A new lease and an accommodation notification serve different purposes. Before an immigration appointment, confirm how your actual residence is recorded and how to obtain the relevant notification evidence.
Ask the accommodation provider early
Official TM30 guidance describes notification duties for accommodation providers. Ask the owner, manager or responsible possessor who handles the notification, what information they need and how you can receive evidence that it has been completed.
Check the details you provide
Supply accurate passport and arrival information through the agreed process. Check the building number, unit and address spelling. If you renewed your passport or recently returned from abroad, explain that rather than letting the provider reuse out-of-date details.
Keep the evidence with your residence file
The government’s TM30 guidance describes keeping notification evidence. Ask for the appropriate confirmation or receipt and check that it relates to your stay and accommodation. Keep the lease separately so you can distinguish the rental agreement from the notification record.
Before moving again
- Record the move-in and move-out dates.
- Confirm which provider handles the new address.
- Keep the previous record as history.
- Check any local update instructions relevant to your circumstances.
- Review reporting and extension deadlines separately.
If a provider says it cannot supply evidence, raise the issue with the handling immigration office before the appointment. Do not create or alter a receipt yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Is the signed lease itself a TM30 receipt?
No. Keep the documents labelled by their actual purpose.
Does a new TM30 complete my 90-day report?
No. Check TM47 reporting separately.
Sources and supporting links
Official guidance for this topic. Embassy checklists apply to applicants using that mission; confirm your responsible authority’s current requirements before applying.
90-day reporting support · Official Thai e-Visa website
Contact Visa Support Thailand with your current visa, stay-expiry date and the step you need help with.