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What to do if I lost my arrival card when extending my tourist visa in Thailand?

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Feb 8, 2024
9 months ago
Graham *******
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Hi I went to immigration today to Extend my tourist visa 30 days ,they seem to be wanting an arrival card from when I first entered Thailand at the end of November,I don’t remember getting one so this might be a problem ,shall I just do a border bounce from Chiangmai to Extend my stay in Thailand
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The user is facing an issue with extending their tourist visa in Thailand due to a potential lack of an arrival card, which they do not recall receiving upon entry. Community members discuss the current immigration procedures, noting that arrival cards may no longer be issued, especially after arrivals by air. They suggest that the user's previous travel requirements may have changed, and offer advice on approaching immigration with the necessary documentation, such as a copy of the passport and arrival stamp. Some users mention that if an arrival card is requested, it could be left blank or that they may need a TM30 form instead. Various opinions on the necessity of the arrival card and tips for travelers navigating visa extensions are shared.
Edward ******
Just go to airport and ask them for one. Fill it out and bingo. My card has been in my passport for years.
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Edward ******
I am sure I did not get one either.
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Paul *********
I want to travel to Thailand for 60 days hopefully extend for another 30 when booking flight do I do 60 day return then cancel return and re book home fligt
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Lorette *****
We did an extension. Only make copies of arrival stamp in passport when you entered
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Aet *****
they need your TM30 slip not a arrival card
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Dorothy ****************
@Aet ****
 not needed
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Dorothy ****************
We have just done our extension. No issues on leaving blank arrival card info. Leave the arrival card info blank but fill in method of transport Air. Need copy of passport,copy of arrival stamp & photo to go along with application form.
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Ole ****
You don't need the arrival card. They just haven't updated the requirements on their websites
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David ******
That arrival card is your boarding pass
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David ******
Your boarding pass (arrival card) to get you on the aircraft
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John ******
@David *****
 not correct boardingpass is for boarding and has nothing to do with arrival
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@John *****
 TM6 are no longer used. In place is the boarding pass aka arrival card is what immigration is asking for. This is the card of your aircraft seat assignment which shows your name, flight information, seat assignment, etc. At immigration, they will ask for your passport and boarding pass. Policy changed sometime after Covid for aircraft arrivals. Unknown to all travelers, this is an important document as the cabin crew doesn’t tell you this.
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Garry ********
They don't give arrival cards at the airport anymore, they just stamp your passport with your departure date which is 30 days from your arrival.
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Christopher *************
Did you enter through an Airport or land entry?
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Pui *****
You can just skip the line on the form to fill it in.
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Neil ********
They stopped giving arrival cards then as a trial. Go back and tell them you were not issued one
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Phil ******
@Graham ******
 when you first arrived where did you stay? Hotel or private?
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Graham *******
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@Phil *****
 private
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Graham *******
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Maybe I should just do a border bounce ?
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Graham *******
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But now I’m staying at a condo

So will be having them issue the tm30
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Phil ******
@Graham ******
 great. You may or may not be fined.

This is a utube just made by a lawyer

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@Graham ******
 damn. TM30 is required and I assume they didn't do one
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Brandon ************
How did you enter Thailand? If you entered by air they are well aware the TM6 has been suspended. But if you entered by land you would have gotten a TM6 and need it for an extension.

Or are they asking you about TM30?
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Graham *******
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@Brandon ***********
 no I was at immigration today filling out the forms when it asked about an arrival card witch I never received at Bangkok airport as far as I can remember , I was going to ask someone there but they had gone to lunch so I will be going back tomorrow to finish off the form , my tm30 should be fine as condo owner has filed it online for me
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@Graham ******
 that's a generic form, just leave it blank.
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John **********
@Graham ******
 just leave the tm6 blank if you flew in
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Neil ********
@Graham ******
 government agreed to trial not issuing cards on arrival. Google it and show them
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Brandon ************
@Graham ******
 all of the forms still ask for TM6 arrival card. But it's been suspended for air arrivals for almost a year now.
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 I am betting they wanted TM30 I think you nailed it
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