The 90-day report explained
What the Thai 90-day report is, who must file it, how to report in Chiang Mai, and how NomadNest can handle it with door-to-door passport pickup.
What the 90-day report is
If you stay in Thailand for more than 90 days in a row, Thai Immigration asks you to confirm where you live every 90 days. This is the 90-day report, sometimes called TM47 after the form number.
The report is a simple address notification. It does not change your visa, extend your stay or count as a new permission. It only tells Immigration that you are still in the country and where they can find you.
Who needs to report
You need to file a 90-day report if you hold a long-stay visa or extension and you have been in Thailand for 90 days without leaving. This includes, for example:
- Retirement (Non-O) extensions
- Education (ED) visas
- Business (Non-B) visas with a work permit
- DTV holders who stay longer than 90 days on one entry
If you leave Thailand, the count resets. Your next report is due 90 days after you come back.
When to report
Your due date is printed on the slip you receive after each report, or it is 90 days from your last entry if you have not reported yet. Immigration usually accepts reports in a short window before the due date and a few days after it. Do not rely on the late window; plan to report early.
Keep every receipt slip in your passport. Immigration may ask to see your reporting history when you apply for an extension.
What you need
For an in-person report at Chiang Mai Immigration you normally need:
- Your passport
- The completed TM47 form
- Your TM30 receipt showing your current address
- Your previous 90-day report slip, if you have one
Immigration may ask for additional documents, especially if you have moved recently or your TM30 is missing.
How the report links to TM30
Your 90-day report confirms the address that your landlord or hotel registered through TM30. If the address on your TM30 does not match where you live now, sort out the TM30 first. Read our TM30 guide for how that works.
How NomadNest handles it
You do not need to queue at Immigration yourself. When you first use our 90-day report service, someone from our team comes to your residence to collect your passport and TM30 receipt. We file the report and return your documents the same day the report is completed.
After that, you only need to tell us if your details change, such as a new address or a new passport. We track your due date and file the next report at the right time.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting that the 90 days restart after each entry, then reporting too early or too late
- Moving house without a new TM30, so the address on file is out of date
- Losing the receipt slip
- Assuming the report extends your visa; it does not
Get help
If you would rather not track dates or visit Immigration, see our 90-day report and TM30 service. Message us for a quote. If you hold a retirement extension, our retirement extension documents guide explains how reporting fits into your yearly renewal.
Questions clients ask us
Do I need to file a 90-day report if I leave Thailand before 90 days?
No. Leaving Thailand resets the count. The 90 days start again from your next date of entry.
Is the 90-day report the same as a visa extension?
No. The report only confirms your current address. It does not extend your permission to stay.
Do I have to go to Chiang Mai Immigration myself?
Not if you use our service. On your first report we collect your passport and TM30 receipt from your residence and return them the same day the report is done.
What happens if I miss a 90-day report?
Late reporting can lead to a fine set by Immigration. Report as soon as you notice and keep the receipt. Message us if you are unsure of your due date.
Related services
- 90-Day Report & TM30 Notification
We file your 90-day report and TM30 address notification in Chiang Mai. On your first report we collect your passport at home and return it the same day.