What should I present when entering Thailand with my Non-O Visa and do I need a new TM-30 upon arrival?

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Hi there from Europe,
I recently received my Non-O Visa for 90 days based on Thai Wife through Thaievisa website.
I received basically a PDF file, is that the visa I must show when flying there and entering Thailand?
Normally in the past (for other visas at least) the passport was sent to immigration and returned to me with the whole page stamped as a visa.
Do I need to go to immigration when I land in Thailand so they put like the visa stamp on the entire passport page, or they will only do that after I extend my visa for 1 year?
Oh and finally, if I am staying in the same condo with the contract in my name, do I need to get a new TM-30 from immigration when arriving? My wife and I have been living there together for almost 2 years now and now we have been in Europe for almost 3 months.
Has anyone been in this situation and knows the answer? I would really appreciate any advice.
Thanks a lot 🙏🏻

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user received a Non-O Visa via the Thaievisa website and is inquiring about the entry process to Thailand. They want to know if the PDF received is sufficient for entry,  if they need to go to immigration for a stamp upon arrival, and whether a new TM-30 form is required upon returning to their condo after three months abroad. Multiple comments clarify that the PDF serves as the visa to present at immigration for entry where they will be stamped accordingly. Regarding the TM-30, it's suggested to check with local immigration as policies can vary.

Tod ********* · Answer

AND remember seeing as that PDF is your visa, you need to keep a copy of it when you go to the immigration office for any extension on this 90 day stamp you get when you enter

Dan ******* · Answer

I just arrived in Thailand with the same 90 day nonO married to a Thai e.visa. Just print out the page that has the QR code on it. What I do is paper clip it to the page that immigration will stamp, that way immigration will see it before they stamp you in, but it’s always a good idea to double check that stamp for the full duration of your evisa

Jon ****** · Answer

Regarding the TM30, you and your wife might want to check with the immigration office near your condo ASAP when you get back.

Or you might ask the owner or property manager to file a new TM30 for you (and ask them to give you a print out of the screen capture that they filed it).

I think technically, if they require you to have a new TM30, it may need to be done within a day or two of arrival.  Safe travels.

Ellie ******* · Answer

That PDF file is your VISA. It's now a sticker-less visa through the eVIsa system. Print it out and present it with your passport when you enter Thailand. You will be stamped in based on your Non-O visa.

Q. Do I need to go to immigration when I land in Thailand so they put like the visa stamp on the entire passport page, or they will only do that after I extend my visa for 1 year?

-> you already have a Non-O visa as PDF and get an entry stamp at passport control upon your entry to Thailand, that's all you will get based on your visa. When you go to the local immigration office to apply for 1-year extension after about 2 months, you will get a half-page size extension stamp.

Q. do I need to get a new TM-30 from immigration when arriving?

-> That is your local immigration office policy. Most require you to submit TM30 again when you are back from abroad even to the same address. Some offices don't if you are back to the same address.

Check with your local office for their policy on TM30.

What should I present when entering Thailand with my Non-O Visa and do I need a new TM-30 upon arrival?

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