Do I Need to Report 90 Days If I Leave Thailand?
No. you do not file a 90-day report while you are outside Thailand. The 90-day reporting obligation applies only when you remain physically in the country for 90 consecutive days without departing. Leaving Thailand resets the clock, your next entry stamp starts a fresh 90-day count.
However, if you hold a long-term visa or extension and plan to return, you may need a re-entry permit (TM8) before you leave, otherwise you could lose your remaining stay. These are separate issues that trip up retirees and marriage visa holders every year.
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Overview
No. you do not file a 90-day report while you are outside Thailand. The 90-day reporting obligation applies only when you remain physically in the country for 90 consecutive days without departing. Leaving Thailand resets the clock, your next entry stamp starts a fresh 90-day count.
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Key point: No. you do not file a 90-day report while you are outside Thailand. The 90-day reporting obligation applies only when you remain physically in the country for 90 consecutive days without departing. Leaving Thailand rese
What happens when you leave Thailand
When you exit Thailand, holiday, family visit, business trip, two things occur:
### 1. 90-day reporting pauses
You cannot and need not submit TM47 from abroad. There is no “remote 90-day report” for standard Non-Immigrant, DTV, or marriage visa holders while outside the country.
| Situation | 90-day report abroad? | Re-entry permit before exit? |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Thailand 90+ days | File TM47 in-country | N/A |
| Leaving for 2 weeks (multiple-entry visa valid) | No report needed | Not needed |
| Leaving for 2 weeks (single-entry + 1-year extension) | No report needed | TM8 required |
| Outside Thailand 3+ months | No report needed | TM8 required if returning on same extension |
Online filing while in Thailand
If you remain in Thailand and your 90-day deadline approaches, you can file without visiting Chaeng Watthana:
|--------|-------------|
None of these options work from abroad. If you are outside Thailand, do not attempt to submit TM47, wait until re-entry starts a new cycle.
| Method | When to use |
|---|---|
| 90day.in.th | TM47 online, most common for retirees and marriage visa holders |
| Immigration office in person | If online system rejects your address or TM30 record |
| Authorised agent | tvc.co.th/90day.in.th, we file while you remain in-country |
Grace period and fines
If you remain in Thailand and miss your 90-day deadline:
|--------|-----------------|
The 15-day early filing window lets you report before a planned trip, useful if you will be abroad on day 90 and want a clean record before departure.
| Timing | Typical outcome |
|---|---|
| File within 7 days after day 90 | Often accepted with 2,000 THB fine |
| File 8–15 days late | Fine may increase, officer discretion |
| 15+ days overdue | Overstay risk, address immediately at immigration |
How 90-day reporting works
The 90-day report (TM47) tells immigration your current address while you live in Thailand on a long-stay visa or extension.
Rules:
- Count 90 days from your last entry stamp or last successful report
- File before day 90 expires (15-day early window; 7-day grace after)
- Repeat every 90 days while you stay without leaving
- Missing a report while in-country: typically 2,000 THB fine
Example scenarios
Retiree visits UK for 10 days (multiple-entry O-A):
No 90-day report while in UK. Re-enter Thailand → new 90-day count starts from entry stamp. No TM8 if visa allows multiple entry.
Marriage visa holder in Australia for 3 months (single-entry extension):
No 90-day reporting obligation while abroad. Must have obtained TM8 before original departure or extension is void, must reapply for visa at embassy.
DTV holder travelling regionally every 60 days:
Each re-entry resets 90-day reporting. If any single stay exceeds 90 days without exit, TM47 is due.
LTR and Elite, different rules
LTR visa holders follow annual address reporting to BOI rather than standard 90-day TM47 cycles.
Thailand Privilege (Elite) members may receive concierge filing, verify your membership tier obligations.
Standard 90-day reporting applies to most Non-Immigrant O, ED, B extensions and DTV holders during long in-country stays.
Leaving Thailand soon?
Confirm re-entry permit requirements before you fly and let us handle your next 90-day report when you are back.
*Immigration practice varies by office. Verify TM8 and extension rules before international travel.*
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How 90-day reporting works
Work through these named steps in order where they apply to your situation. Skipping document legalisation, TM30 registration, or re-entry permits is a common reason applications fail at immigration.
