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Can I use electronic entry gates at Thai immigration with a multiple entry non-O retirement visa?
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Hi I have a multiple entry extension on a non o retirement visa and I am returning to Thailand soon from uk, can I use electronic entry gates at immigration or do I have to use normal immigration gates. I will do TM30 in advance, thanks for your help in advance
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The user inquires about using electronic entry gates at Thai immigration upon return to Thailand with a multiple-entry Non-O retirement visa. Responses indicate that currently, they must use normal immigration queues, as the e-gates require biometric data in the Thai immigration system. There are discussions about future changes allowing more visa types to use e-gates, potentially starting in November for certain nationalities.
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Ian ********
You need to have bio metrics in the Thai immigration system is my understanding!
Luc ************
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Ian **********
No. but don't forget your TDAC
Tony ********
@John *********
advice is 100% correct.John **********
Not at this time, you'll need to get in the normal immigration queues. There's talk of allowing more people to use the e-gates in the future but no concrete details as to who yet.
The TM30 is something the person responsible for where you stay should file within 24 hours of you arriving stating you are living there. The TDAC is what you must file within the 72 hour window prior to you arriving
The TM30 is something the person responsible for where you stay should file within 24 hours of you arriving stating you are living there. The TDAC is what you must file within the 72 hour window prior to you arriving
Luc ************
@John *********
list has been online a few days ago. Starts as from November.John **********
@Luc ***********
let's wait and see, the list of nationalities and visa types allowed to use them can change a lot before then.
Gerar ********
They are planning to have it operational around November.
It will be available for about 35 countries if I remember correctly.
It will be available for about 35 countries if I remember correctly.
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