All long-stay visas in Thailand (longer than 90 days) require a notification of stay every 90 days of consecutive stay in the Kingdom. We know, nobody likes doing it, but it’s one of those things you simply can’t avoid if you want to live in Thailand as a foreigner on a long-stay visa.
If I travel outside of Thailand, when do I need to do a 90-day report?
If you travel out of Thailand, the 90 days countdown resets. Day 1 of the 90 day countdown begins the day you return to Thailand.
When exactly do I need to do a 90 day report?
The notification must be made to Immigration 7 days before your 90th day or up to 7 days after.
What happens if I forget to do a 90 day report?
If you forget to report within the window, then you should report as soon as possible. There will be a one-time fine of no more than THB5,000, plus THB200 for each day over 90 days (as of this writing in August 2024)*. If you are arrested in Thailand during this time and they discover you have not reported, then there will be a fine of THB5,000, plus THB200 for every day over the 90 days. It is best to report within the window.
If you are in Bangkok and have missed your 90-day report, you can contact us for assistance:
Phone: +66 2 651 5449
Whatsapp: +66 89 929 6355
LINE: @visathai
Email: info@visathai.com
How do I do a 90 day notification of stay report in Thailand?
There are 4 ways of reporting your address to Thai Immigration every 90 days. We list them in order of convenience.
- Do the 90 day report online: Apply for Notification of Stay in the Kingdom (instructions for using this system can be found here https://www.immigration.go.th/?page_id=1666)
- Mail your 90 day notification by registered mail. There are 3 addresses listed on the Immigration Bureau website for people residing in Bangkok. For people residing outside of Bangkok, the website says to check for your local official Immigration office.
- Hire an immigration agency, like VisaThai, to do the 90 day report for you. Drop off your passport in our Bangkok office (located in the center of Bangkok next to Phloen Chit BTS station) and pick up your passport the next day.
- Go to your local Immigration office yourself. In Bangkok the vast majority of people need to go to Chaengwattana. A few can go to the one-stop service at Chamchuri Square, mostly for BOI companies and government workers.
If I have a marriage visa, do I need to do 90-day reports?
Yes.
I have a retirement visa, do I need 90-day reports?
Yes.
Does the Elite Visa require 90-day reports?
Yes.
Does my child on a student visa have to do a 90-day report?
Yes.
I just received a DTV. Do I need to notify my address every 90 days?
Yes.
My work visa is under a BOI company, do I still need to do a 90 day notification of stay?
Yes.
Is there any way to avoid the 90 day report in Thailand?
The only way to avoid 90 day reports in Thailand is to travel out of Thailand before you reach 90 consecutive days in the Kingdom. Many people who regularly travel internationally for business never have to do 90 day notifications of stay.
Is there any other way to avoid 90 day reports?
Not unless you become a Thai Resident or Thai Citizen. Interested? We can help with that too.
For assistance with 90 day notifications of stay or other visa and immigration matters, please contact us:
Phone: +66 2 651 5449
Whatsapp: +66 89 929 6355
LINE: @visathai
Email: info@visathai.com
* As of this writing on August 3, 2024, the Immigration website says there will be a fine of THB2,000 plus THB200 per day over 90 days and if arrested there will be a fine of THB5,000. However, the latest notice stapled to a passport by Thai Immigration says only that there will be a fine not exceeding THB5,000 plus an additional THB200 per day over 90 days. Either way, we recommend you not miss the 90 day notification of stay.
