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Do I need to print my DTV visa PDF or can I show it from my phone?
Nov 7, 2025
6 months ago
Thoughtful**********
ORIGINAL POSTERMust I print out the DTV visa PDF I received or can I just show it from the phone?
When I did for TDAC then I only showed from my phone at the immigration and they were fine with that.
When I did for TDAC then I only showed from my phone at the immigration and they were fine with that.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The consensus among users is mixed regarding whether to print the DTV visa PDF or show it on your phone. While many have successfully presented the visa from their phone, there are concerns about accessibility and reliability. Some recommend having a printed copy ready, as certain immigration or airline staff may request it. Additionally, it is noted that a printed copy may be necessary for other immigration processes, like the TM47 report for stays over 90 days.
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Anonymous ******************
I'd print multiple copies of everything, for 90 day report, certificate of residence, driving licence, etc
Paul *******
It's personal preference. I hate paperwork so I have visa, TDAC and boarding pass all stored on my phone. Never had a problem
David ********
On your phone is fine. Immagration have it in their system anyway.
Ali **********
Mobile is fine, but better to print it - It makes you 1000000000000000% sure
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0% sureJohn **********
Print it out and hand it over with your passport
James ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍
Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Luit *****************
If you want to stay over 90 days you need a printed copy of the DTV anyway for TM47 report, so why not print it before entering the country as is suggested by MFA.
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cuz printing in Thailand is cheaperLuit *****************
IndigoGrape5836 Are you really serious about that?
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Thoughtful**********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Luit ****************
what’s the TM47 for?Luit *****************
When a foreigner is 90 consecutive days in Thailand, he or she has to report at the immigration office.
The form used is called TM47. You need to fill this form, a copy of personal data of your passport, a copy of DTV and a copy of entry stamp. Some offices also want a copy of TM30, the report that the owner of your accommodation has to file.
This reporting has to be done every consecutive 90 days and the counter resets when you leave the country.
First reporting ove EVERY stay has to be done in person, following reports can be done online, but for DTV most times useless because most leave the country before day 180
The form used is called TM47. You need to fill this form, a copy of personal data of your passport, a copy of DTV and a copy of entry stamp. Some offices also want a copy of TM30, the report that the owner of your accommodation has to file.
This reporting has to be done every consecutive 90 days and the counter resets when you leave the country.
First reporting ove EVERY stay has to be done in person, following reports can be done online, but for DTV most times useless because most leave the country before day 180
Thoughtful**********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Luit ****************
do I need to make photocopies of all these documents or they will do it when I go to the immigration every 90 days?Luit *****************
ThoughtfulLychee5096 The times I visited Immigration Office they always wanted me to have the copies, no matter for what interaction.
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Ian **********
They prefer a hard copy of your DTV. You do not need a hard copy of the TDAC unless it is your first visit to Thailand. I printed my DTV A6 size and had it laminated. The IO was very impressed and called a colleague over to show how easy it was to scan. She said I wish everybody would do this. I know we live in a digital age, but unfortunately, not everybody does.
John *********
No, keep it in your phone but as long as you enter your DTV No in the visa box on the tdac, then they will automatically be aware you have a DTV, just check the date stamp is correct as soon as IO hands your passport back, in the rare case of a date error.
Nick *******
@James *******
you do not need to print the DTAC. Even the official DTAC site says so. It’s mental nonsense that everyone is saying you have to print it! 🤯Thoughtful**********
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I think so too.Reply to
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Brandon ************
@John ********
No one looks at the TDAC. They verify that you did one or not, that's it. Whatever you put there is not anything that the officer is going to notice or acknowledge.Reply to
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Anonymous ******************
@John ********
Best practice is still to physically present your visa (either on your phone on as a print out) rather than relying on immigration to notice you have a DTV.Reply to
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Andi ***********
a few have reported being asked to show the DTV hard copy. Best to have both to hand anyway in case of not being able to access your phone data.
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