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How should I present my Non-O visa when entering Thailand at immigration?

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Entering Thailand with my Visa

Ok so I received my  Non O visa. I have it digitally on my phone and printed copies as well.  When I hit immigration do I just present the printed copy with my passport?

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When entering Thailand with your Non-O visa, you should present your printed visa along with your passport at immigration. While officials may have your information in their system, it is advisable to provide the printed copy to avoid potential mistakes. Additionally, be prepared to show your TDAC if requested, though it can also be displayed on your phone. Always double-check the stamp given to ensure it accurately reflects your visa status.

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Yes I just showed them on my phone

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Short answer. Yes 👍

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Graeme ******

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Yes show them your non o with your passport so he can give the correct stamp, the tdac will be on the system so just have (if needed) the email confirmation and QR code on your phone

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Alan **********

Alan **********

Graeme Mort The VISA wouldn't be on their system ?

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Graeme ******

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Alan Rothwell yeah it will but you want to make sure you get the correct stamp when entering for your benefit 😉

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Graeme Mort perfect

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You don’t need to print off the TDAC. But the evisa should be printed and kept with your passport.

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Daryl *****

Daryl *****

Hand over: Passport , TDAC and Visa ( All printed) get ready to place hand on scanner. Once scanned. Officer 👮 will hand back your papers and jester you onward . 30 seconds tops

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Bob *******

Bob *******

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I showed the TDAC on my phone last time

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Graeme ******

Graeme ******

Bob Viola only need it on your phone if asked. Considering you can complete the TDAC in the airport without being able to print it off so not every one can have a print out

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Richard ********

Richard ********

Yes, and TDAC

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Gerrit ************

Gerrit ************

Yes

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Michael ********

Michael ********

Yes, don't forget your TDAC

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Bob *******

Bob *******

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Michael Surber I won't. I've don the TDAC on 2 other occasions already.

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Ian ********

Ian ********

When I got my extension after 90 days the IO wanted a copy of my Evisa so I would print off a few copies just in case

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Law ********

Law ********

Either one is okay.

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Stuart *********

Stuart *********

Yes. They should have it on their system that you have a non O but may not notice it. Give them the printed version to confirm, and double check the stamp they give you. It’s much harder to correct an error afterwards.

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Alan **********

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May I ask if you've ever seen the actual IO's terminal once a passport is swiped ?

I find it hard to believe everything available isn't right there in front of them, along with the person's past entries.

I know the TDAC is there, as I offered in late November but was told they already saw it. I can't imagine a visa not right there.

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Stuart *********

Stuart *********

As stated. It should be there. But the IO is processing hundreds of people per day. When you’ve previously done 35+ visa exempt you probably get into a “production line mode” and could quite easily miss a visa listing.

I see people weekly coming in to the office with wrong stamps that they failed to notice until it was too late. One yesterday from a guy with a DTV who was stamped in for 60 days and only noticed after 5 days of overstay.

Always print out visas and hand them over with your passport and double check the stamp the IO gives you. Humans make mistakes. It’s way easier to fix on the spot than later and the onus is on you to correct any errors not on the IO for making them.

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Stuart *********

Stuart *********

Yes I’ve seen the terminals. I work at immigration. I also see a lot of those people who don’t check their stamps.

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Alan **********

Alan **********

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Sure they're processing many people but there's only 1 (+partner/family)standing in front of them at a time.

I asked if you've seen the terminals because I would think there wouldn't be lists of all incoming passengers expected, but instead, one swipe of passport would simply bring up ALL that person's details. Family too if traveling together.

TDAC, VISA (if any), history of visits etc, About the only things that need to be done from there is for the IO to ask any questions, take a picture, get the person's prints, stamp the passport, and off you go.

Like my experience this past November.

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