Step 1
Count 90 days from your last entry stamp or last successful report
File before day 90 expires (15
File before day 90 expires (15-day early window; 7-day grace after)
Repeat every 90 days while you stay without leaving
Repeat every 90 days while you stay without leaving
Missing a report while in
Missing a report while in-country: typically 2,000 THB fine
For 90-day reporting help, see 90day.in.th. For entry requirements, see Thailand entry requirements.
Before you travel or file
Use this checklist alongside the steps above. Most rejections we see at Bangkok immigration come from missing one item on this list rather than from the main visa rule itself.
- Download the current checklist from thaievisa.go.th for your nationality and visa category. Lists change without wide announcement.
- Complete TDAC within 72 hours before every flight, train, or land crossing into Thailand.
- Carry printed copies of embassy letters, insurance certificates, and financial proof, not phone screenshots alone.
- Confirm your passport has enough blank pages and validity for the full intended stay plus buffer days.
- Book embassy or district office appointments before you fly if your nationality requires in-country processing in Bangkok.
- Set calendar reminders for 90-day reporting, extension expiry, and re-entry permit dates before you leave on holiday.
Who this guide is for
This FAQ is written for foreign nationals planning travel, registration, or long-stay compliance in Thailand. The answer may differ if you hold a Thai passport, diplomatic status, or a work permit tied to a BOI-promoted company.
Short-stay tourists
Verify visa exemption or VOA eligibility, complete TDAC, and carry travel insurance even when not mandatory. Hospitals expect payment or cover before major treatment.
Long-stay visa holders
Track TM30, 90-day reporting, annual extensions, and re-entry permits. Privilege and LTR tiers may simplify some reporting but never remove TDAC or overstay rules.
Couples and families
Marriage registration at a district office is separate from ceremonies and from marriage visa applications afterward. Plan embassy documents and MFA legalisation before you book wedding venues.
Workers and employers
A B visa alone does not authorise work. Every employer change requires a new work permit. Remote work for foreign employers on tourist stamps remains high risk at immigration.
Compliance reminders
Thailand is welcoming when your paperwork matches your behaviour. These habits apply across most visa categories, whether you are visiting for two weeks or renewing a one-year marriage extension.
- Complete TDAC within 72 hours of every landing, including returns after holidays abroad.
- Confirm your landlord or hotel files TM30 address notification within 24 hours of check-in.
- File 90-day TM47 reports when you remain in Thailand 90 consecutive days without departing.
- Obtain a re-entry permit before leaving if you hold a single-entry visa with a valid extension.
- Match your visa category to your activity. Tourism stamps do not authorise employment in Thailand.
Common mistakes
These wrong assumptions appear frequently at our Bangkok office. Correct them before you book non-refundable flights or sign a lease.
- Trying to 90-day report online from overseas, system expects in-country status
- Leaving on single-entry extension without TM8, loses visa; 90-day question becomes irrelevant
- Assuming no report needed abroad means no immigration duties at all, re-entry permit still critical
- Overstaying before departure, exit record affects future visas regardless of 90-day reporting
- Forgetting TDAC on re-entry, mandatory since May 2025: tdac.immigration.go.th
Frequently asked questions
General answers for planning purposes. Confirm specifics with official sources or our team before you travel.
Q:I was outside 90 days, do I owe back-reports?
A:No. Reports are not accumulated for time spent abroad. Your obligation restarts on re-entry.
Q:Can I report early before leaving?
A:You may file within the 15-day early window before a scheduled trip, then departure resets the cycle on return.
Q:Does airport re-entry count as reporting?
A:No. Entry stamp resets the timer; TM47 is a separate address notification while resident.
Q:Who files if I use an agent?
A:Agents submit TM47 while you are in Thailand. 90day.in.th handles filing, you remain responsible for accuracy.
Q:I left for 6 months and returned, when is my next report due?
A:90 days after your new entry stamp, not 90 days from your last report before departure.
Q:Does TM8 replace 90-day reporting?
A:No. completely separate. TM8 protects your visa when leaving; TM47 notifies address while resident.
Q:When was this guide last reviewed?
A:June 2026. Immigration and embassy rules change without notice. Verify on official sources before you travel, extend, or register.
Q:Can Thai Visa Centre handle this for me?
A:Our Bangkok team prepares embassy documents, files TM47 90-day reports, coordinates district office marriage registration, and manages extension season paperwork. Book an appointment or start live chat for a document review.
Official references
Official sources verified June 2026.