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What should I expect during my TM-47 immigration check-in process at Division 1?
TM-4790-day reportThai immigrationexpat advicevisa application processDivision 1 immigrationBangkok immigrationcopy services
Aug 15, 2025
9 months ago
Wade *********
ORIGINAL POSTERGood Morning Group,
I applied for my online queue # for my upcoming Monday immigration check in to report my TM-47. Although I’ve grabbed a queue # I felt like it didn’t matter and was still stuck in line for over 2 hours just to check in with desk person to verify my documents. Could maybe someone who has gone this route at Division 1 immigration explain to me what I am doing wrong. Do I still need to show up hours before my scheduled 8:30am queue line appointment to wait in line…? This is my 1st report for my TM 47. I originally went to IT Square before to apply for my Returning Thai National 1yr visa but they are sending me to the main immigration place next to it. Also will those print shops businesses be open early AM so I can make copies? I’ve never been to main Division 1 place only the IT SQ place.
I applied for my online queue # for my upcoming Monday immigration check in to report my TM-47. Although I’ve grabbed a queue # I felt like it didn’t matter and was still stuck in line for over 2 hours just to check in with desk person to verify my documents. Could maybe someone who has gone this route at Division 1 immigration explain to me what I am doing wrong. Do I still need to show up hours before my scheduled 8:30am queue line appointment to wait in line…? This is my 1st report for my TM 47. I originally went to IT Square before to apply for my Returning Thai National 1yr visa but they are sending me to the main immigration place next to it. Also will those print shops businesses be open early AM so I can make copies? I’ve never been to main Division 1 place only the IT SQ place.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is preparing for their first TM-47 reporting at the Division 1 immigration office in Bangkok and is unsure about the process. They have obtained an online queue number but still experienced a long wait. Other users give advice on improving the process by suggesting going to the main office early, completing the report by mail, or showing up with the appointment confirmation on their phone to reduce wait times. There's also a side discussion on the necessity of traveling outside Thailand periodically.
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Peter *********
Just go inside and show appointment on phone to desk you need to go and then you eliminated any quinng
Jo **********
just travel outside the country
Max *************
@Jo *********
As if that's something expats do 4 times per year.Jo **********
@Max ************
i do 10 times a year - maybe others as well.Max *************
@Jo *********
Yeah, in what universe? I can bet you any sum, that most expats living here long term doesn't leave the country 10 times, not even close to that number.Jo **********
@Max ************
your probably right. But I always go for work. Are all expats here retired? even then it’s nice to travel to Lao or SingaporeReply to
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Roberto *********
If you're in Bangkok, do the 90-day report by mail. I do it every time - never fails. As close as your local post office. 72 baht postage both ways. Total no brainer
Jo **********
@Roberto ********
you take a positive position ion this! that’s really greatRoberto *********
@Jo *********
Of course! If 90-day reporting was not possible by mail, I probably wouldn't even bother doing it. I won't give up a whole day for a silly and unnecessary piece of bureaucracyJo **********
@Roberto ********
i love it!!Reply to
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Max *************
@Roberto ********
Why do it by mail "every time" when you can do it online?Roberto *********
@Max ************
Sometimes online fails. By mail never fails!Max *************
@Roberto ********
You don't need to do the report online the last day. Isn't 15 days enough?Roberto *********
@Max ************
I don't know. Heard too many get denied and then you have to hike out to CW - that's not on my agenda! I stick with the mail as it works every time. I walk past the post office every day going to the gym, so five minutes extra is easy for me! 👍Max *************
@Roberto ********
Maybe you shouldn't listen to people.Loads of them are not doing it the correct way, and sometimes it's just a simple solution like changing browser. Or, maybe they don't understand the window when you can submit the 90-days report online. It's not rocket science.Roberto *********
@Max ************
Neither is sending it through the mail and getting a 100% result. If it ain't broke, why fix it? One rejection and it's a day lost - why take a chance? I have two close friends have had rejections from the online system and they're more savvy than me with technology!Max *************
@Roberto ********
You still have 15 days to do the report. I haven't heard about any problems with the online report and belonging to CW immigration in a long time.Roberto *********
@Max ************
Unfortunately the window closes on mail reporting 14 days out, so getting an online rejection means having to hike out to CW and wasting a day. I can't be bothered to take a risk when it's so easy to do by mail. You've experienced no problems, I've got a couple of mates who have had problems, and plenty of reports in these groups. If it works for you - that's great! I'll stick with my old school method. It's all good!Reply to
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Brandon ************
ALL 90-day reports are done at the main immigration office now. Having an appointment will allow you to go to the front of the line. I believe it's on the 3rd floor now, as it just moved.
Wade *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
Hi there when you mentioned for tm47 & queue online # the front of the line, I haven’t been to division 1 before only the IT Sq location when changing my visa from tourist to Thai national special visa. I know u mentioned 3rd floor but what line are we talking about? The entry line b4 doors open or line after immigration opens to get your spot for meeting with immigration agent? Heard there’s 2 separate lines when the doors open up.Brandon ************
@Wade ********
I'm not sure. I've just seen from other people's reports.Reply to
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Wade *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
thanks for infoDca *****
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Bob **********
Do it online now since you did one in person
Wade *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bob *********
I did and they rejected it & said I had to come in person to manually report.Bob **********
@Wade ********
yes I said do it online now that you did one in personReply to
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Max *************
@Bob *********
This is his first 90 days report.Reply to
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