Address registration  

Tourist:
Short term visitors arriving into Thailand without a long stay visa or extension have to be reported to immigration within 24 Hrs after each entry into the country or change of accommodation.
Tourist who are staying in hotels / guesthouses etc, don’t have to do this themselves as the hotel / guesthouse is responsible for the registration.
Tourist who are staying in private accommodations (visiting family/friends or renting house etc) have to be registered by the landlord or owner of the premises. 

Long Term Visitors:
Long term visitors arriving into Thailand with a long stay visa or extension have to be reported to immigration within 24 Hrs after their first entry into Thailand or when moving permanently to a new address.
Foreigners owning a house/apartment but leasing the land need the information from the landowner to fulfill the address registration.
The address registration has to be updated (after initial registration) when moving around inside Thailand.
To avoid possible problems, it is advisable to confirm your registered address before going to the immigration office when applying for a new extension / to get a Proof of Residence etc.

The address registration can be done with the following paperwork:
Completely filled in proof of residence application form.

Copies from following passport pages:
- Detail page
- Current visa/extension (if applicable)
- Last entry stamp
- TM6 departure card (If applicable)

Signed Copy of Land owner ID card/passport
Signed copy of house book
Signed copy of rental agreement or land owner company paper if applicable.
Power of Attorney letter with 10 Baht tax stamp attached in case the foreigner does the address registration himself without the landlord. 

Follow this link for more information regarding the address registration and where to buy the tax stamps.

The address registration can be done at:
– Phuket Town Main Immigration office room 101.
– Patong Beach Immigration office.

Updated : July 2020

Disclaimer :
Phuket Immigration Volunteers cannot accept any liability for the content of this website, or for the consequences of any actions taken on basis of the information provided. Immigration officers can ask for any additional information which they deemed necessary to support your application.