Register house master on section38 portal; Submit TM.30 within 24h; Keep receipt for visa extension and 90-day report

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.

Who

Property owners, landlords, hotels, condos hosting foreign nationals

Gov Fee

Free; late filing fine THB 800–2,000

Timeline

Within 24 hours of foreigner's arrival at residence

Authority

Immigration Bureau (local office or online)

Legal Basis

Immigration Act B.E. 2522 §38

Eligibility

Lawful possessor of premises hosting foreign national

Required Documents

House master's ID
Tabien Baan
Foreigner's passport + visa
Lease (if applicable)

Procedure

Register house master on section38 portal
Submit TM.30 within 24h
Keep receipt for visa extension and 90-day report

Fee Structure

We register house master, file TM.30 online, and translate receipt for use abroad.

Cross-Border Notes

TM.30 receipt is often required at consulates abroad when foreigner re-applies for a Thai visa.

Related Services

ILC handles the full IO chain — dossier preparation, MoJ-certified translation, filing on your behalf, IO liaison, and MFA legalization / Apostille for overseas use.

Post-Service Policy

If a document is rejected due to a defect in our translation or certification, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded). This is service responsibility, not a guarantee of any IO officer's discretionary decision.

In-Depth Guide: TM.30 House Master Notification of Foreign Resident (TM.30)

TM.30 House Master Notification of Foreign Resident is delivered under ILC's Thai Immigration Bureau — Practical Operations practice, combining MoJ-certified translation, MFA legalization, embassy liaison, and Thai government filing under one project manager. Every case is handled by a NAATI-accredited translator, a Thai Notarial Services Attorney, and a dedicated case coordinator.

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.

Why choose ILC for TM.30 House Master Notification of Foreign Resident

With more than 15 years of practice, ILC covers every embassy in Bangkok and both MFA offices (Chaengwattana and Chiang Mai). We operate a two-tier QA review and refund the service fee if a document is rejected due to a defect in our translation or certification — government fees and officer discretion excluded.

How TM.30 House Master Notification of Foreign Resident is Processed

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) Case assessment
Confirm visa category, permit-to-stay expiry, TM-30 status, and any overstay exposure.
2) Document preparation
Application forms, financial statements, contract of employment or marriage certificate assembled per office checklist.
3) Filing at Immigration
Submission at the correct provincial office; ILC accompanies the client for interview where required.
4) Under-consideration period
For extensions, permit granted immediately or under-consideration stamp for 30 days pending verification.
5) Permit issuance
Full 1-year extension stamp or Certificate of Residence issued.
6) Ongoing compliance
90-day reports, TM-30, and re-entry permits managed on a rolling calendar.

Documents & Requirements for TM.30 House Master Notification of Foreign Resident

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

Real-World Use Cases: TM.30 House Master Notification of Foreign Resident

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.

Alternative Paths for TM.30 House Master Notification of Foreign Resident

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

Option	Pros	Cons
Retirement	No work permit required, 1-year renewable	Cannot work; strict financial rules
Marriage	Right to work with additional permit	Requires interview with Thai spouse each year
Business	Full work rights and family visas	Requires employer sponsorship and continuous employment

FAQs about TM.30 House Master Notification of Foreign Resident

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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: TM.30 House Master Notification of Foreign Resident

“The TM.30 House Master Notification of Foreign Resident 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 tier	Fee range
เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single doc	1,500 – 2,500 THB
แปล + Notary / Translation + Notary	2,500 – 4,500 THB
MFA legalization	3,500 – 5,500 THB
Embassy chain / สถานทูต	5,500 – 8,000 THB

Timeline (Day 1 → Day N)

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

Case snapshot (anonymized)

A corporate client (name withheld) needed TM.30 House Master Notification of Foreign Resident 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: 2026-08-15 · Cross-referenced against MFA Consular practice + Lawyers Council of Thailand

Free quote — LINE @NAATI · Tel 080-5578887

A working guide to Immigration Bureau in Thailand

Immigration Bureau sits at the intersection of certified translation, notarial attestation, and consular filing, three disciplines our Bangkok office has run in parallel every business day for over two decades. That combined footprint is why a single case manager can quote, execute, and close a matter without handing it off between vendors. 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

Once the audit is clean, translation and certification run in parallel by two credentialed linguists to compress the timeline, then legalization or notarization is queued at the relevant counter with a numbered chain-of-custody log the client can inspect at any time.

Who this service is for

Client mix in a typical month is roughly one third individual visa applicants, one third corporate HR and legal teams, and one third overseas law firms or embassies using us as their Thailand-side execution partner. Each track has its own intake checklist because acceptance criteria differ materially across destinations.

Coverage, fees, and turnaround

Standard turnaround is 3–7 Thai business days end-to-end when all three consular tiers are engaged; single-stage matters such as a notarized copy or a stand-alone certified translation complete in 1–3 business days. Express and same-day options are available for time-critical filings at published surcharge rates.

Quality assurance and confidentiality

Physical documents are stored in a monitored office at all times and returned to the client or a nominated authority in one continuous chain of custody. Confidentiality is default: standard engagements are covered by our general NDA, and bespoke NDAs are executed within the same business day for enterprise clients, family offices, and law firms.

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 tier	Fee range
เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single doc	1,500 – 2,500 THB
แปล + Notary / Translation + Notary	2,500 – 4,500 THB
MFA legalization	3,500 – 5,500 THB
Embassy chain / สถานทูต	5,500 – 8,000 THB

Timeline (Day 1 → Day N)

Day 1Intake, document audit, written quote & timeline
Day 2-3Certified translation + two-tier QA by NAATI/MoJ translators
Day 3-4MFA Chaengwattana legalization queued & retrieved
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: 2026-08-15 · Cross-referenced against MFA Consular practice + Lawyers Council of Thailand

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What is TM.30 House Master Notification of Foreign Resident?

TM.30 House Master Notification of Foreign Resident — Mandatory landlord/house-master notification within 24 hours of foreigner's stay — filing, late-filing remedy, and certified translation.

Who is this for?

Property owners, landlords, hotels, condos hosting foreign nationals

Fees and timeline?

Free; late filing fine THB 800–2,000; Within 24 hours of foreigner's arrival at residence

Legal basis?

Immigration Act B.E. 2522 §38

Issuing authority?

Immigration Bureau (local office or online)

Required documents?

House master's ID; Tabien Baan; Foreigner's passport + visa; Lease (if applicable)

Procedure steps?

How are fees structured?

We register house master, file TM.30 online, and translate receipt for use abroad.

Cross-border notes?

TM.30 receipt is often required at consulates abroad when foreigner re-applies for a Thai visa.

Rejection policy?

If rejection is due to a defect on our side, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded). IO officer discretion is not guaranteed.