Can I enter Thailand on a visa exempt status while waiting for my visa to process, and is a digital copy of my visa sufficient for entry?

Visa Exemption Non-Immigrant Visa Visa Processing Thailand Entry Requirements Travel from Vietnam to Thailand

Nov 16, 2024

a month ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello, we are in Vietnam and my husband got his DTV after 5.5 working days. In all we will have been here for two weeks when we leave Monday and mine looks like it's still processing. I have 2 questions:

Should we or can we just come in on visa exempt until mine comes through and then leave again?

If it comes through when we land in Thailand, is it enough to be shown on a phone?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user inquired about the possibility of entering Thailand on a visa exempt basis while their visa is still processing. They also asked if a digital copy of the visa is acceptable upon arrival in Thailand. Responses indicated that entering Thailand on a visa exemption is possible until the visa is issued, but it is advisable to wait until the visa is granted. Additionally, a digital copy of the visa should be sufficient for entry, but it is recommended to verify specific requirements with the embassy.

John **********

I'd strongly advise you stay in Vietnam until the visa is issued

a month ago

Ma *********

What did you include in CV?

a month ago

Lena *******

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@Ma ********

We signed my husband up to get fit at a combat ('Muay Thai') school. It's a legitimate paid for course.

a month ago

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Lena *******

Wannikea *********

Yes and yes. By we, do you mean I? Check the particular embassy website to make sure they don't have any restrictions on staying in Vietnam once you apply. Have they asked or have you supplied copies of all your passport pages already?

a month ago

Lena *******

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@Wannikea ********

Yes, we've done the passport stamp page, the money and last time we looked we were in the final stage, 'Processing, pending approval' which was the final stage before my husband got the primary DTV and then applied for me. They seem to have a process where they prefer you to give them one document at a time. They did it with my husband. I think it will come through on Monday.

a month ago

John **********

@Lena ******

it will likely come through on the day they provide for processing time starting from when you last supplied information. So if they have a 5 working day processing time and you last supplied information on Thursday you will likely receive it next Thursday assuming there are no holidays

a month ago

Lena *******

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@John *********

Ah it resets.

a month ago

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Lena *******

What should I do if I'm in Thailand on a visa-exempt entry while my DTV application is pending?

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