TM47: A New Teacher’s Guide to Mastering 90-Day Reporting in Thailand
Sweat beads on your brow as you weave through a bustling Thai market, satay scents swirling around. You’ve been teaching English near Bangkok for almost 90 days, and it’s time for your first 90-day report. With your passport in hand, you’re off to the Immigration Office, heart thumping with excitement. This isn’t just paperwork—it’s your key to staying in Thailand legally, wrapped in this country’s warm embrace. Let’s walk through 90-day reporting step-by-step so you can nail it with confidence!
What Is 90-Day Reporting?
90-day reporting is how Thailand tracks foreigners staying here past 90 days.
If you’ve got a non-immigrant visa—say, a Non-B for teaching—you’ll use a form, the TM47, to tell Thai Immigration your address.
It’s not about tweaking your current visa or juggling Thailand visas; it’s a quick notification.
Skip it, and you’ll face a fine of 2,000 THB—or 5,000 THB if caught.
A teacher forgot once and paid at a checkpoint—don’t let that be you!
Who Needs to Report?
Any foreigners staying in Thailand over 90 days must report.
That’s you with a non-immigrant visa, not tourists who leave Thailand before their 90 days are up.
If a foreigner makes a plan to stay, no quick exit dodges this—without re-entering via a permit, your day count rolls on.
It’s a rule to respect this amazing country.
When Does the Clock Start?
Your 90-day set period begins when you enter Thailand or get a visa extension.
Entry Day
The date your passport gets stamped—check those passport pages—is when your day count starts.
Your due date hits 90 days later!
After an Extension
A visa extension at the local Immigration Office resets your period.
A teacher nailed her first application post-extension—mark that date sharp!
Why It Matters
Thai Immigration uses 90-day reporting to monitor foreigners staying here, keeping Thailand safe and orderly.
It’s not just red tape—it saves you a fine, keeps your work permit or teaching gig smooth, and lets you soak up Thai culture.
It’s a small notification for a big reward in this country.
What Documents Do You Need?
Here’s your checklist of required documents—the above-mentioned documents you’ll need:
Passport: Bring it in person or send copies—passport pages with visa, stamp, and slip.
TM47 Form: Download this form tm47, completely filled, and signed—your signed notification form tm.
TM6 Card: Entry stub—lost? Plead at the nearest Immigration Office.
Slip: From your first application or extension, part of your documents.
Keep everything tidy—label them “JaneDoe_TM47”!
How to Submit Your Report
You’ve got options to submit every 90 days—pick your vibe.
In-Person at Immigration
Head to the immigration bureau—like Bangkok’s Immigration Office—with passport, form, and slip.
A foreigner makes it easy by going early—grab a receipt in 30 minutes!
Online Submission
Visit the official portal at https://tm47.immigration.go.th/tm47/#/login, enter passport pages and TM6, then save “Pending.”
It’s approved in 3-7 days—but glitches mean in-person is safer sometimes.
By Registered Mail
Use registered mail—send documents, form tm, and a 10 THB envelope with your return address via EMS, 6 days early. Keep the receipt!
When to File
Submit 15 days before or 7 days after your due date.
A foreigner makes it work via mail, person, or an agent—online can falter.
Don’t let your period longer than planned trip you up—plan those future notifications!
How to Confirm Approval
In-person, you get a receipt on the spot.
Online, wait 3-7 days for “Approved.”
Mail, your return address gets it back—done!
A teacher cheered when hers arrived via registered mail.
Western Comparison
Back home, visa checks might be rare.
Thailand’s 90-day reporting is frequent but light—a hello to the immigration bureau.
It’s a small trade for this gem of a country.
Wrap-Up with Heart
Master TM47 and 90-day reporting to stay legal in Thailand.
It’s a simple tie to this vibrant land—teach, explore, and thrive!
Note: Stick to it, and you’re golden.
FAQs About 90-Day Reporting
What’s 90-day reporting in Thailand?
A non-immigrant visa rule to report your address every 90 days via TM47.
US citizens for 90 days Thailand?
Yes, with a visa, reporting every 90 days—tourists skip it.
Stay 3 months?
A 90-day visa works—get a visa extension from the Thai Embassy!
Get a 90-day visa?
Grab a non-immigrant visa from the Thai Embassy—easy!
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