About the document
- Country:
- Thailand
- Category:
- Residence certificates
- How to fill:
- Chat in any language → original form → PDF
- Price:
- form free · chat ฿249 per document
- Last updated:
What this document is
TM.25 (ตม.25, “คำขออนุญาตเพื่ออยู่ในราชอาณาจักรเป็นการชั่วคราวระหว่างขอมีถิ่นที่อยู่”) is an application to the Thai Immigration Commission for permission to remain in Thailand temporarily while the applicant's application for residence is being considered.
It is used by a foreigner who has applied for permanent residence and whose current permission to stay would otherwise end before a decision is made. Immigration decides whether to grant the extension and for how long.
What the form asks for
- immigration office and date of the application (Buddhist Era year, พ.ศ.);
- title (Mr./Mrs./Miss), family name, first name, middle name, age, date and place of birth;
- nationality and race (เชื้อชาติ);
- passport number, place and date of issue, expiry date;
- kind of visa, transport, where you arrived from, port and date of arrival, arrival/departure card number;
- the number of days requested and the reasons for the extension;
- address in Thailand, who wrote the application and their address;
- the applicant's and writer's signatures — by hand.
Documents usually attached
- passport and copies of the data page, visa and latest arrival and extension stamps;
- proof that the permanent residence application has been filed and is under consideration;
- other documents immigration requests for your case.
The exact document list, fees and processing time are set by immigration — check with the office before filing.
Where and how to file
The application is addressed to the Immigration Commission and filed with the Immigration Bureau, usually at the office handling your residence application. The form is published on the Bangkok immigration website. The form states that the applicant must submit it in person.
How to fill it in with FoxDocs
- Open the chat on this page and answer in any language.
- Send a photo of your passport or answer the questions — the assistant fills in the boxes and writes the reason in English.
- Check the fields and download the PDF.
- Print, sign and file in person with the documents.
Sources
Form ตม.25 / TM.25 “Application for Extension of Temporary Stay during Resident Consideration” — bangkok.immigration.go.th; Thai Immigration Bureau immigration.go.th. Checked on 2026-10-08. This is not legal advice.