What happened to TM28 reporting in Thailand?
This article originally reported a change to Thailand’s TM28 address-reporting rules. At the time, many foreign residents were concerned that a short trip away from home might require additional reporting when they travelled or returned. Subsequent changes eased the routine reporting burden for many people.
That historical change should not be read as a promise that a foreign national never needs to tell Immigration about a genuine change of residential address. The correct step depends on your circumstances and the office handling your immigration record.
What is a TM28?
TM28 is the form associated with a foreign national notifying Immigration of a change of address. It is different from a TM30, which concerns a property owner or accommodation provider notifying Immigration that a foreign guest is staying at the property.
Immigration offices still list a TM28 change-of-address form among their available documents. If you are moving home, especially to an address served by a different immigration office, check what that office requires before your next report or extension application.
TM28, TM30 and 90-day reporting: what is the difference?
- TM28: a foreign national’s change-of-address notification where required.
- TM30: an accommodation notification made by the housemaster, property owner, possessor or hotel manager.
- TM47: the foreign national’s address notification after 90 consecutive days in Thailand.
These forms address different situations. Read our guides to TM30 reporting, the online TM30 system and TM47 90-day reporting.
Moving address? Ask your new landlord or accommodation provider about the TM30 for the new property. Also check with the immigration office responsible for your new address whether it requires any notification from you and what evidence to bring.
What if you are only travelling within Thailand?
A short trip and a permanent change of home address are different situations. Avoid assuming that every overnight trip requires you personally to file TM28. Equally, do not assume that an old address record will cover a move to a new home. Keep your accommodation details current and check local instructions if you are uncertain.
Check before your next immigration appointment
If you are preparing a visa extension, 90-day report or another application, confirm that Immigration has your current address and that you can produce any TM30 or address evidence your local office asks for. Requirements and office practice can change.
Moved address in Thailand?
Tell our Pattaya team where you have moved and what immigration appointment you have coming up.
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