ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS

PDR Lao implementing online Arrival/Departure system

The Lao authorities have introduced mandatory electronic forms for foreigners: they must be filled out not only before entering, but also before leaving the country

The new digital arrival and departure cards will replace traditional paper immigration forms.

The electronic form must be filled out at [[www.immigration.gov.la](www.immigration.gov.la)]([members only]) no earlier than 3 days before arrival and departure from the country - there you must indicate passport details, visa information, purpose of travel and address of stay in Laos.

After filling out the form, a QR code will be generated, which must be shown at the border - it will be valid for 3 days.

At this time the digital card will only be required at the airports of Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse and on the First Laos-Thai Friendship Bridge, connecting Vientiane and Nong Khai Province in Thailand. There are plans to roll out the system country-wide in 2026.

Simple question. What is the difference between a TM47 and a TM30

My fear is that I will be required to go to an embassy in person:

I'm thinking of flying from Thailand to Danang to be in Vietnam while applying for the DTV.

If there are extra documents required, can I submit them electronically from anywhere in Vietnam?

I'm applying for a workation DTV. I don't yet have my own company, but I can show income coming in to my bank account.

How likely is it that I would need to travel to an embassy?

Any DTV holders never filed a 90-day report? Im on a DTV living with my fiance' right now, I setup the TM30 online account under her name and always file it when I get into the country myself. But, we travel so much I'm never in-country for a full 90 days, and I don't see a scenario where I ever will be. Any chance this would trigger anything? Lots of TM30s but no 90-day reporting?

From Jomtien

Agent now saying you need to go to BKK for bank account?

Is that normal?

I have a question in relation to the 65,000 pm deposit for a Non O retirement Visa .... for the 2nd yearly renewal.

First is it correct that the deposit method is only avaliabile where your Embassy will not verify your pension .... which I understand is Australia, USA and the UK?

If that is correct what happens if your nationality is not one of those countries but you have lived and are a permanent resident of one .... ie a New Zealander that has lived and worked in Australia for 25 plus years whose bank accounts, driver licence, tax, investments etc are all in Australia.

I realise no one other than Hua Hin immigration can give a definitive answer but ......?

Thanks in advance 🤗

Hi there.

90 day reporting

Is the 7 days after 90 day limit still the current practice? As in if exit 3-4 days after my 90 day, I don’t need to bother doing the 90 day report?

I saw some unconfirmed chatter about this having changed?

What’s the difference with the ED visa for Muay Thai and the DTV for Muay Thai ? Since the stays are longer and over 5 years are gyms less strict with class attendance ?

If I am not asking this question correctly please forgive me.

Another TM30 question.

My wife is applying to be able to report me staying in her home. Does anyone know about how long it takes for an account approval? Thx

Edit: Asking about my wife's reporting account getting set up.

Hello.

Do u have to do this if u r entering with 30 voa?