Thailand’s 90-Day Report TM47 (2026 TDAC Update) 🛡️
90-Day Report Calculator
Enter your latest Thailand entry stamp (or the date printed on your previous TM.47 receipt slip) to calculate your exact legal filing window and required submission method.
The Legal Filing Windows: At a Glance
Thai Immigration enforces distinct timelines depending on your submission method. Never wait until the final grace day:
| Filing Route | Window Opens | Window Closes | Penalty Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Portal | 15 days before due date | 7 days before due date | Portal locks 6 days before due date. Must report in person. |
| In-Person Visit | 15 days before due date | 7 days after due date | Free of charge through the 7-day post-due-date grace window. |
| Late Filing | Day 8 after due date | Until settled | 2,000 THB cash fine applied at immigration counters. |
Who Must File (and Who Is Exempt)
Section 37(5) of the Thai Immigration Act B.E. 2522 requires foreigners residing in Thailand on long-term temporary permissions of stay to notify authorities of their address every 90 days.
| Category | Visa Holders Included | Reporting Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Filers | Non-Immigrant B (teaching and employment), Non-O (family, marriage, or retirement), ED (education), DTV (Destination Thailand Visa), OA (long-stay retirement), and Thailand Privilege holders. | Required every 90 continuous days spent inside the Kingdom. |
| Exempt Persons | Thai citizens, Permanent Residents (holding blue alien book), tourists staying under 90 days, and diplomatic passport holders. | No TM.47 requirement. Departing Thailand before Day 90 cancels the obligation for that stay. |
| Dependents & Children | Foreign minors residing on dependent visas. | Local offices may request filing. However, late fines only apply once a dependent reaches 15 years of age. |
Understanding the Triad: TM.30 vs. TM.7 vs. TM.47
Foreigners frequently conflate address notifications with stay extensions. They are governed by separate sections of the law:
| Feature | TM.30 Residence Notification | TM.7 Extension of Stay | TM.47 90-Day Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Purpose | Notifies immigration where a foreigner sleeps. | Extends permission of stay (work permit and visa runway). | Confirms continuous residence at the same address. |
| Who Files | Landlord, property owner, or hotel manager. | Foreigner (in person at immigration). | Foreigner (online, in person, post, or proxy). |
| When to File | Within 24 hours of arriving at the property. | Before your current permission stamp expires. | Every 90 consecutive days spent in Thailand. |
| Government Fee | Free (host faces late fine if delayed). | 1,900 THB cash per extension. | Free if filed within legal window. |
The TDAC Integration (Thailand Digital Arrival Card)
The old paper TM.6 arrival card is obsolete. All international arrivals submit the digital declaration via the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) prior to border clearance.
The Thai Immigration reporting database links your passport number against this TDAC record. If your accommodation provider failed to submit your TM.30 or if your TDAC number is disconnected, the online portal will reject your report, requiring an in-person visit.
1. Pre-Flight Filing
Submit your free declaration at tdac.immigration.go.th within 72 hours before arrival in Thailand.
2. The System Key
Your passport matches this digital entry. Without your TDAC reference key, online TM.47 reports cannot verify.
3. Recovery Protocol
Search your inbox or query tdac.immigration.go.th using your passport number. If retrieval fails, report in person.
Verified Official Portals
- • tm47.immigration.go.th (Official Online 90-Day Portal)
- • tdac.immigration.go.th (Thailand Digital Arrival Card)
- • immigration.go.th (Immigration Bureau Central Portal)
The 4 Ways to File Your 90-Day Report
You have four legally recognized submission paths. Verify whether you are filing a first report on a new stamp or a renewal before choosing your method:
1. In-Person Office Visit
Mandatory for initial reports following a new arrival stamp.
- Report to the provincial immigration office holding jurisdiction over your registered TM.30 address.
- Bring your original passport with signed copies of your photo page, current visa, latest entry stamp, and TM.30 receipt.
- Submit a signed TM.47 application form.
- The officer inspects your file and staples a paper receipt slip into your passport immediately.
2. Online Submission
Available for subsequent reports with established database history.
- Open tm47.immigration.go.th between 15 and 7 days prior to your due date.
- Enter your passport details, nationality, and TDAC reference key from your arrival email.
