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What color ink should be used for filling in the TM 7 non-O visa at Jomtien?
TM7 formNon-O visaVisa applicationThailand immigrationInk color for formsJomtien immigrationExpat advice
Dec 1, 2024
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Barry ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello, filling in TM 7 for non-o visa at Jomtiem. I have completed in black pen and someone has just said it must be completed in blue ink. Can somebody please confirm what colour it must be I don't want it rejected. I cannot find answer on Google.Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
When filling out the TM 7 form for a non-O visa in Thailand, it is advised to use blue ink instead of black. While some offices may accept black ink, blue is considered the safest choice to avoid potential rejection. Many users have reported that Jomtien immigration specifically requires blue ink, as it helps in distinguishing original documents from copies. However, experiences may vary by location, with some individuals indicating acceptance of black ink in other areas.
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Colin *******
But if you go on a Friday they may want green ink
Mike ********
I filled my TM7 online and printed it out, so it was all black. It was accepted.
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Mark *********
blue
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Iliyan ***********
I have done a tm8 in Bangkok in black abd it wasn't a problem
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Alessandro **********
I was always required to sign docs in blue ink. My IO is Samut Prakan
Barry ********
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Pete *******
Jomtien will not accept black ink signatures, it must be in blue ink.
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thanks PeteSue **********
@Pete ******
its not about the signature I suppose he meant the all the stuuf you have to fill in the form. The signature has to be blue thats clear. 😉Barry ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sue *********
yes I did thanksReply to
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Andy **********
I was told to use a blue pen, when completing all the forms for Jomtien immigration.
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Steve ********
I always type it, using the online TM7 word document and then print it. As a consequence it is completed in black and that has never been questioned. That is at Hua Hin immigration.
Sue **********
@Steve *******
Back from Phuket Immigration, I was a little afraid they would not accept the forms filled with computer typing, so I filled them with handwriting blue ink. But then I met some fellow expats same age and saw that they had filled the form in advance by typing it but the fonts have to be blue. So thats accepted.Barry ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sue *********
good information thank you SueSteve ********
Weird, but thanks for the information. I will type mine in both colours next time, just in case. 555
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this is Thailand 555Reply to
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@Steve *******
what you are saying makes complete sense and I know is true.If you moved a few Km into Phetchaburi and needed to extend your stay in Cha Am you would need to fill in all forms by hand.
It's just another of the anomalies of living in this wonderful kingdom. 😊
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@Steve *******
doesn't matter what color the document but the signature must be blueSteve ********
@Kim ********
Can't remember what colour ink I used for that, you may have a good point.Reply to
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me too, but I‘m doing mine for the first time in Phuket, so we will see if they accept it.Sue **********
Yes of course
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@Sue *********
Let us know, please.Reply to
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Lou *******
Kanchanaburi immigration always blue ink , maybe different in other immigration offices, good luck
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thanks Lou I should have asked before I filled in the only copy I have agghhhReply to
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John ********
BLUE ink is required but they will be ok with black
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thanks to be safe I'll redo in blueReply to
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Tony *********
Everything in Thailand is blue ink something to do with easier to see if a photocopy or not. If I was you I would re-do it it's not a long form.
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thanks Tony I'm gonna get another formHugh **********
@Barry *******
it’s ok ,as long you sign the bottom of every page with a blue pen .also add your local phone No. So you can use photo copy’s but sign with blue .Barry ********
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cheers HughReply to
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Tony *********
@Barry *******
- you can just download it if you have a printer?Reply to
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Martyn ***********
Blue.. You maybe lucky. In Thailand it's blue.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Martyn **********
thanks I'll do it again , I'm not taking any chances, having to queue for hours again once it's been rejected. AhhhhReply to
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Brandon ************
Blue ink is the safest. Some offices will reject black ink and say it might be a copy. Some offices will accept black but some officers there will reject black. So the safest is to use blue that will be accepted every time.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
thanks Brandon, I thought as much. Oh well off to get another couple of blank copies, I was doing so well completing it stress free for a change 😡Brandon ************
@Barry *******
just give yourself a few extra minutes when you go to the office to apply and fill in the form again then and there. Bring the ones you already filled out and just transcribe the information over. And don't tell the immigration officer that color copy machines exist and requiring blue ink doesn't actually accomplish anything 😜Nick ************
@Brandon ***********
my ink jet does a perfect copy in blue. Shhhhhhsh!Reply to
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Nigel *********
Dont worry about it.
Barry ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Nigel ********
sadly TIT, rules are rules, much easier to follow themReply to
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