Written by the Thai Legal & Immigration legal team · Last reviewed · Editorial policy
Section 38 of the Immigration Act places the duty to notify a foreigner's residence on the house owner, landlord or hotel. In practice, foreign tenants bear the consequences when filing is missed — renewals and 90-day reports may be refused without a TM.30 receipt.
We register landlords for online filing, file on behalf of property owners and help tenants resolve missing notifications.
What we handle
- Landlord online account registration.
- Filing for single and multi-unit owners.
- Late-filing remediation for tenants.
How the process works
Step 1
Ownership check
Confirm who is legally responsible for the address.
Step 2
Filing
Online or at the local office.
Step 3
Receipt
Receipt delivered to tenant for future filings.
Not sure this route fits you?
Get a Free Preliminary Eligibility Review from our licensed team.
Why are applications refused, and how do we prepare?
| Common refusal reason | How we prepare |
|---|---|
| Host did not report the foreigner's address | We file TM.30 for owners and landlords. |
Counsel's note
Condominium juristic offices sometimes file on behalf of owners; confirm in writing who has done so before relying on it.
Frequently asked
I am the tenant — is it my problem?
Do I refile after every trip abroad?
Advice by nationality
Why clients choose us
Six licensed Thai attorneys
Including Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand.
77 provinces covered
Offices in Bangkok and Khon Kaen with field representatives nationwide.
Your passport stays with you
We work from copies and only handle originals for filings you approve.
Honest assessment first
A Free Preliminary Eligibility Review tells you your options before any engagement.
Sources & references
- Thai Immigration Bureau (official portal) — checked 2026-11-03
General information only, not legal advice. Immigration decisions rest with the Thai authorities. See our disclaimer.