90-Day Report (TM.47)
รายงานตัว 90 วัน (TM.47) · § Reporting
Quick Answer
File 15 days before to 7 days after due date via online portal, EMS mail, Immigration Bureau, or Section 38 app. We monitor every cycle and file for you when the portal is down.
Timeline: Same-day filing; annual subscription covers all 4 cycles.
Official fee: Per the current Immigration Bureau rate (verify with Immigration directly)
Legal Basis
Immigration Act B.E. 2522, Section 37(5) — foreigners staying beyond 90 days must notify their address to the competent officer.
Who Needs This
Long-stay visa holders (Non-B, O, ED, LTR, DTV, Elite) residing in Thailand for 90+ continuous days.
Required Documents
- Passport bio + visa + latest entry stamp
- TM.6 copy if issued
- TM.47 form
- Proof of address (lease or house book)
Common Pitfalls
- Filing >15 days early is rejected
- Online portal chronically overloaded early each month — keep EMS backup
- 90 days runs from your continuous stay, not from visa issue date
Typical Use-cases
- Foreign teachers (Non-B)
- Spouse of Thai (Non-O)
- Students (Non-ED)
- Retirees (O-A/O-X)
- LTR/DTV/Elite holders
FAQ
- Does exiting Thailand reset the 90-day clock?
- Yes, the counter restarts at your next entry stamp.
- Do you offer a 1-year subscription?
- Yes — 4 cycles/year package; request a quote.
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Official sources — visa & work permit
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- Immigration Bureau — visas, 90-day reporting, TM.30— Immigration Bureau
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal— MFA Thailand
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)— Immigration Bureau
- Department of Employment — work permits for foreigners— Department of Employment
- Board of Investment (BOI) / LTR Visa— Thailand Board of Investment
- Department of Consular Affairs — document legalisation— Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the DTV and who realistically qualifies?
- The Destination Thailand Visa is a five-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry, extendable once per entry by a further 180 days at an immigration office. It targets remote workers employed or contracted outside Thailand, freelancers with foreign clients, and participants in Thai soft-power activities such as Muay Thai training, cooking courses or medical treatment, and it requires evidence of the current official rate in available funds.
- How is the LTR visa different from the DTV?
- The Long-Term Resident visa is a ten-year visa administered by the Board of Investment for wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly skilled professionals, and it bundles a digital work permit, a flat 17% personal income tax rate for the skilled-professional category and annual instead of 90-day reporting. The DTV is cheaper and faster but grants no work permit for Thai-sourced work and no tax privileges.
- Can I work in Thailand on a tourist or DTV visa?
- No — any work performed inside Thailand requires a work permit or an equivalent digital work authorization, regardless of where the employer or client is located. The DTV is intended for work delivered to foreign employers and clients; taking on Thai clients or a Thai employer requires switching to a Non-B or LTR pathway with proper authorization.
- What most often causes a Schengen or UK visa refusal from Thailand?
- The dominant causes are weak evidence of ties to Thailand, bank statements that show a sudden unexplained deposit shortly before filing, inconsistencies between the application form and supporting documents, insufficient or non-compliant travel insurance, and an itinerary that does not match the stated purpose. Refusals are recorded, so a re-application must directly address the refusal ground rather than simply resubmit the same file.