International Affairs, Payap University Chiang Mai, Thailand 50000 Phone: +66 (0)53-241-255 ext.7227 Email : ia@payap.ac.th

First week in Thailand

Your first week in Thailand there are some requirements by Thai law

Visa division

Contact visa division

Before you come

Before coming to Thailand

Keeping your student status

How to keep your student status

When you come to Thailand

Your first week in Thailand there are some requirements by Thai law

You will need

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You will need

  • the TM 6 “departure card”
  • your landlord submitted form TM 30
  • Receipt of notification of residence
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What happens next?

  • At first, you will be given a short-term (3 month) visa.
  • You will need to extend this visa before the 3 months ends
  • ask for help if you require any assistance
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TM 6 departure card

  • Keep the TM 6 “departure card” stapled into your passport
  • You will need photocopies of this for other forms in the future
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TM 30 landlord form

  • Have your landlord submit form TM 30, which informs the government of a foreigner in residence.
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notification of residence

  • Also keep this form stapled in the back of your passport.

Chiang Mai Immigration (Main) Office

Chiang Mai Immigration website

The main Immigration Office in Chiang Mai is close to Chiang Mai airport (see map below).

Please respect the  staff at the immigration office by dressing smartly and being polite, thank you.

Help with your student visa

Students need to submit required documents 4-5 weeks before the visa expires

TM 30

What is a TM30?

  • Proof of where you live

Do I need a TM30?

  • Yes

How do I get a TM30?

Living at Payap University

  • Contact the dormitory manager
  • They will complete everything online
  • You get the receipt at the Thai Immigration Office

or, not living at Payap University

  • Contact the owner of your residence
TM 30 advice
  • Staple the TM 30 receipt in your passport
  • Student require the original TM30 receipt for
    • Visa extension
    • New visa
    • 90-day reporting
  • Leaving the country?
    • You have 24 hours to update your TM30 at the Thai immigration Office
90 day reporting

What is 90 day reporting?  You must report to Thai Immigration to show where you live

Do I get told the date of my next 90-day report? Yes

Do I have to wait until day 90? No

  • Online you report between 1 and 2 weeks before
  • Go to the Thai Immigration Office before the 90th day

What if I do not report on time? Fines or imprisoned

forms
  • Visa service form          student requesting visa extensions
  • TM.7                                visa extension
  • TM 8                                re-entry
  • TM.47                             90-day notification
  • TM.30 (landlord)           receipt of notification
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Forms

  • Visa service form          student requesting visa extensions
  • TM.7                                visa extension
  • TM 8                                re-entry
  • TM.47                             90-day notification
  • TM.30 (landlord)           receipt of notification
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Important documents

  • passport (you will need photocopies)
  • departure card
  • photos (e.g. 4 x 6 cm)
  • proof of student status
    • registration
    • receipts (e.g. fees)
  • proof of residence

Need help with your application?

Speak to:  Visa Services

Office: PC116 International Affairs, Payap University

Phone: (+66) 53 241 255 (extension) xxxx

Email: xxxx@payap.ac.th

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