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Why did the Immigration Officer ask for my TDAC when it's supposed to be linked to my passport?
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Can back to Thailand today ,on a 1 year extension non o .And the IO asked to see my tdac which I had on my phone .This was weird because I thought it's always linked to your passport?
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The user encountered a situation where they were asked by an Immigration Officer (IO) to show their TDAC on their phone upon returning to Thailand on a 1-year Non-O extension. They noted confusion since they believed the TDAC should automatically be linked to their passport. Community comments explain that while the TDAC system connects to the passport, various issues can arise due to it being a new system. Recommendations included bringing physical copies of documents, as the IOs may ask for documentation even if it's electronic.
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Wolf ******
Some time informatic can fail... you had it.
But you are well prepared and passed without any additional issue 🙏
But you are well prepared and passed without any additional issue 🙏
Laurie **********
I copy and carry everything. You just don't know what they will ask to see
Dennis *********
They do have a copy, however the registration is that you bring a copy with you. They always have a complete manifest from every flight arrival, doesn't stop them asking for your boarding pass, also they have your hotel registrations, don't stop them from asking, because you're required to have all that to present to them on request.
Markus ********
Dennis Starkey been going there for 20 years never been asked to show documents
Chuck ********
If, for any reason, your TDAC doesn’t come up when they scan your passport, they ask to see your copy. They can use the TDAC number to search for it.
Frank ***********
you can just snapshot the QR code you received to show them
BreezyGi*********
You probably made a small typo but they could recognize you with a quick verification.
Ian ********
OPBreezyGiraffe4639 possible because it was approved in about 10 seconds so obviously not checked
BreezyGi*********
Ian Carman yes the computer is only as good as the data you entered. It can recognize small mistakes
Bob **********
I think they spot check I just came back they ask 2 for there’s and 2 nothing
Dave ********
TDAC should be on their computer screen as they process you.
Steve ***********
Did you get a government receipt or you used the wrong website
Ian ********
OPSteve Fortefyve no it was legit otherwise IO wouldn't have accepted it .But as Brandon says it's not 100% so best to have a copy
Steve ***********
Ian Carman hmm, never asked me, but I use old people line
Michael *****************************
If you apply for it when you just have landed,…it’s almost impossible to get a print in the airport,…
And nowhere is it printed that you have to print it.
And nowhere is it printed that you have to print it.
Chris *******
Michael Riddermann Munck Pedersen That's what I thought. I've never seen anywhere where it's said you need to print it out. Even the official TDAC website says you can keep a copy of the QR code on the phone.
Dave ******
Chris Blunt best print it. Nobody has told me I need to breath recently but I find it a good idea.
Lynnette *******
Chris Blunt so if you lose your phone or it's damaged what do you do? Printing important stuff is always recommended.
Dave ******
Chris Blunt how about if your battery goes as you reach the IO because the USB in your plane seat doesn't work?
Chris *******
Lynnette Munoz So if you lose your paper printout, what do you do? In the case of the TDAC there's nothing to show anyway. The immigration officer already has access to the data you submitted because it's liked to your passport. We're living in a digital age now. Paper is so last century.
I never print anything out these days. I've got everything backed up to the cloud and can easily recover it to another device if one gets lost.
I never print anything out these days. I've got everything backed up to the cloud and can easily recover it to another device if one gets lost.
Lynnette *******
I always print stuff. Never rely just on my phone.
Brandon ************
It's supposed to be, but it's still a relatively new system. There can be issues at times.
Patrick *************
Ian ********
OP@Brandon ***********
I suppose my post is to make others aware to always have a copy
Dennis ***********
Ian Carman ALWAYS CARRY A PAPER COPY
Barry *******
Ian Carman yes when it first come out a guy in front of me had his on is phone they sent him back to get it printed already half hour in line so yes get it printed
Longy ****
Barry James all that means is they singled him out for special attention
Glennstev ***********
Graham Seal .it's not the cost ,it's the availability of the printer,and more crap to carry,lose,or get crumpled
Barry *******
Ian Carman depends who is on desk lucky or your not
Graham ******
Barry James costs next to nothing to print it 👍
Ian ********
OPBarry James mine was on my phone no print out
Graham ******
Ian Carman they can ask for it but rarely do
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