Updated: 26 June 2026

Visit the PCEC’s Thai Visa & Immigration website pages for information on entry and extension of stay in Thailand as well as address reporting requirements.

This page contains the latest information we have on Thai Immigration matters that may be temporary or otherwise not included in our Thai Immigration webpages.

The information presented here relates to requirements or practices of at the Chonburi (Pattaya) Immigration Office. Please keep us informed about any changes experienced at that office - email info@pcec.club.

THAILAND IMMIGRATION INTRODUCES NEW APP 

The Thailand Immigration Management System (THIM) is now available in the Apple (iPhone) and Google Play stores (Android).  

The app is designed to modernize immigration services for Thailand. With THIM, travelers complete their full profile only once. On future visits, they need to update just a few details, such as the flight number and return date.

The app is available now for pilot downloads and uses an electronic know your customer (KYC) process to verify user information against passport details. Currently, it offers only the completion of the TDAC card needed for entry into Thailand.  For more information on its planned use Click here for the Bangkok Post article.

THE THAI IMMIGRATION FORMS STM-2 AND STM-9 REQUIRED WHEN EXTENDING YOUR PERMISSION TO STAY HAVE CHANGED

We have obtained copies of these two updated forms from Chonburi (Pattaya) Immigration Office:

STM- 2 - Acknowledgment of responsibility to report changes in status

STM- 9 - Acknowledgement of penalties for overstay

Click here for links to download a blank copy of these forms.

USING THE MONTHLY INCOME METHODS FOR RETIREMENT EXTENSIONS OF STAY - UPDATE

We received a report from an Expat about his renewal of extension on June 23, 2026 using the monthly income method.  He had used two banks for the required 12 monthly deposits preceding his application (2 in Bangkok Bank for July and August 2025 and Kasikorn bank for his September 2025 to June 2026 deposits).

Immigration did not require, as they have previously done for several years, a separate bank letter listing foreign deposits into the account(s) for the preceding 12 months. They accepted the bank verification of account letter and bank certified statements for the preceding 12 months. 

The requirement for this letter listing deposits has been removed from the PCEC's documents checklist - click here for the checklists. 

THAILAND IMMIGRATION ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING OVERSTAY DUE TO FLIGHT CANCELLATION (MIDEAST CONFLICT)

THAILAND IMMIGRATION ANNOUNCES NEW RULES IMPACTING ON THOSE USING MULTIPLE VISA EXEMPT ENTRIES 

The Royal Thai Immigration Bureau has announced stringent nationwide protocols to target foreigners who exploit visa-exemption schemes for illegal purposes, including unauthorized business ventures and/or working illegally and cyber fraud operations.  Full operational guidelines and rollout timelines are slated for release on Monday, November 17, 2025.

The new operation outlines four key enforcement measures:

Stricter visa-free screening: Immigration officers will closely examine visitors who repeatedly use visa-exemption entries without returning to their home country. 

Border hot spot surveillance: Foreigners previously deported or blacklisted, especially from border areas like Mae Sot in Tak province, will be blocked from re-entering, particularly if linked to scam networks operating out of Myanmar.

Tighter visa extension checks: Provincial immigration offices must reassess and, where appropriate, revoke visa extensions granted to those with a history of suspicious visa runs. Offenders risk prosecution and deportation.

Overstay crackdowns: Immigration offices across the country have been ordered to intensify operations targeting foreigners overstaying their visas. Results will be made public.

Click here for The Pattaya News article.  Click here for the Thaiger news article. Click here for Pattaya News article noting that the Anti-Fake News Center Thailand has issued a warning that there information claiming that forein nationals can only enter Thailand Visa Exempt twice a year is false. 

COPY OF CHANOTE AND HOME VISIT NOW REQUIRED AT CHONBURI (PATTAYA) IMMIGRATION FOR CONDO OWNERS

We have received two recent reports from Expat condominium owners renewing their retirement extensions at Jomtien Immigration Office that they were asked for a copy of their Chanote. 

Further, in both cases they were informed they would receive a home visit from an Immigration Officer and that in both cases they were visited, but the Officer met them outside the building and took their photo. 

Another member who renewed their retirement extension on 2 July and leases a house reports that no mention was made or conducted in his case. Thus, it appears the home visit is currently applicable only to condo owners.  

CHONBURI (PATTAYA) IMMIGRATION OFFICE PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESS REPORTING (TM.30 AND TM.47) - INCLUDING REQUIREMENT FOR PROOF OF HAVING A TM.30 ADDRESS REPORT ON FILE FOR IMMIGRATION SERVICES & IN PERSON 90 DAY ADDRESS REPORTING NOW REQUIRES COMPLETED TM.47 & OTHER DOCUMENTS

TM.30 Address Reporting Requirements

Chonburi (Pattaya) Immigration at their Jomtien Beach Road Soi 5 and Sri Racha offices want to see evidence that a TM.30 is on file before providing services.

The Immigration Rule does not require a TM.30 to be filed if returning using a Re-Entry permit to your previously reported address, although Pattaya Immigration's policy for a few months was requiring a new TM.30 in all cases.  However, we have now received sufficient reports that they no longer require a new TM.30 if you entered Thailand using a Re-Entry permit and are returning to your previous residence.

[UPDATES]

We received a report on December 15, 2024 from an Expat who went to Immigration to get a Residence Certificate (Driving License). Although he had evidence that his online TM30 was filed, he was required to go to Desk 10 Where he was told that his online registration was in the system and was acceptable for other things but that it could not be used for a Residence Certificate. She said that it has to be a physical, hand written one issued at immigration.

We received a report on October 4, 2024 from an Expat returning with a Re-Entry Permit. He reports that he went to Chonburi Immigration to inquire if he needed to file a new TM30 and was advised to do so. In December 2024, we received information that Desk 8, Retirement, does not require the TM30 to be filed upon return in order to obtain an extension. But that other desks were requiring an updated TM30 when obtaining services. We received confirmation  from member that he did not file a new TM30 upon return to his previous address and he had no problem with his subsequent renewal of his retirement extension of stay.  

[We will appreciate more reports regarding this possible change, especially of anyone having a problem when seeking Immigration service that returned to the same address using a Re-Entry Permit and did not file a new TM30]

90 Day Address in person reporting procedures have changed

Chonburi Immigration Office now requires a completed TM.47  - 90 address report form - and other documents. 

Note, you will most likely also need evidence of your address, e.g., utility bill, lease, etc.

UPDATE - Report received on 4 May 2024:

Docs required for 90-day report in person...

1. Completed TM 47 (Application Form)

2. Photo-copy of Passport 'Face' page

3. Copy of current Visa (or Extension)

4. Copy of Last airport entry-stamp to Thailand

5. Copy of TM30 (Address report)

6. Passport

REPORTS REGARDING APPLICATION FOR NON IMMIGRANT O VISA FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSE AT THE CHONBURI (PATTAYA) IMMIGRATION OFFICE

We received several reports from applicants for the Non-Immigrant O Visa for purpose of retirement. 

Although the Immigration rule for such application has no "seasoning" requirement, it appears that the policy at Jomtien Immigration Office is to require the 2 month seasoning of the 800,000 baht in a Thai bank before they will accept an application for the Non-Immigrant O Visa (retirement purpose).