Answereda year ago

Can I use a PDF version of my DTV on my phone instead of printing it out?

DTV visa Thai immigration visa printout digital documents expat advice

Joe ********

asked Jul 18, 2025

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I just had the DTV approved and I see lots of people here talking about printing it, can't I just use the pdf on my phone? Anyone has issues with this?

Answer summary

The conversation revolves around whether it's acceptable to use a PDF of the DTV on a phone or if one should print it out. Participants share mixed experiences; some have successfully used their PDFs without issues, while others emphasize the importance of having a physical printout for safety and compliance with immigration officers. Recommendations include printing in A-6 size and possibly laminating the document for easy storage in a passport.

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Wannikea *********

What could possibly go wrong Murphy?

a year ago

Jeremy *********

Print A-6 size laminate stick in passport and done. Then you always have it period.

All the oh I only use my.phone ones don't think to much of the fact if they lose their phone etc. Or a place like AIS wants a copy for you to open a phone a count etc.

Better to be prepared and CYOA than be a chump and stuck.

a year ago

Siggi *******

@Jeremy ********

ais never ask for visa, what nonsense you are posting

a year ago

Anonymous ******************

I use phone PDF. Three times now. No problem. I hate carrying bits of paper everywhere.

a year ago

Toni *******

Anonymous participant 943 someone here said he had a passport size printout inside the passport, very clever

a year ago

Anonymous ******************

Yes, I have seen posts here from people who were asked to show a printout. Please take five minutes of your time to do this, and if necessary, laminate it as many others have done.

a year ago

Jef ********

I use a PDF on my phone now , first run I used a print out

a year ago

John **********

What are you going to do if you can't access it on your phone, or the immigration officer asks to see the print out? Just print it out like it tells you to do and put it inside your passport

a year ago

Siggi *******

@John *********

you don't need a print out, just picture of the qr code as they can scan it.

a year ago