@Jason *********

There are many applicants where is is clear they were working on tourist or Ed visas if one was to scratch the surface. The MFA are not at all interested in this with regard to the DTV. Not in their wheelhouse.

I doubt those doing the assessment take any of that into account. They have approved those that have overstayed and been blacklisted. They have approved those where it would be obvious they have worked while not allowed. They are not looking for any of this. They have a set of criteria and look at it and are approved or not on that basis.

@Ado ******

The TM6 is now digital and called the TDAC. You complete online up to 72 hours before arrival

Many people have done the same. The Embassy staff are not looking for this.

When working here I went years without ever doing a 90 Day Report as travelled on business. No problems at all. Many others in the office the same.

@So***

There was an advert in another expat group from a driver to that border. 2500 for DTV holders. Sorry cannot remember which group but if I come across it will share.

There have been recent reports of people doing it there with no issues.

Anonymous participant The person who got approved said they were helpful. If it was me I would go over and ask one of the service staff who are about and ask exactly what is required. I asked about something different and they were very helpful and gave me a step by step guide for what I needed. They are very helpful. Definately very different to any other immigration office I have dealt with. Costs nothing to ask.

@Kimberly *********

I really think the risk is close to zero at the moment anyone having to show 500k at an entry point. This is coming from a 30 year Project Manager who used to harp on about risks lol :-)