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I have question if anyone would know the answer I would be grateful. I have DTV and my passport is getting full, and I want to know if I need to get new passport do I need to apply for DTV again ? Or it could be linked with my new passport. Thanks
I am, currently immobile. My 90 day report was due (My 1st since returning from Vietnam in July) I did try on line, but it was refused of course. I had an agent do it for me and all is well. One thing bothers me though, Imm Officer at CW KEPT MY TM30. Now I have done 90 day reports at CW and have never been asked for, or even to produce my TM30. Is this now a requirement at CW?
(I still have my original TM30 which was done when I first arrived 6 years ago)
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.
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?
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 ......?
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.