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I'm preparing for my first 90 day report in Bangkok on a DTV.
The official website lists the following documentation for an in-person report:
1. Passport
2. Departure TM.6 card (TM.6)
3. Notification of staying over 90 days (in case of having already notified of staying over 90 days)
4. Fill in details in TM.47 form and sign your name
I don't have a TM.6 (I understand they may have been stopped years ago?). I also understand the TM.6 has more recently been replaced by the TDAC but I don't have one of those yet either. Can I just ignore this section?
Secondly, for my first 90 day report can I do it in person at the new One Bangkok office (I understand the Chamchuri Square office has closed, although it is still listed on the official website).
So having been stopped at immigration last time I visited and advised to get a proper visa I am now in the process of applying for and SETV. Every photo I upload seems to have an issue although you can clearly see who I am it appears to be the background that's the issue is this likely to cause me a problem as I don't have any clearer photos? It requires flight details even though a visa has not been issued so do I book a flight and take a chance that I might be refused? It asks for accommodation details although my plans are fluid you cannot just put a one night stay in an hotel as it requires you to advise of all your intended stays for the duration of your intended stay which is 41 days in my case. Your advice is greatly appreciated TIA
Did my first 180 day bounce & return with my DTV! Absolutely effortless. Showed the agent my passport, said, “DTV,” included a printout of my visa, and I was stamped for another 180 days with no issues or discussion!
Side note: for anyone looking for a great weekend trip, I chose Singapore and can recommend it warmly. What a wonderful experience! Just the airport alone is worth the trip! I know Singapore has a reputation for being expensive, but the flight was dirt cheap, it’s only two hours, I got a very respectable room for not that much money, and I ate some delicious food at the Hawker’s markets without breaking the bank! There is also a ton to see for absolutely free, like the gardens by the bay, which cost no money!
I don’t think it’s mentioned enough as a great place for a border bounce, and while certainly not the cheapest option, it wasn’t that bad on my wallet, and it was an experience I’ll never forget. Recommended!
Hello all, I've just seen the new tdac rules and flying to Thailand in Wednesday. Is it to late to do the tdac, will I be refused untry if not done within 3 days ? Thanks in advance.
Tried different forums and YouTube vids. but am still not sure and confused with contradictory answers how I fill out the TDAC. If I am travelling from Australia to Bangkok and change over in Singapore ( 2hr change over time) from Australia to Singapore flight number XX. then when I change over and the flight number is XXX from Singapore, so different flight numbers, do I put country where you boarded Singapore or Australia?
I came back by flight to DMK late afternoon Friday 2nd and I need to do my TM30 (I know it’s the landlady’s responsibility but she refuses to do it) and 90 day notification. But are the immigration offices closed because it’s a holiday?
Hey everyone. It has come to my attention that I need to report every 90 days at immigration office. I came into the country in January and was planning on leaving at the end of the month. So what do I do? Anybody know where thr immigration office is at? I'm around Onnut in Bangkok. Wondering if anybody else did not report. I honestly had no idea. Thanks in advance
Hi could I ask advice I need to complete my tdac tomorrow I’m flying from Manchester and have a layover in Dubai I assume I put my departing flight as Manchester but then add my flight number from Dubai to Bangkok ? Everyone telling me something different
Hello, I am planning to apply for a DTV visa soon. However, my passport expires in a little over 3 years.
My question is: will it be possible to transfer a DTV visa to the new passport? Whether it is an e-visa or a visa affixed to the passport by the embassy?
Indeed, I read on a Thai embassy website that DTV e-visas are not transferable to a new passport. If this is not the case, I should think about applying for a new passport before applying for the DTV.