24 hour reporting

Post by **niggle** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:18 pm

Because HH inmmigration enforce the 24 hour reporting rule, how are immigration dealing / advising if you return back into but spend days here and there before returning to HH

Post by **Vital Spark** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:41 pm

What 24 hour reporting?

I've never, ever, reported to the Imm. Dept. after I've been away (either inside or outside Thailand).

Relax, Niggle. I think that the confusion (in a previous thread) related to hotels/guest houses, who should provide the Imm. Dept of a list of who's staying. That's why they like to see your passport when you check-in.

You don't need to do anything (apart from your 90-day bit).

VS

Post by **lomuamart** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:37 am

That's right VS. The relevant Imm rule is here:
http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en ... =alienstay
However, some were being fined a little while ago. The only situation that I'm confused about is when you own your own property. Do you have to report yourself?

Post by **niggle** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:23 am

They are quite clear at HH immigration and do insist on individuals reporting within 24 hours after re-entering the country.
They have notices and tell you to this effect.
I have always had to do the 24 hour report

Post by **lomuamart** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:26 am

Very strange isn't it? The Imm law seem pretty clear to me except for what happens if you're a homeowner. I'm not and as far as I was always aware, it's my landlord's responsibility to report me within 24 hours. Of course he dosn't as he he dosn't want to pay tax.

Post by **Wanderlust** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:30 am

My wife owns our house, and I guess in theory she should report my return. However I have never had to do any 24 hour reporting, and when I asked about it they told me that I didn't have to. What might be relevant is the type of visa or the type of accommodation one is staying in? I have a non immigrant O visa on the basis of marriage. I am totally confused by the issue as you 'report' to immigration when you are stamped in at the border, be it airport or a land crossing.

Post by **crazy88** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:26 am

I have non-B multi entry .Have had for many years .Prior to that I had tourist non-O visas for a while .Never even heard of having to report in person .I do not wish to come across as cynical Niggle but does this process involve any financial transaction ? Also does this rule apply to retirement visas only ?

Crazy 88

Post by **niggle** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:12 pm

Just been to immigration. Confirmed they are still enforcing 24 hour reporting rule. Have report to immigration on re-entry and then report to HH immigraton when you get back here or fine imposed.
Beareaucratic tosh !!
Incidentally I am home owner on retirement visa

Super Joe · Post by **Super Joe** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:22 pm

Never heard of it, done it or been fined for it in last 5 years!?!?

SJ

Spitfire · Post by **Spitfire** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:40 pm

Same as SJ, never heard of it or done it in the last 8-9 years! New one on me and I've had a lot of the different types of visas/work permit etc available at some point or another apart from the "retirement" one and obscure ones such as missionary/diplomatic etc.

Post by **jimk** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 2:23 pm

I'm also on a retirement visa, and I attempted to report at Soi 102 the day after I arrived last October and nobody at Immigration wanted to know. I asked them again last week when I applied for a re-entry stamp, and again I was told it was not necessary. I know, however, of at least one person who was fined for not reporting, then when he reported the next time he arrived was told it wasn't necessary. It appears to be a money-making scam by one particular officer.

Post by **hhfarang** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 2:40 pm

As usual, it appears that immigration law is defined and enforced depending on the immigration official one is dealing with.

For me it's a non issue as I can't afford to leave the country but it is confusing as I even heard someone say it applied even if you only left your province; (report on return) just like the hotels in the other province report on your arrival. It's as bad as trying to understand the U.S. tax laws!

Post by **buksida** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:02 pm

Here is the original topic on it (started by the same OP in 2007):

http://www.huahinafterdark.com/forum/24 ... t7676.html

I've never had to do this but it would not surprise me if someone in there is 'enforcing' it on their own. Hua Hin office is notorious for this type of action in addition to charging for services that are free elsewhere such as transferring a visa to a new passport.

Post by **Takiap** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:33 am

For what it's worth..................I've been here in Hua-Hin for five years now and I've never been told to report and nor have I ever been fined. If you asked to pay a fine, simply walk out, have a beer, go back in and be dealt with by someone else.

Post by **Wanderlust** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:37 am

niggle,
May I suggest that the next time you are asked to do this that you take a note of the name of the official who asks, as well as any identifying number he/she may have. Out of interest, whenever you have had to do this, is it always the same officer? Alternatively, why don't you ask to deal with their superior, as it would be interesting to see what happens! Finally have you had to do this since the immigration office moved from soi 102?