Who must file, and when
- The house owner, landlord or condo manager files it within 24 hours of a foreigner arriving to stay.
- You file it yourself if you own the home you live in.
- It's needed again when you move, and in many offices after every return from abroad.
Why you need the receipt
Immigration offices increasingly ask for the TM30 receipt before they'll process an extension, a 90-day report or a residence certificate. No receipt, no service, even though the duty was your landlord's.
Ask for the TM30 receipt when you sign a lease. A good landlord or agent files it online the same day.
How it's filed
- Online, through immigration's TM30 system, after the owner registers once.
- In person at immigration, with the owner's ID, title deed or house book, your passport copy and the lease.
- The receipt slip is printed or downloaded. Keep a copy with your passport.