Whether you are a visitor or have lived in Thailand for a long time, whether you are just entering the country or applying for an extension, you have certainly been confronted with filling out one of the many Thai immigration forms.

Here you will find some of the most common Thai immigration forms and everything you need to know about these forms.

TM6 (Arrival/Departure Card)

  • Every foreigner entering Thailand must fill out the entry card, also known as TM6.
  • This form is divided into two parts: arrival and departure sections.
  • Upon your arrival at the airport, you will find this form in English and other languages.
  • If you are only visiting for a short time or are a tourist, you must fill out both the arrival and departure sections of the form.
  • Be sure to enter the visa number if you have a Thai visa in your passport, or the re-entry permit number if you have a valid re-entry permit. If you are entering with a visa exemption stamp, you can leave this field blank.
  • Please provide your hotel address or your address in Thailand, as well as your telephone number. Complete the form in advance or request it from your airline.
  • The TM6 card (exit section) is one of the most important requirements for extending your stay or changing your visa status in Thailand. Therefore, it is important to keep it in your passport or in a safe place.
  • If you lose your TM6, you can contact the local immigration office and request a replacement.
  • The TM6 number is required if you want to extend or change your visa within Thailand.

    • TM88 (Application for visa on arrival)

  • Foreigners who wish to obtain a visa for a stay of 15 days upon arrival in Thailand must fill out form TM88.
  • Foreigners who can obtain a visa on arrival are listed here: https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/visa-on-arrival.php
  • It is important to provide your address in Thailand when filling out this form.
  • This form can be downloaded online or picked up at the visa-on-arrival kiosks at the airport.
  • A Chinese version of this form is available for Chinese nationals.
  • Visa applications on arrival are free of charge until April 30, 2020. Further information can be found in this article: https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel/visa-on-arrival-fee-temporarily-waived.php

    • TM86 (Application for Visa Amendment)

  • Foreigners currently residing in Thailand on a tourist visa (TR) issued by a Thai embassy can change their visa status to a non-immigrant visa at the local immigration office, for example, due to having a Thai wife or being retired.
  • The applicant should use form TM86 to change the visa.
  • The applicant who wishes to request a change of visa status must have a remaining validity of at least 15 days in their current residence permit.
  • The registration fee is 2,000 THB.

    • TM87 (Visa application)

  • Foreigners currently staying in Thailand with a visa exemption stamp (30 days) can indeed apply for a visa within Thailand.
  • It applies to non-immigrants in categories B, O, ED and F.
  • Applying for a visa is common for those who have been able to find employment during their 30-day stay.
  • If the applicant is over 50 years old or married to a Thai national, he can also apply for a non-immigrant visa of category O.
  • It should be noted that the applicant wishing to apply for the visa must still have a residence permit that is valid for at least 15 days.

    • TM7 (Application for extension of temporary residence in the Kingdom)

  • This is probably one of the most frequently used forms at the immigration office.
  • This form is used for every extension of the residence permit in Thailand, whether for a short-term or long-term extension.
  • This form is used if you are exempt from the visa requirement (30 days) and have a tourist visa (60 days) for a further 30 days.
  • This form is used when you extend a Category B nonimmigrant visa for a one-year extension of stay due to employment, or when you extend a Category O nonimmigrant visa for a one-year spouse visa or pensioner visa.
  • When filling out this form, please note that depending on the purpose or reason for the extension, you can request an extension of 7, 30, 60, 90 or 365 days.
  • Regardless of the extension duration, the fee remains at 1,900 THB.

    • TM8 (Application form for re-entry permit to the Kingdom)

  • Foreigners who hold a single-entry visa must apply for a re-entry permit if they wish to re-enter Thailand with the same visa or residence permit.
  • A re-entry permit is also important for those whose stay has been extended by one year, for example under a work visa, a spouse visa or a pensioner visa.
  • If no re-entry permit is granted, the current residence permit or extension of residence expires.
  • The re-entry permit or TM8 form can be applied for during normal business hours at the local immigration office or before your flight at Bangkok International Airport.
  • The TM8 fee is 1,000 THB for a single re-entry and 3,800 THB for a multiple re-entry permit.

    • TM47 (Form for foreigners to report a stay of more than 90 days)

  • Foreigners whose residence permit has been extended, for example by a work visa, a spouse visa or a pensioner visa, are required to inform the immigration authorities of their current residential address every 90 days.
  • This can be done either by mail or by a personal visit to the immigration office.
  • You can also delegate this to an authorized representative by means of a power of attorney.
  • If a foreigner leaves Thailand before the 90-day reporting period expires, they do not need to report to the immigration authorities. The 90-day reporting period then restarts upon their re-entry into Thailand.
  • This 90-day reporting requirement is free of charge, however, failure to comply or late reporting may result in a penalty of 2,000 THB.

    • TM30 (Notification form for the property manager or owner of the accommodation where foreigners have stayed)

  • The submission of this form has recently become mandatory by the immigration authorities.
  • In the past, the submission of the TM30 form was done by hotels.
  • Currently, landlords and homeowners must report any foreigner they are accommodating in their property or to whom they have granted permission to stay within 24 hours of their arrival.
  • Detailed information about this requirement can be found here: https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel/the-tm-30-notification-in-thailand.php
  • The TM30 can be submitted via a mobile app, online or in person.

    • TM28 (Forms for foreigners to report their change of address in a province)

  • This form should be completed if a foreigner currently residing in Thailand on a nonimmigrant visa or extended stay permit wishes to move from one province to another.
  • This form should be submitted within 24 hours along with form TM30.
  • It is important to submit forms TM28 and TM30 to your new immigration authority, as you will need the confirmation form for the 90-day reporting and visa extension in the future.
  • There is no fee for submitting the notification, however, failure to comply may result in a penalty when renewing the visa.