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STAY LEGAL

Stay legal, without the stress

Long-stay visas come with routine paperwork. None of it is hard, but the deadlines are strict and the fines are real. Here's every task, when it's due and how to do it.

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Your year at a glance

TaskHow oftenPenalty if missed
90-day reportEvery 90 days of continuous stay2,000 THB fine; more if you're caught
Extension of stayOnce a yearYou start overstaying the next day
TM30 address reportEach time you move or return from abroadA fine for the landlord or for you; problems at your next extension
Re-entry permitBefore every trip abroadYour extension is cancelled when you leave

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