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Do I need to print all my documents for Thai visa and immigration purposes?
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Dear friends,
Whether it’s for a visa, airport arrival, or an interview — you don’t *need* to print every document. But since printing everything costs less than $1, why not just do it?
Go ahead and print!
I’ve seen so many people asking the same question — for example, about the TDAC form. It’s not required, but still… why not?
It’s always better to have a printed copy just in case.
Whether it’s for a visa, airport arrival, or an interview — you don’t *need* to print every document. But since printing everything costs less than $1, why not just do it?
Go ahead and print!
I’ve seen so many people asking the same question — for example, about the TDAC form. It’s not required, but still… why not?
It’s always better to have a printed copy just in case.
Answer summary
The conversation discusses whether it's necessary to print documents for Thai visas and airport arrivals, specifically mentioning the TDAC form. While not strictly required by Thai immigration, it's generally advised to have printed copies for safety and convenience. Several comments reflect the varying opinions on the need for printed documents, highlighting different experiences and the practicality of having paper over digital.
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Anonymous ******************
We had to show TDAC and DTV.
Henrik *****
Of course you have to show the documentation that allows you to enter Thailand, if you want to be sure to enter on those terms.
Henrik *****
You are wrong about TDAC, according to the official instructions found on most Thai Embassy websites, you are supposed to print out the TDAC acknowledgment mail, you receive.
Paper is so smart,
paper weighs nothing,
paper doesn't run out of battery,
paper doesn't require (forgotten) passwords,
paper doesn't auto-off after x seconds,
paper can be easily transferred,
paper doesn't require wifi.
And Thai officials love paper.
Paper is so smart,
paper weighs nothing,
paper doesn't run out of battery,
paper doesn't require (forgotten) passwords,
paper doesn't auto-off after x seconds,
paper can be easily transferred,
paper doesn't require wifi.
And Thai officials love paper.
Karla ********
You are the friend we need on vacation 🤣
Nick *******
It’s nearly 2026! Not 1980!
Anonymous ******************
I do same with money. If i had 1 million on bank i even have 1 million printed money. Its best to be safe!
John **********
Given you can make a TDAC on a console about 10 metres before the immigration desk I'd say they don't expect that to be printed but not printing the visa is just silly
John *******
I don’t have a printer, so it is more the hassle than the costs or environment issues for me
Henrik *****
Read the official rules ( Embassy website), before advising to circumvent them.
John *******
@Henrik ****
- How about you show them. Also, TDAC is a requirement of the Department of Immigration, not the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (embassies). Someone has already shown multiple times screenshots of the immigration department’s website that says you don’t need to print it.Nick *******
@Henrik ****
you are wrong. Stop making stuff up.Jef ********
No , I’m sorry you are wrong on this one…:
John *******
@Jef *******
He is often wrong in his adviceJef ********
Yeah and for someone who is a stickler for the “rules”
You would think he would have his ducks in a row
You would think he would have his ducks in a row
Jef ********
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Jef ********
⬆️ here is the Thai immigration police.
As
I get it you are a stickler for the rules…. It’s just a TDAC mate… no need to let it ruin your Saturday.
As
@John *********
mentions. There is iPads 10 m from the immigration desk…. I don’t see printers next to them.I get it you are a stickler for the rules…. It’s just a TDAC mate… no need to let it ruin your Saturday.
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