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Do I need to print my NON-O visa to show immigration in Thailand?

Oct 27, 2025
3 days ago
John ********
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Hi I have just received my non o from London. Do I have to print off o hard copy to show immigration or just show them on phone thanks.
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It's recommended to print your NON-O visa before showing it to immigration in Thailand. While some suggest that electronic copies might be acceptable, many community members agree that having a physical printout is safer and preferred, especially in situations where technology may fail, such as losing a device or lacking WiFi. The email you received with your visa should also indicate the necessity of having a printed copy.
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Phil ******
No dont print but screenshot or download
@John *******
John ********
Print it because they will want a copy of it for their records
Jack ********
@John *******
they hand it back.
Andy **********
The email recommended to print a copy for immigration
John ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Andy *********
my email doesn’t it just says that airlines may ask to see the email.
Andy **********
@John *******
don't no why they would say different ? But I would suggest print one.. sometimes it's a lot easier if you can't get on the internet at the airport
John ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks have already printed it but photo is a bit blurry.
Brandon ************
@John *******
that's fine. Just hand it over with your passport. If they can't read it at least they know you have it and can then check the computer
Bent *************
No need to print, this is 2025!
Jay *******
@Bent ************
they want a printed copy
John ********
@Bent ************
you have no idea what you are talking about in Thailand for the immigration department everything you need to print it for them
Peter **********
@Bent ************
In Thailand it’s actually 2568 and you still need to print in 99% of all situations.
Lynnette *******
I always print stuff that's important. What happens if phone lost, broken, no WiFi signal?
Brandon ************
For Thailand, always print everything. The email you received with your visa should have instructed you to print it.

Hand it over with your passport and final boarding pass when you get to passport control, then when you step away, check the stamp you received to make sure it's correct. Do this every time you step away from passport control.

And don't forget your TDAC when you're 2-3 days away from traveling.
Jan ******************
The visa is attached as a PDF file. Print it out and hand it over along with your passport to the immigration officer.
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