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Immigration Bureau (IO) — Forms & Services

Complete Immigration Bureau Services — TM.6 / TM.30 / TM.47 / TM.7 / TM.8 / TM.86 / TM.87 / PR / Red Book

Document preparation, MoJ-certified translation, filing, and IO liaison covering every major form — from arrival cards and TM.30 to 90-day reporting, visa extensions, re-entry, change of type, PR, and the Alien Registration Red Book.

15+ form typesImmigration Act B.E. 2522HCCH Apostille — 14 Jan 2026

Arrival/Departure (TM.6 / TDAC)

TM.6 Arrival/Departure Card

TM.6

Required arrival/departure record for foreigners entering Thailand — preparation, translation and lost-card replacement support.

Free at port of entry; lost card replacement ~THB 20

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

TDAC

Digital replacement for TM.6 — pre-arrival registration, QR code, and translation of confirmation for foreign employers/embassies.

Free

Address Reporting (TM.30 / TM.47)

TM.30 House Master Notification of Foreign Resident

TM.30

Mandatory landlord/house-master notification within 24 hours of foreigner's stay — filing, late-filing remedy, and certified translation.

Free; late filing fine THB 800–2,000

TM.47 90-Day Address Report

TM.47

Mandatory 90-day report for long-stay foreigners — in-person, online, by mail, or by authorized agent.

Free if on time; late fine THB 2,000 (max THB 5,000 if arrested)

Visa Extension & Conversion

TM.7 Visa Extension of Stay

TM.7

Visa-extension application — retirement, marriage, work, education, dependent — translated and submitted by accredited agent.

THB 1,900 per extension

TM.86 Change of Visa Type (Visa-Exempt / TR to Non-Imm)

TM.86

Convert tourist/visa-exempt entry into Non-Immigrant visa inside Thailand — eligibility check, documents, IO submission.

THB 2,000

TM.87 Change of Visa Type (Other categories)

TM.87

Convert other visa categories to Non-Imm in Thailand — Education, Diplomatic transfers, or special cases.

THB 2,000

STM-2 Special Tourist Visa Extension

STM-2

Extension of STV / DTV-class long-stay tourist permits — full document preparation + translation.

THB 1,900

Re-entry / Overstay / Blacklist

TM.8 Re-Entry Permit (Single / Multiple)

TM.8

Preserve current visa during travel abroad — single (THB 1,000) or multiple (THB 3,800) re-entry permit.

Single THB 1,000; Multiple THB 3,800

TM.22 Overstay Record & Fine Receipt

TM.22

Overstay processing — fine payment, departure clearance, and translation for future visa applications.

THB 500/day, capped at THB 20,000

Non-Quota Immigrant Visa (Returning Resident)

NQV

Returning-resident visa for PR holders traveling abroad without losing PR — endorsement TM.17.

THB 1,900

Blacklist Removal / Clearance Application

TM.95

Blacklist clearance — preparation of petition, supporting documents, and representation before the Immigration Commission.

Per IO ruling; legal representation extra

Residence Cert / PR / Red Book

Residence Certificate (Certificate of Residence)

RES-CERT

Address-verification certificate from Immigration — for driver license, bank account, vehicle registration, marriage registration.

Free from IO (per residence/per purpose); some IOs require appointment

TM.15 Application for Permanent Residence

TM.15

Permanent Residence (PR) application — annual quota, eligibility analysis, full dossier preparation, and translation.

Application THB 7,600; PR certificate THB 191,400 (single) or THB 95,700 (spouse/child of Thai)

Alien Registration Book / Red Book (Thor.Ror.14)

ALN-BOOK

Required companion to PR certificate — annual reporting, translation, and renewal coordination.

First book THB 800; renewal THB 800 (every 5 yrs)

Free consultation — IO forms / visa extension / 90-day / PR — LINE @NAATI · Tel 080-5578887

Thai Immigration Bureau — Practical Operations

The Immigration Bureau (Sor Tor Mor) is the operational arm of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 and controls every foreigner's presence in Thailand from arrival to permanent residency. ILC delivers the full ecosystem: 90-day reports, TM-30 residence notification, TM-6 arrival card, re-entry permits (single and multiple), extension of stay (retirement, marriage, work, education, dependents), Certificate of Residence, Certificate of No Criminal Record letter, visa transfer between passports, and complex overstay resolution including departure orders under Section 54. Each transaction has evolved rapidly since 2024's digital push: e-Extension, e-TM-6, and the Digital Arrival Card now coexist with legacy paper forms depending on the immigration office. Our team maintains real-time procedural notes on all 76 provincial offices to route filings efficiently.

End-to-End Process — immigration bureau

The workflow below reflects current 2025–2026 practice with the relevant Thai authority and factors in queue seasonality, translation dependencies, and cross-agency handoffs.

  1. 1) Case assessment

    Confirm visa category, permit-to-stay expiry, TM-30 status, and any overstay exposure.

  2. 2) Document preparation

    Application forms, financial statements, contract of employment or marriage certificate assembled per office checklist.

  3. 3) Filing at Immigration

    Submission at the correct provincial office; ILC accompanies the client for interview where required.

  4. 4) Under-consideration period

    For extensions, permit granted immediately or under-consideration stamp for 30 days pending verification.

  5. 5) Permit issuance

    Full 1-year extension stamp or Certificate of Residence issued.

  6. 6) Ongoing compliance

    90-day reports, TM-30, and re-entry permits managed on a rolling calendar.

Documents and Preconditions

The checklist below covers standard files. Complex or corporate matters can add supplementary certificates, board resolutions, or notarised affidavits; ILC brief these during the intake call.

