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What do I need to fill out at DTAC upon arrival with a DTV?

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What exactly do I need to fill out at DTAC when I arrive with DTV? Do I need to fill out a return ticket and date? And if I'm sleeping at a friend's house, do I need to fill out his address?
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Upon arrival in Thailand with a DTV, you are required to fill out the TDAC form (previously referenced incorrectly as DTAC). It's generally expected to include your accommodation address; if you're staying at a friend's house, you should provide their address. Filling out a departure date might not be mandatory, but it's advisable to check current requirements. Additionally, there are comments suggesting that providing a return ticket may be necessary, especially with a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV), to avoid issues at immigration. Bringing a flexible itinerary may also require careful handling of the form details to prevent complications.
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Angela *******
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Peter ********
Peter ********
You need a lawyer to help you !!
Boon ******
Boon ******
Peter Bendix a lawyer, an architect, and a private investigator walk into a dtac office....
Boon ******
Boon ******
Get dtac to send the dtv to AIS and then fill up the cup with cha yen nom yen.
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
Yes you need to do a TDAC and to give the address. Furthermore, your friend must file a TM30 showing that you are staying there.
Tim ********
Tim ********
How did you get a DTV? When you're asking questions like this😳😳🤔🤔🤔
Boon ******
Boon ******
Tim Rowley In times when royal family and nobel committee members are turning out to be....

dont think that him getting a DTV is wild.
Gerry ********
Gerry ********
I have used a 6-month Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) for the past four years and have always entered Thailand without any issues at immigration. I normally stay for around five months during each visit, leave and return before my 60 day stamp

Prior to this, my trips to Thailand were typically short stays of two to three weeks. In 26 years of visiting Thailand, I have never overstayed. I have always held the appropriate visa and have always left well before its expiry date. In fact, I have rarely stayed anywhere near the full 60-day permission stamp in my passport nor the full 6 months of my visa

My initial METV visa application in the UK this year was accepted without the requirement to provide a return ticket, as my travel plans during the visa period were flexible. I arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport without any problems. I later

Travelled to Singapore and came back into Thailand without any problems. I then travelled to Vietnam for one week and, upon returning to Thailand, I was taken to the immigration office because I did not have a return flight to the UK. I believe this may have been because I left the relevant field blank on the TDAC form. This was due to my flexible itinerary.

I understand that a return ticket even on a METV is now required ( and I know there are various online options of showing a return ticket)

I’m in the process of doing the retirement visa now to save any further issues.

The METV worked for me for 4 years but it just seems that using this for long term can arouse suspicion at immigration.

Constructive comments please 😀
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
Gerry Durkin I think you will get much more peace of mind with a retirement visa. And it doesn’t seem to be much hassle.
Dan *******
Dan *******
This is cause for concern. Thank you for your comment. I come to Thailand to escape the winters and want to be able to use the “proper visa” . I’m beginning to think there isn’t one. I have no plans to retire anytime time soon and thought I would apply for the METV next time I come but if I’m going to be interviewed/interrogated for just wanting to visit with a METV , I’m going to rethink my decision.

I think that Thailand’s tourism will continue to decline. There are other places to visit that are much more welcoming. So much for the land of smiles.
Gerry ********
Gerry ********
Malkolm MacTavish They need to change the wording of the METV because what I’ve done and what you’ve said , we have done it by the rules, however as we know rules here change daily and are interpreted differently by each official.

Time for O Visa
Malkolm ***********
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Gerry Durkin Thanks Gerry, that's good info. I'm from Scotland and done similar to you this last 2 years. I spend 3 months of winter in Thailand with 2 short breaks out, Saigon, S'pore etc. Was told to get visa for next year by I/O after 3rd/final entry on this trip. They are denitley enforcing the rules more.
George *********
George *********
Ffs...
Angelo ***********
Angelo ***********
I can not await for FB to finally have a facepalm smiley.
Steve *******
Steve *******
Are you stupid, just fill out the arrival forms, how hard is it
Boon ******
Boon ******
Steve Adams if you want to know "how", theres only one way to find out
Dan *******
Dan *******
How hard is it to be courteous ? Guess that’s one of the many reasons you’re alone and unhappy.
Thai *******
Thai *******
Unbelievable are you old enough to have a passport?
Bob ******
Bob ******
Get your abcs and 123s in order
Andy **********
Andy **********
Google
Inem *******
Inem *******
Accommodation is just a formality, you can put in the address where you stay. It's compulsory to fill but not a strict requirement. I mean they don't even go and check at that address.
Lynnette *******
Lynnette *******
You fill out the boxes with an *asterix. Pretty simple. It asks for an address, so just put it in. It doesn't ask what type of place.
Tony **************
Tony **************
Lynnette Munoz what exactly is an *asterix? Do I need to read the directions on the TDAC?
Keith ********
Keith ********
Tony Nunyabizness sorry I couldnt resist 😉
Lynnette *******
Lynnette *******
Each box says what it's for. Name: put your name. Address: put address. Etc etc.
Lynnette *******
Lynnette *******
Tony Nunyabizness * that's an asterix.
Christer *****
Christer *****
The mobile operator?
John **********
John **********
TDAC. You can ignore the departure date, it's not required
Rick ************
Rick ************
DTAC is a phone company.......
Ian *******
Ian *******
Rick Kowalewski then put their details if that's what you think they want.
Rick ************
Rick ************
Ian Whyte <---- Idiot !
Maksym ***********
Maksym ***********
Ian Whyte put where? DTAC is mobile company. TDAC - arrival form.

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