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What country should I list as my residence when filling out the TDAC on a DTV?

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TDAC while holding a DTV

Quick question, when filling the TDAC did you put as Country of Residence : Thailand or where you come from ?

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When filling out the TDAC while holding a DTV (tourist visa), opinions differ on whether to list Thailand or your home country as your country of residence. Most commenters suggest that if you are not legally a resident (as a DTV is a tourist visa), you should list your home country. However, some expats who have a Thai license or a residency certificate argue that they have successfully used Thailand as their country of residence due to their permanent address and tax residency status.

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The DTV is a tourist visa, your country of residence remains the same as it was before you obtained the DTV

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Arto ****************

Arto ****************

How are you a Thailand resident if you are on a DTV aka. a tourist visa?

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LongTimeLivi************

LongTimeLivi************

If you're living in Thailand put Thailand.

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Rhys ******

Rhys ******

I’ve been placing Thailand, I’m a Thai tax resident in Thailand and have a permanent address

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Marius *********

Marius *********

TDAC is a formality. Its essentially non-verifiable information at the time of submission

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Chris **********

Chris **********

I have been putting Thailand and never have an issue. I have a Thai licence, I get residency certificates all the time

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Knowledgeabl************

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It’s a tourist visa , you don’t have residency in Thailand , therefore put your home country.

For reason of visiting put holiday since it’s a tourist visa

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Phil ******

Phil ******

You home country isn't Thailand its your passport country

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