the certification date. If your filing date is still open, obtain the original as close to filing as possible and certify afterwards to avoid repeating the work. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

Into which language must a work-based visa extension be translated, and who certifies the translation for the Department of Employment?

As a rule the Department of Employment accepts a translation into the official language of the receiving country, or English where the rules allow it. Who may certify differs by destination: a translator accredited in that country, a NAATI-certified translator for Australia, or a translation certified through Thai Immigration for Thai-issued papers. The translation of a work-based visa extension must reproduce document numbers, seals and signatures, and mark illegible text as such rather than guessing. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

How many layers of authentication does a work-based visa extension need before the Department of Employment accepts it?

The standard chain for Thai documents is: issuing office → certified translation → Thai Immigration → the embassy or consulate of the destination country, where still required. For a work-based visa extension used with the Department of Employment, the number of layers depends on whether the destination is an Apostille state and what form it accepts. Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026 and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027 (source: HCCH). During the transition, confirm with the receiving authority whether it already accepts an Apostille or still requires embassy legalisation. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

Why would the Department of Employment reject a work-based visa extension, and how do you fix it?

Recurring causes: a name spelled differently from the passport, an original older than the window the Department of Employment allows, an uncertified photocopy, a translation that drops a seal or document number, and an authentication chain done out of order. The fix is always upstream — obtain a fresh a work-based visa extension or have the issuing office correct the data, then repeat the chain. Never amend by hand: Thai Immigration will not certify a document altered outside the official process. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

Can a work-based visa extension be handled for the Department of Employment while I am overseas, without returning to Thailand?

In most cases yes: sign a power of attorney before a Thai embassy or consulate officer where you live, or before a local notary followed by the required onward authentication. Then courier the original a work-based visa extension and the power of attorney to us; we complete certification with Thai Immigration and send the file back to your address. The exception is any step where the Department of Employment requires the holder to appear in person, which we check case by case. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

My name on a work-based visa extension differs from my passport — will the Department of Employment still accept it?

Align them before filing, because the Department of Employment treats the passport as the primary identity reference. Options: (1) ask the issuing office to correct a work-based visa extension if it is a recording error; (2) obtain a same-person certificate and have it certified through Thai Immigration; or (3) use the passport spelling in the translation with a transliteration note. Which route is accepted varies by destination, so confirm before starting. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

Does the Department of Employment accept a scan or copy of a work-based visa extension, or only the original?

Certification must always be based on the original a work-based visa extension or a copy certified by the issuing office. Scans are fine for an initial assessment and for drafting the translation. For the actual filing, some the Department of Employment channels let you upload first and inspect originals at the appointment. The safe approach is to keep the original ready and to retain one spare certified set. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

I need a work-based visa extension urgently this week for the Department of Employment — is that possible?

Sometimes, depending on whether the original a work-based visa extension is already in hand and whether Thai Immigration is running an expedited channel that week. What speeds things up most: send photos of every page for a pre-check, tell us your exact the Department of Employment appointment date, and prepare the power of attorney in advance. If your deadline is not achievable we say so plainly rather than risk your appointment. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

I need several certified sets of a work-based visa extension for the Department of Employment — how should I plan it?

Tell us the number of sets at the start, because adding sets later means running the whole chain again. We generally suggest one spare beyond what you need, since the Department of Employment usually keeps the filed set. If the documents will be used in more than one country, prepare separate sets per destination — the certification format at Thai Immigration and the translation requirements can differ. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

What drives the cost of handling a work-based visa extension for the Department of Employment?

The main drivers are the page count and text density of a work-based visa extension, the language pair, how many authentication layers the Department of Employment requires, the number of sets, urgency, and the official fees set by Thai Immigration. We do not publish prices on the site because cases genuinely differ and a generic figure would lead to wrong planning. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

How do I receive the certified a work-based visa extension — can it be shipped upcountry or abroad?

You can collect at the office, meet at an agreed pick-up point, or have the file shipped with tracking, domestically or internationally. For overseas shipping use a tracked service and give a recipient name matching your ID, as some countries scrutinise inbound official documents. We always photograph the finished a work-based visa extension set for your approval before dispatch, so you can verify it before it reaches the Department of Employment. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

What is the step-by-step process for a work-based visa extension (Thai immigration filings) to be used with the district office?

There are four stages: (1) verify that the original a work-based visa extension was issued by the competent authority and that names, document number and dates are legible; (2) prepare the translation or certification in the format the district office accepts; (3) submit for certification by Thai Immigration; (4) deliver and re-check everything before the actual filing. The most common delay is a name spelling that differs from the passport, so send a passport copy with the first submission. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

Which supporting documents are needed for a work-based visa extension when filing with the district office?

