Answereda year ago
Are holders of a valid 5-year DTV visa being denied entry into Thailand?
Is it true people with valid 5 year DTV Visa are being denied entry into Thailand or even just given 60 days only instead of 6 months?
Answer summary
There are mixed reports regarding the acceptance of the 5-year DTV visa upon entry to Thailand. While some individuals have successfully entered with a full 6-month stamp, there have been isolated incidents where entry was limited to 60 days, particularly for those with changed passports. It appears that misinformation and specific cases of visa issues have created confusion, but overall, as long as the visa is legitimate and the holder follows the rules, entry should not pose significant problems.
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Anonymous ******************
You won’t have no issue. I been in this group for a while and there’s a certain group of ppl I’d say purposely giving out the wrong information. If you got a DTV you have no to worry about as long you follow the rules.
Anonymous ******************
No
Hiren ********
Entered seven times in six months with no issues
MORE ******
A DTV visa is classified as a tourist visa, so you may be asked for a return ticket, cash, and a hotel reservation. Therefore, you should be prepared for this. If you are unsure about anything, it's best to book a fast track meeting with an officer.
Greg ********
I saw one post on here about someone in Phuket getting 60 day as they had a new passport and the DTV was on the old one. Not heard of any other examples
Maurizio **********
If your visa is legit and you follow the rules, I don't think it would happen... but, at the same time, if you have a DTV and you pretend to stay here 5 years and make daily border runs every 6 months, maybe the officer will ask you something...I use common sense
Biff *******
@Maurizio *********
and what do you imagine they would ask someone using a multi entry visa to enter multiple times?Maurizio **********
@Biff ******
just try, and then you tell me ;)Maurizio **********
@Biff ******
it's about abusing the system, staying here for 5 years using visa runs every 6 months. Am I an officer? Of course not. Can an immigration officer not let you in even if you have a legit visa? YES, IT' UP TO HIM! No matter what questions they ask, the fact is that if they do, you could even get a 60-day , or even worse, not be allowed to enter... try to see the big picture, it's not that hard... and use common sense, and you'll never be wrong".... btw, if you are curious about questions, so maybe you can understand better the big picture: "why don't you go home to see your family? Do you love your family?" I wish now everything is much clear for you...Biff *******
@Maurizio *********
So, after you posted that entering multiple times on a multi entry visa which is specifically designed to do just that will prompt questions from the immigration officer, you have no idea, or further comment on, what those questions might be? Ok then, that in itself defines the value of your opinion.
Thank you.
Waqar ********
I would have responded sarcastic but I have a flight in 2 days so I need to be careful of my digital prints. 😄 Bro, chill. All those chaos is about visa free. DTV is a visa.
Greg ********
@Waqar *******
Good practice. I have to hold my tongue so much these days and remember the Chinese proverb "Do not tempt the Gods". 🙂
Gerald ***************
Came through bangkok international yesterday. Big smiles and a 6 month DTV stamp in my passport. Thank you Thailan.
Anonymous ******************
@Gerald **************
Hi did you print your visa or show it on the phone?Gerald ***************
Anonymous participant 288 printed it just incase.
Anonymous ******************
I’ve had mine ready on my phone but they noted it was already attached to my passport on their system, didn’t need to show the visa at all & they were already aware of it.
Aaron *****
So much misinformation is being passed around. I just saw a video on this bs, and then the guy says comment Thailand, and I'll sell you my guide on how to do it right
Jason ***************
@Aaron ****
so how can we doAaron *****
@Jason **************
how can you do what? exit and re-enter on a DTV? Buy a ticket, go somewhere, enjoy a few days away. Return, do your TDAC, dont forget that it's important. Hand the IO your TDAC and DTV printout along with your passport, smile, get a stamp, and walk in. You are lucky I didn't make you comment "Thailand" so sell you that information.
Elías ********
No 🤣
I mean, it's not 100% impossible, but that would be for very specific cases, not for the general public.
There are a lot of people who got the DTV unlawfully (doctor ed documents, f ake soft power courses, etc. etc) or that have broken the Immigration laws (by working illegally in Thailand) after getting it. It's only natural that Immigration would deny entry if they have proof or a reasonable doubt about specific persons.
Any visa isn't a gold free-pass card, but most of the people have no reasons to worry about.
I mean, it's not 100% impossible, but that would be for very specific cases, not for the general public.
There are a lot of people who got the DTV unlawfully (doctor ed documents, f ake soft power courses, etc. etc) or that have broken the Immigration laws (by working illegally in Thailand) after getting it. It's only natural that Immigration would deny entry if they have proof or a reasonable doubt about specific persons.
Any visa isn't a gold free-pass card, but most of the people have no reasons to worry about.
Siggi *******
@Elías *******
don't post lies, all the time you post wrong things, nobody got denied or 60 days, the immigration officer at the border don't know anything about your reason of DTV, and if you would work illegal then you would be arrested at your work place. So stop spreading lies!
Elías ********
@Siggi ******
you're tagging the wrong person. I'm not the OP.
DTV_Be*******
Unless they post it or do a video of them in bkk detention hotel
I won’t believe it
Everyone will do clickbait algorithms to maximize views
I won’t believe it
Everyone will do clickbait algorithms to maximize views
David *******
No - where did you hear this unfounded rumor
Wannikea *********
The only recent instance of this was somebody who had changed passports. It appears the io made a mistake and would not give the 180 day DTV stamp with the old passport number.
Sefton ********
No..
The first days of the new orders the Laos border points told people not to exit as they could not exit and re-enter the same day. That was incorrect applications of the new rules and has now stopped.
The first days of the new orders the Laos border points told people not to exit as they could not exit and re-enter the same day. That was incorrect applications of the new rules and has now stopped.
Ben *****
Any verification of that? There was a post yesterday and multiple people said this was still the case having tried it in the past week.
Sefton ********
@Ben ****
Only reports from the CM tours going up that it was all back on as of later on 17th.. If its still happening link any posts as its worth noting.
Paul *******
@Sefton *******
Good to know, but I always knew that as long as you were not returning the same day (or if you came by car, thus being in the car lane) you wouldn't even be questioned. However, it is also re-assuring that those on DTVs who may want or need to re-enter the same day can do so...
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