Here is a complete, up-to-date 2026 guide to Thailand 90-day reporting (TM47) (confirming address) with official links, rules, and step-by-step instructions.
WHAT IS 90-DAY REPORTING (TM47)
90-day reporting = you must confirm your address every 90 days if you stay in Thailand long-term.
- Required under Thai Immigration law (Section 37)
- Applies to:
- Retirement visa
- Marriage visa
- Work visa
- Elite / long-term stays
👉 It is NOT a visa extension — just address reporting
🌐 OFFICIAL ONLINE 90-DAY REPORTING WEBSITE (2026)
✅ MAIN OFFICIAL SYSTEM (TM47 ONLINE)
Backup / main immigration portal:
👉 These are the only official systems — avoid unofficial websites.
⏱️ WHEN YOU MUST REPORT
- Every 90 days of continuous stay
- You can submit:
- ✅ 15 days BEFORE due date
- ✅ Up to 7 days AFTER (grace period)
👉 If late:
- Fine: 2,000 THB (can be higher if caught)
⚠️ IMPORTANT RULES (MOST PEOPLE MISS THESE)
- ❌ First report = must be done in person
- ❌ If you leave Thailand → 90-day clock resets
- ❌ New passport → must report in person first
- ❌ Online only works if your previous report is in system
💻 HOW TO DO 90-DAY REPORT ONLINE (STEP-BY-STEP)
Step 1: Go to official system
- Use: TM47 Online Portal
Step 2: Register / login
- Enter:
- Name
- Passport details
- System sends password to email
Step 3: Submit TM47 form
- Click “New Application (TM47)”
- Fill in:
- Passport number
- Visa type
- Current address
- Arrival date
👉 Must be in English only
Step 4: Submit & wait
- Status = Pending
- Approval usually takes ~1–3 days
Step 5: Download receipt
- Log back in
- Download confirmation slip (VERY IMPORTANT)
👉 Keep screenshot + print copy
📍 OTHER WAYS TO DO 90-DAY REPORT
1. 🏢 In person (most reliable)
Go to your local Immigration Office:
Bring:
- Passport
- Visa pages
- TM30 (address registration)
- Previous 90-day slip
👉 Processing time: 5–30 minutes (usually fast)
2. 📬 By mail (less common now)
Send:
- TM47 form
- Passport copies
- Self-addressed stamped envelope
👉 Must send before due date
3. 👤 Through agent
- Visa agents can do it for you (~300–1,000 THB)
📱 ONLINE SYSTEM LIMITATIONS (VERY IMPORTANT)
Online reporting WILL FAIL if:
- First time reporting
- Data mismatch
- Passport recently changed
- TM30 not updated
- Too early or too late submission
📊 REALISTIC 2026 EXPERIENCE
- Online system works ~70–80% of the time
- Many expats still prefer:
👉 In-person (faster + guaranteed)
💡 PRO TIPS (SAVES YOU PROBLEMS)
- Set reminder at 75–80 days
- Screenshot your submission
- Always keep last receipt in passport
- Do NOT wait until last day (system errors happen)
🚨 COMMON MISTAKES
- Thinking it extends your visa ❌
- Missing deadline ❌
- Not updating TM30 address ❌
- Trying online for first report ❌
🧭 SIMPLE SUMMARY
- Must report every 90 days ✔️
- Best method: online (if eligible) ✔️
- Backup: go in person ✔️
- Deadline window: -15 days to +7 days ✔️