- Verify that your residential address matches your landlord registered TM.30.
- Check back in 1 to 3 working days to download and print your approved PDF receipt slip.
3. Registered Mail (Thailand Post)
Practical for teachers in remote rural districts.
- Must be mailed via Registered EMS at least 15 days before your due date.
- Include signed photocopies of your passport photo page, visa stamps, latest entry stamp, TM.30 receipt, and previous TM.47 slip.
- Include a completed, signed TM.47 form and a self-addressed envelope with 40 THB in postage affixed.
- Immigration mails your new approved receipt slip back to your residence.
4. Authorized Representative (Proxy)
If you cannot visit provincial immigration personally.
- You may designate a colleague, agent, or school coordinator.
- Provide your original passport, signed TM.47 form, and copy of your active TM.30 registration.
- Include a signed Power of Attorney letter authorizing your representative by name.
- Your representative submits the packet at the office counter on your behalf.
Penalties for Late Reporting
If you file past the legal deadline, penalties apply under the Thai Immigration Act:
- Voluntary Late Report: If you report late to an immigration office on your own accord, the fine is 2,000 THB cash.
- Apprehended Overdue: If you are stopped during an audit, police checkpoint, or inspection without an active receipt slip, the fine can reach up to 5,000 THB.
The Day 75 Reminder: When to Submit
Set a calendar alert for Day 75 of your stay, which is the exact day your 15-day online filing window unlocks. Submitting on Day 75 gives you ample time to detect database sync errors or system outages before the online portal closes 7 days prior to your deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TM.47 90-day report a visa extension?
No. The 90-day report only confirms your ongoing residential address under Section 37(5) of the Immigration Act. It does not extend your permission to stay. Extending your stay requires form TM.7 and a separate 1,900 THB government fee before your visa expires.
Does a visa extension (TM.7) reset my 90-day report clock?
Usually no. Extending your visa at immigration does not automatically reset your 90-day counter unless the immigration officer specifically issues you a brand-new TM.47 receipt slip at the same time. Always inspect the receipt stapled in your passport; if no new 90-day slip was issued, your original 90-day due date remains unchanged.
What if my 90-day due date falls on a weekend or public holiday?
The legal window does not expand. In person, you can report without a fine up to 7 days after your due date. However, if that 7th day lands on a weekend or closed holiday, you must visit on the immediate preceding business day to avoid a fine. Never wait until the final grace day; file early within the 15 days prior to your due date.
What should I do if tm47.immigration.go.th is down or crashing?
Portal outages do not grant a legal waiver for late filing. If the online portal is unreachable, you must submit in person at your provincial immigration office before your 7-day post-due-date grace period expires, or designate a representative.
Can I file online after re-entering Thailand?
First reports following a brand-new entry stamp are usually completed in person. If you departed with a valid re-entry permit and already maintain an uninterrupted TM.47 filing history in the database, you can attempt online submission. If the portal rejects the record, you must report in person.
What is the difference between TM.30, TM.7, and TM.47?
TM.30 reports where you sleep (filed by your landlord within 24 hours of arrival). TM.7 applies to extend your stay permission (filed by you with a 1,900 THB fee). TM.47 confirms your ongoing address every 90 days (filed by you, free of charge).
My school handles my visa. Do I still need to do the 90-day report?
Yes. 90-day reporting is an individual legal responsibility under Thai Immigration law. You must personally inspect your passport to confirm that an official stamped paper slip or printed PDF approval receipt is present. School or KET administrative support is not a substitute for having the actual receipt.
I cannot find my TDAC reference number. What should I do?
Search your inbox for your Thailand Digital Arrival Card confirmation email. You can also re-query the system at tdac.immigration.go.th using your passport number. If retrieval fails, report in person at your provincial immigration office.
Do children need to pay late reporting fines?
Late reporting fines apply once a dependent reaches 15 years of age. Filing for children under 15 remains standard practice if requested by local immigration officers, but monetary fines are not assessed on minors.
Matthew has assisted foreign educators across Thailand with Non-B visas, work permits, and provincial immigration compliance since 2009. He coordinates from the K.E.T. headquarters in Ban Lum, Sukhothai.