  • Passport with valid visa
  • TM-30 registration for current address
  • Financial or employment evidence
  • Marriage / birth certificates for family-based extensions
  • Two photos 4×6 cm
  • Bank statement or seasoning letter

Who Uses This Service

Real-world scenarios where clients rely on this service every month, spanning individual, family, and corporate mandates.

Retirement extension

THB 800K seasoned deposit or THB 65K monthly income + Thai health insurance.

Marriage extension

THB 400K seasoned deposit + income + Thai spouse presence at interview.

Education extension

MoE-approved school enrolment and attendance records.

Business extension

Work permit + THB 50K salary + 4 Thai employees per foreign worker.

Options and Trade-offs

Three delivery paths are usually available. We select the option that balances cost, deadline pressure, and destination-authority preferences.

OptionProsTrade-offs
RetirementNo work permit required, 1-year renewableCannot work; strict financial rules
MarriageRight to work with additional permitRequires interview with Thai spouse each year
BusinessFull work rights and family visasRequires employer sponsorship and continuous employment

In-Depth FAQ

Do I need to file TM-30 every time I re-enter?

Yes if you change address; if returning to the same address, most offices accept the existing filing but confirm locally.

Can I file 90-day reports online?

Yes for many nationalities and offices, but the online system rejects filings 15 days before or after due date.

What happens if I overstay?

Fines up to THB 20,000 and blacklisting from 1–10 years depending on length of overstay.

Can I extend at any immigration office?

You must extend at the office covering your registered TM-30 address.

Local Expert Insight

Expert perspective: Thai Immigration Bureau — Practical Operations

“The Thai Immigration Bureau — Practical Operations files we see most often are ones the applicant filed themselves and got rejected for an outdated template or a passport-name mismatch — that's why we audit every document before touching translation.”
กองบรรณาธิการ ILC
Legal Documentation Editorial Team

Cost ladder

Service tierFee range
เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single doc1,500 – 2,500 THB
แปล + Notary / Translation + Notary2,500 – 4,500 THB
MFA legalization3,500 – 5,500 THB
Embassy chain / สถานทูต5,500 – 8,000 THB

Timeline (Day 1 → Day N)

  1. Day 1Intake, document audit, written quote & timeline
  2. Day 2-3Certified translation + two-tier QA by NAATI/MoJ translators
  3. Day 3-4MFA Chaengwattana legalization queued & retrieved
  4. Day 5-7Destination embassy filing & EMS/DHL return to client

Case snapshot (anonymized)

A corporate client (name withheld) needed Thai Immigration Bureau — Practical Operations on a tight embassy deadline. ILC closed the matter in four business days without a re-file, saving the client roughly two weeks versus a DIY route.

Last reviewed: · Cross-referenced against MFA Consular practice + Lawyers Council of Thailand

A working guide to immigration-bureau in Thailand

immigration-bureau has been the daily bread of our Bangkok office since 2004. Each matter is opened as a numbered case file that carries the same audit trail — intake note, translator sign-off, attorney jurat, and MFA/embassy stamps — from the first LINE message through to final courier hand-off. Every immigration-bureau matter is scoped by a senior specialist on LINE Official @NAATI or by email at ilc@thainotary.co.th before any file moves.

How the workflow runs end-to-end

Every deliverable ships with a scanned colour PDF archive alongside the physical original, so the client can lodge with foreign embassies, DHA ImmiAccount, or destination universities the same day the original is dispatched by DHL, FedEx, EMS, or Kerry.

Who this service is for

Individual applicants typically move from first LINE message to signed jurat in under 72 hours; corporate and cross-border matters are quoted on their own SLA depending on volume, destination, and required chain of legalization.

Coverage, fees, and turnaround

International return is handled by DHL Express, FedEx International Priority, or Thailand Post EMS depending on destination and client preference; each option carries a signed proof-of-delivery scan sent to the client's registered email once the pack is received abroad.

Quality assurance and confidentiality

For matters that go before Thai courts, translations are re-certified under the Ministry of Justice's court-listed translator register so the deliverable is admissible as a documentary exhibit under the Civil Procedure Code without a separate hearing on authenticity.

Start your immigration-bureau matter today

Reach ILC on LINE Official @NAATI, email ilc@thainotary.co.th, or phone 080-5578887. Office hours are Monday to Sunday, 08:30 to 20:00 Bangkok time. A specialist responds to first-contact messages within one business hour on weekdays and within four hours on weekends and public holidays with a written price, realistic timeline, and a required-documents checklist tailored to your destination country. There is no charge for the initial consultation, and no obligation to proceed after receiving the quote — ILCearns repeat business by delivering the first immigration-bureau matter cleanly and on time, not by locking clients into open-ended retainers.

Local Expert Insight

Expert perspective: immigration-bureau

“The immigration-bureau files we see most often are ones the applicant filed themselves and got rejected for an outdated template or a passport-name mismatch — that's why we audit every document before touching translation.”
กองบรรณาธิการ ILC
Legal Documentation Editorial Team

Cost ladder

Service tierFee range
เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single doc1,500 – 2,500 THB
แปล + Notary / Translation + Notary2,500 – 4,500 THB
MFA legalization3,500 – 5,500 THB
Embassy chain / สถานทูต5,500 – 8,000 THB

Timeline (Day 1 → Day N)

  1. Day 1Intake, document audit, written quote & timeline
  2. Day 2-3Certified translation + two-tier QA by NAATI/MoJ translators
  3. Day 3-4MFA Chaengwattana legalization queued & retrieved
  4. Day 5-7Destination embassy filing & EMS/DHL return to client

Case snapshot (anonymized)

A corporate client (name withheld) needed immigration-bureau on a tight embassy deadline. ILC closed the matter in four business days without a re-file, saving the client roughly two weeks versus a DIY route.

Last reviewed: · Cross-referenced against MFA Consular practice + Lawyers Council of Thailand

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