The baseline set is: the original a work-based visa extension (or a copy certified by the issuing office), a copy of the holder's passport or ID card, and a power of attorney if someone else acts on your behalf. If the district office prescribes its own form, the entries must match the source document character for character. Submit every page, including pages that only carry a seal, because Thai Immigration certifies exactly the bundle presented. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

How long does a work-based visa extension take before it can be filed with the district office?

Three variables drive the timeline: the readiness of the original a work-based visa extension, the certification queue at Thai Immigration, and the intake schedule of the district office. When the original is complete and no re-issue is required, drafting and certification usually run in working days, while government queues shift with filing season. We give you a realistic estimate once we have seen your documents, and we advise against booking flights or appointments before the papers are in hand. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

How long does a certified a work-based visa extension stay valid for the district office?

The certification itself does not expire, but the district office usually requires civil-status documents to have been issued within a set window before filing (commonly 3 or 6 months). What counts is the issue date of the original a work-based visa extension, not the certification date. If your filing date is still open, obtain the original as close to filing as possible and certify afterwards to avoid repeating the work. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

Into which language must a work-based visa extension be translated, and who certifies the translation for the district office?

As a rule the district office accepts a translation into the official language of the receiving country, or English where the rules allow it. Who may certify differs by destination: a translator accredited in that country, a NAATI-certified translator for Australia, or a translation certified through Thai Immigration for Thai-issued papers. The translation of a work-based visa extension must reproduce document numbers, seals and signatures, and mark illegible text as such rather than guessing. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

How many layers of authentication does a work-based visa extension need before the district office accepts it?

The standard chain for Thai documents is: issuing office → certified translation → Thai Immigration → the embassy or consulate of the destination country, where still required. For a work-based visa extension used with the district office, the number of layers depends on whether the destination is an Apostille state and what form it accepts. Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026 and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027 (source: HCCH). During the transition, confirm with the receiving authority whether it already accepts an Apostille or still requires embassy legalisation. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.

ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว

NAATI certified translationNotarial Services Attorney certificationMFA legalisationEmbassy legalisationApostille for Thai documentsCertified translationOutbound visa applicationThai visa for foreignersThai work permitCross-border power of attorneyMarriage registration with a foreignerPolice clearance certificateThai permanent residence and citizenshipThai special visa programmes (LTR/DTV/SMART)Family and marriage documentsEducation documentsCorporate documentsCorporate advisory and licensingMedical documentsVehicle and driving documentsCourt and Ministry of Justice documentsContracts and legal instrumentsIntellectual propertyTax and double tax treatiesInterpreter servicesPickup, delivery and filing on your behalf

แหล่งอ้างอิงทางการ · Authoritative Sources

  1. สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (Thai Immigration Bureau)
  2. กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — งานนิติกรณ์เอกสาร
  3. HCCH — Apostille Convention status table
  4. สภาทนายความในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์ — ทนายความผู้ทำคำรับรองลายมือชื่อและเอกสาร
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Thai immigration paperwork — questions foreigners actually ask

Answers on documents supporting Thai immigration matters — extension of stay (TM.7), address notification (TM.30), 90-day reporting (TM.47) — and how supporting papers should be translated and certified, based on the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 and Immigration Bureau notifications. (24+ search topics covered)

How does TM.30 address notification differ from 90-day reporting?

Address notification is the duty of the house owner, possessor or manager of the premises where a foreigner stays, and must be filed with Immigration within the prescribed period after the stay begins. The 90-day report is the foreigner's own duty to notify their current address at set intervals during a continuous stay. They are separate obligations owed by different parties, and performing one does not discharge the other. Keep every receipt, as they are frequently requested when extending permission to stay or applying for other permits.

How early should an extension of stay be prepared?

Start collecting documents 30–45 days before the permitted stay expires. Several items carry validity limits and some must be requested from other agencies, so filing on the final day leaves no room to respond if the officer asks for more evidence.

Can you file on my behalf?

Some steps, such as TM.30 and 90-day reporting, allow an authorised representative or postal/online filing. Extension applications and interviews usually require the applicant in person. We confirm the rule at your assigned office before booking.

How should foreign documents supporting an extension of stay be prepared?

Foreign marriage certificates, children's birth certificates and financial confirmations are normally authenticated under the issuing country's system and by the Royal Thai Embassy there, or by apostille once the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027 where accepted. A Thai translation is then legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs before the document is attached. Check the validity period applied by the office, since some categories must have been issued within a limited window before filing.

Must the financial evidence be seasoned?

Extension categories based on a deposit require the funds to sit in the applicant's own account at a bank in Thailand for the amount and period set by regulation, both at filing and afterwards. Funds transferred in days before filing are normally not accepted.

Is the work permit issued by immigration?

No. Work permits are administered by the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour, under the Royal Decree on Managing the Work of Foreigners B.E. 2560 and its amendments. Permission to stay is a separate immigration matter; the two must align but are filed with different agencies.

