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Can DTV visa holders use the ABC gates at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport?
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DTV holders: ABC gate and passport stamp?
Hi all! I’m a DTV holder with a European passport, arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK). My THIM confirmation says I’m eligible for ABC access.
Since the gate is automatic, how is the entry recorded?
* Is the passport stamped, or is there no stamp at all?
* Did you get a printed slip showing your permitted stay?
* Did the gate accept your DTV, or were you sent to a staffed counter?
I wonder if it's better to use the faster ABC gate or the stuffed counter...
Thanks!
Hi all! I’m a DTV holder with a European passport, arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK). My THIM confirmation says I’m eligible for ABC access.
Since the gate is automatic, how is the entry recorded?
* Is the passport stamped, or is there no stamp at all?
* Did you get a printed slip showing your permitted stay?
* Did the gate accept your DTV, or were you sent to a staffed counter?
I wonder if it's better to use the faster ABC gate or the stuffed counter...
Thanks!
Answer summary
DTV visa holders cannot use the automatic ABC gates at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. They must go through the standard immigration counters to have their passports stamped. Many users reported smooth processing at the normal counters, often with minimal wait times.
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Ross *********
OPUpdate: I asked if I can go to automated gates with my dtv visa and they told me to go to normal ones. I took 10 Min queue and 1 Min to get passport stamped.
No questions as usual, very smooth.
No questions as usual, very smooth.
Kool *******
If you use it you will get a 30 day entry, not a180 day entry.
ConfidentR***********
Got to the normal passport control you need a stamp
ConfidentR***********
Got to the normal passport control you need a stamp
Donald **********
What’s the rush to go through Immigration? In 12+ years of arriving frequently through Suvarnabhumi I’ve always had to wait for my checked baggage arriving!
Elías ********
Vida holders CAN'T use the auto gates for entry. Even if you try, the system won't allow it 😉 It's the same for ANY visa.
Graham ******
Yes they can if they qualify then end up with a 30 day entry. Visa holders MUST NOT use the eGates not cannot ;)
Elías ********
Graham Seal the system won't let it
Graham ******
Elías Molina I don't think that is correct, they'll get 30 days hence the warnings being put out about "losing your visa"
Ross *********
OPElías Molina in the Thim i wrote my visa id and and the end I was eligible for the automated gates. So I wonder why they allow me to go if I need stamp
Gerar ********
Ross Rinaldi THIM is wrong, only visa exempt entries can use the e-gates
Brandon ************
@Ross ********
That doesn't matter. THIM has no idea what that is. It's just telling you that your passport is now eligible for visa exempt entries through the auto gates. If you try using them you will receive a 30-day entry if it even lets you throughElías ********
Ross Rinaldi do you have a visa? Visaless tourists can use the gates, visa holders can't and the system won't let them. The machine screen will display an error message when you try.
Rob ***********
Do not use the E Gate to enter
Bob **********
The E gates are for exempt stamps only
Barry *********
We flew into Phuket on UK 30 Day Visa Free.
Our TDAC said that we were eligible for the E-Gates, which worked brilliantly and with no queues at all.
Our passports were not stamped, but the E-Gates have a printer which prints all of your relevant information and you just have to keep that with your passport.
Our TDAC said that we were eligible for the E-Gates, which worked brilliantly and with no queues at all.
Our passports were not stamped, but the E-Gates have a printer which prints all of your relevant information and you just have to keep that with your passport.
Ant ***********
You need to get a stamp for your DTV entry through an immigration booth .
Greg ******
You generally can't use automated immigration gates when travelling on most visa types. Check with an immigration officer before attempting to use them to avoid potential issues later.
Mark ********
You can use the gates now you receive a email after you go through the gates
Gerar ********
Mark Tabner no you cannot and this will cancel your visa.
ConfidentR***********
Mark Tabner no you can't
Darren *******
Mark Tabner you receive a slip of paper at the gate and it's only for visa exempt entry right now. If they want to change their DTV to a visa exemption then use the egates.
Elías ********
Darren Grist the system won't allow the person to go trhu
Graham ******
Elías Molina yes it will if their passport qualifies hence the warning on the left here
Ant ***********
Mark Tabner
Cannot
Cannot
John **********
You can't use the automatic gates to enter on a DTV, they are currently only available to those entering without a visa at all, visa exempt. You need to go to the immigration desks.
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