Do I have to report to immigration every 3 months while on a DTV visa in Thailand?

Oct 28, 2024
2 months ago
Barry *******
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Hi everyone, quick question currently in Thailand on DTV, do I have to report to immigration every 3 months?
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Yes, if you are on a DTV (Digital Nomad) visa in Thailand, you are required to report to immigration every 90 days. This applies to all visa types, except for the LTR (Long-Term Resident) visa. You can report either in person at the relevant immigration office for your area or through online services, provided you've done it manually the first time. Leaving the country before the 90-day period resets your reporting requirement.
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Benjamin *********
What does the report entail?
Elías ********
Yes, but only if you do spend more than 90 continuous day in the country. If you travel frequently, it's very likely you'll never ever would need to report within the 5 year period.
Jens ********
yup. there is discussions and confusion, but finally: yes. why? because 2 ministeries involved who don't speak…
Danny ***********
Can you do the 90 day report at any immigration office in Thailand?
Tod *********
@Danny **********
you do it at the immigration office that serves the area where you're staying, SO if you're staying some place in thailand you use THAT immigration office (and many times you show you are staying in the area their office covers)
James ********
If you had read the many posts about THIS you would already have the correct answer of YES. 90 DAY REPORTS ARE DUE, even with the DTV Visa.
Deepak *******
90-day reporting is mandatory except the LTR visa.
Paul *******
@Deepak ******
LTR holders do it once every 12 months.

Unsure why they get this privilege, it just shows how much of a farce this reporting thing is.
Flemming ********
Yes, everyone must report if they stay for 90 days. If you leave after 89 days and come back, it resets.

People with work permit and elite visa, also have to report every 90 days.

It's now possible to do it online, if you have done it manually the first time. (If its working)
Paul *******
Flemming Rønnow You have to do it via post or in person after every re-entry so the online thing isn't useful for DTV holders as it can only be used once before you're required to leave the country. If you get an in country extension, then you'd do a 90 day report in person (since you'd be coming in for the extension anyway) and then you might be able to do 1 online 90 day report before being required to leave the country.

Too much hassle given how limited the system is. Easier to just do a mail in report for the first 90 days, in person for the second and mail in for the 3rd one. There won't be a 4th one as you have to leave the country by then anyway.
Matt ********
@Paul ******
Thank you, so no issues mailing it in a few weeks early. Seems like the easier alternative for sure. Appreciate your insight!
Matt ********
@Paul ******
in regards to the mail in reporting. Do you send this in way that you have evidence it was mailed in? Just wondering how it would work if they said it wasn’t received, or not received on time.
Paul *******
@Matt *******
They send you a receipt a couple of weeks later.
Matt ********
@Paul ******
thank you! Can you recommend how long before the 90 day point to mail it in?
Paul *******
@Matt *******
About a week beforehand is a good idea but Thai immigration may advise you to do so 2 weeks beforehand.
Mike *****
My immigration office told me to do and warned me they will fine me if I dont show up. Gave me a paper with the date on it.
James ********
@Andy ***********
My apology. You are correct.
Andy ************
@Mike ****
You don't have to show up, you can notify by mail
Andy ************
@James *******
Nope. I've not done an in person 90-day for over ten years. Always by mail
Andy ************
@James *******
Why would I ask? I've done it for years no problem! 😂
Andy ************
@James *******
Not me. Immigration!