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Do I need to use blue ink for my Thai immigration extension forms?

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Nigel ******

asked Mar 4, 2024

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Just a quick one. I am going immigration this week for my 30 day extension. I have the form and things in my room ready to fill  out. I see somewhere you have to use blue ink pen. Is this correct

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Yes, it is advisable to use a blue ink pen when filling out immigration forms in Thailand, as some offices may insist on it for signatures and form submissions to distinguish original documents from copies. While practices can vary by office, many users recommend using blue ink to avoid redoing forms if they are filled in black.

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Stephen ***********

I used black to fill several forms for 1 year extension.Had to do them all again in blue.!

3 years ago

Biff *******

Blue ink so it doesn’t look like a photo copy. Obviously this was before color copying but some people just insist on it being a ‘thing’ and make you do it in blue.

I think, to be honest, they kind of like you to fill it in when you’re there. 🤷‍♂️

3 years ago

Cliff *********

Yes they have a fixation on blue ink for official forms and signatures

3 years ago

Doug ********

Yes.... Correct

3 years ago

Stuart *********

That’s completely office dependent. Some are anal about requiring a blue pen to fill out the forms and your signatures. Some won’t care if it’s blue or black.

Perhaps state what office you are intending to use and others may be able to advise if they are pedantic about what colour.

Nigel ******

sorry chiang mai

Stuart *********

Ok. I’ll defer to others that may know their policy. I have no idea.

3 years ago

Nigel ******

So just use blue to fill the full form ... thanks

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Nigel *****

, yes. as I mentioned, some offices decline if you use a black ink pen, but never heard of anyone who had to refill the form because of using blue ink.

3 years ago

Nigel ******

@Ellie ******

thanks

3 years ago

Ellie *******

Yes, better use a blue ink pen to put your signature. Some offices accept signatures in black ink, but some others have you fill the forms again with blue-inked signatures if you use black ink.

3 years ago

Nigel ******

I can understand why the forms are all in black you write in blue it stands out more

3 years ago