What happens to visas and stamps when a passport is renewed?

Bring both the expired and the new passport to Immigration so the permission-to-stay stamps can be transferred to the new book under current practice, together with copies of both data pages and any documents the office requires. Until the transfer is completed, carry both passports when entering or leaving the country, since officers need to see the earlier stamps. Also update the passport details in your reporting and address-notification records so all systems match.

What is a TM.30 and who is responsible for filing it?

TM.30 is the notification of a foreigner's place of stay, filed under the Immigration Act by the house owner, possessor or manager of the property — in practice the landlord, condominium juristic person or hotel. Immigration offices frequently ask for the TM.30 receipt when processing extensions or 90-day reports, so tenants should obtain a copy at move-in rather than at the counter.
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Service Playbook

Thai immigration compliance — TM.30, 90-day reports and re-entry

TM.30 address notification is the housemaster's duty; the 90-day report (TM.47) is the resident's. Neither is a visa extension.

Documents to prepare

  • • Passport with the current entry stamp and departure card
  • • Proof of address such as a lease or a housemaster letter
  • • The housemaster's house registration and ID for TM.30
  • • Your previous receipt for the next 90-day report
  • • Re-entry permit application if you plan to travel
  • • Power of attorney if someone files for you

Step-by-step process

  1. 1. File TM.30 on arrival at the address — The housemaster or landlord files within the statutory window.
  2. 2. Report at 90 days — In person, by post or online within the permitted window.
  3. 3. Obtain a re-entry permit before leaving — Single or multiple, depending on your travel plans.
  4. 4. Keep every receipt — Receipts support your next extension filing.

Pitfalls and rejection causes

  • • Leaving without a re-entry permit ends your permission to stay.
  • • A missing TM.30 can stall an extension.
  • • The 90-day report has a fixed window — diarise it.
  • • Overstay carries fines and future travel consequences.

Tips from our team

  • • Set a reminder seven days before each deadline.
  • • Photograph the entry stamp and every receipt.
  • • File a new TM.30 whenever you move.

Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Practical Q&A

Practical questions · Near me / DIY / Required documents

Where do I lodge a visa application — must I go to the embassy?

Many countries outsource intake to visa application centres (VFS Global, TLScontact, BLS) with offices in Bangkok and some provinces; others accept lodgement at the embassy or fully online. Channels change by embassy announcement, so confirm the current route before booking. We can pre-check your document set and arrange appointments from any of our three offices.

Can I apply myself, or do I need an agency?

You can always apply yourself; no country requires an agent, and no agent can guarantee approval because the decision is at the consular officer's discretion. The value of assistance is assembling the file exactly to the official checklist, correct translation and certification format, and a focused cover letter.

What are the baseline documents?

Typically a passport with the validity and blank pages the destination requires, the completed application form, photos to the destination's specification, financial evidence for the stated period, proof of employment or study, travel and accommodation plans, and health insurance where required. Always follow that embassy's official checklist, as requirements differ by country.
Practical advice & cautions

Visa and immigration matters: advice and cautions

Before you start

  • Order documents to the authority's checklist

    Assembling the bundle in the required order with an index speeds up assessment and reduces requests for more documents.

  • Read the official conditions first

    Visa conditions change. Check the deciding authority's latest announcement, then use our service to prepare documents and translations that match those conditions.

  • Plan around expiry dates

    Extensions, reporting and re-entry permits should be handled well ahead of the deadline; queues and public holidays can make last-minute filing impossible.

  • Keep every receipt and acknowledgement

    Photograph all filing receipts and stamps; they are key evidence in any later verification.

Common reasons documents get rejected

  • Translations the destination does not accept

    Accepted translator categories differ by country; confirm the required type before ordering.

  • Form data contradicting the attachments

    Dates, addresses or travel history that conflict with supporting documents are a frequent refusal ground and may be read as misrepresentation.

  • Believing guaranteed-approval claims

    No provider can guarantee an outcome; only the immigration authority or embassy decides. Our role is to make the file accurate and complete so avoidable rejections are reduced.

  • Refiling immediately without fixing the cause

    Analyse the refusal grounds and address them; resubmitting the same file usually produces the same result.

Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

What people search for

Frequently searched topics about visas and immigration

Refusal and reapplication
Read the stated reason first and address the actual cause rather than resubmitting the same file.
Notification of residence for foreign nationals
House owners or occupiers must notify the stay of foreign nationals under Thai immigration law.
Extensions and periodic reporting
Long-stay holders must report at the intervals set by the Immigration Bureau.
Documents required for a visa application
Checklists are set by the embassy or receiving authority; always follow their current published notice.

These topics reflect the rules and practice of the relevant authorities and can change. Confirm with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Related services

What clients usually handle next

One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.

External authority references

Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.