Thailand forms
Immigration forms come from multiple agencies. The right form depends on whether your process is consular or handled in-country. VisaMind provides guides, checklists, and common pitfalls based on official sources — not legal advice or eligibility decisions.
7 forms from 1 agency
Official immigration forms can be complex and error-prone. These guides break down each form's purpose, required documents, and common mistakes — verified against official government sources. Whether you're filing for the first time or renewing, use these references to avoid delays and rejections.
Most common forms
Travel
TM.6, known as the "Arrival/Departure Card," is an official form from the Immigration Bureau, as detailed in the [Form TM.30](/en/thailand/forms/tm-30) guide.
- TOURIST: Tourist Visa (TR)
- VISA-EXEMPTION: Visa Exemption
- NON-IMMIGRANT-B: Non-Immigrant Visa B (Business/Work)
- Incomplete form submission
- Incorrect personal details
TM.87 is the designated form by the Immigration Bureau for applying for a "Re-entry Permit".
- Before traveling internationally while your case is pending
- When you need advance permission to return to the country
- If you may need to travel but want to maintain your pending application
- Incomplete form sections
- Missing or illegible signatures
- Outdated form editions
General
TM.7, known as the "Visa Extension Application", is an official form issued by the Immigration Bureau, as detailed in the [Thai Visa Application Form](/en/thailand/forms/visa-application) guide.
- When you need to extend your current nonimmigrant status before it expires
- When you want to change from one nonimmigrant classification to another eligible status
- If your current status allows extension or change under the official instructions
- Tourist — Extend tourist visa/exemption by 30 days
- Non-immigrant-b — Extend Non-B visa to 1 year
- Non-immigrant-oa — Annual retirement visa extension
- When filing TM.7 alongside TM-6 (TM.6 required for extension)
- After filing TM.7 — VISA-APPLICATION may be the next step (Extend stay after arrival on visa)
- Ensure your photograph meets the Immigration Bureau's specifications.
- Verify the correct fee is paid to avoid processing delays.
- Avoid overstaying by submitting TM.7 before your current visa expires.
- Use the latest form edition from the official Immigration Bureau website.
TM.30 is an official Immigration Bureau form titled "Notification of Residence", as described in the [Form TM.87](/en/thailand/forms/tm-87) guide.
- NON-IMMIGRANT-B: Non-Immigrant Visa B (Business/Work)
- NON-IMMIGRANT-OA: Non-Immigrant Visa O-A (Retirement)
- When applying for Non-immigrant-b — TM.30 is typically required as part of the application
- When filing TM.30 alongside TM-7 (TM.30 receipt needed for extension)
- Incomplete form submission
- Missing signatures from the property owner
- Incorrect address details
The Visa Application is an official form from the Immigration Bureau, known as the "Thai Visa Application Form."
- TOURIST: Tourist Visa (TR)
- NON-IMMIGRANT-B: Non-Immigrant Visa B (Business/Work)
- NON-IMMIGRANT-ED: Non-Immigrant Visa ED (Education)
- When applying for Non-immigrant-b — Visa Application is typically required as part of the application
- After filing Visa Application — TM-6 may be the next step (TM.6 on arrival with visa)
- Incomplete form submission
- Missing signatures
TM.47, titled "90-Day Notification of Staying Report", is an official form from the Immigration Bureau.
- NON-IMMIGRANT-B: Non-Immigrant Visa B (Business/Work)
- NON-IMMIGRANT-OA: Non-Immigrant Visa O-A (Retirement)
- NON-IMMIGRANT-ED: Non-Immigrant Visa ED (Education)
- When applying for Non-immigrant-b — TM.47 is typically required as part of the application
- After filing TM.47 — TM-30 may be the next step (90-day report after TM.30 registration)
- Providing outdated address information
TM.28 is an official Immigration Bureau form titled "Foreigner's Residence Notification (Legacy)".
- When you need the agency to take follow-up action on an already approved case
- To request action related to an existing approval or record, as described in the instructions
- After a prior approval when a specific agency action is required
- Non-immigrant-b — Legacy self-reporting form
- When filing TM.28 alongside TM-30 (Largely replaced by TM.30)
- Incomplete submission of the form
- Incorrect address details
Common pitfalls across forms
- Inconsistent answers across applications (names, dates, work history).
- Mixing consular processing steps with in-country filing steps.
- Missing signatures or using the wrong filing method.
- Uploading unclear scans or omitting supporting documents.
- Using outdated instructions instead of the latest official guidance.
Looking beyond Thailand? Form requirements can vary by country and case type.