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Can I enter Thailand visa-exempt for a short visit if I hold a valid DTV?
I have a valid DTV, but I'm only visiting for three days before flying to Japan. Can I enter visa-exempt this time and use my DTV when I return? I was hoping to use the Automated gates to save on time ? British . many thanks
Answer summary
The user inquires about entering Thailand visa-exempt for a three-day visit while holding a valid DTV (dual-entry visa). The consensus from comments suggests that it is advisable to use the DTV upon entry to avoid potential risks, including possible complications with e-gates since visa holders may not be permitted to use them. Various responses caution against using the automated gates and recommend going through the immigration desk to ensure compliance with immigration rules.
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Garrett ***********
If you have a visa there's no reason to not enter with it. The DTV is multiple entry, no reason to risk having issues with it in the future.
CheerfulP*********
@Garrett **********
err what about if you have a 60 day visa and need to enter for 2 days before returning the month after for the 60 day visitGarrett ***********
CheerfulPapaya1028 He doesn't have a "60 day visa." He has a 5 year multiple entry DTV visa
CheerfulP*********
@Garrett **********
you said if you have a visa then no reason to not enter with it. I pointed out a good reason
Yeah in the case of a dtv that multi entry
Graeme *******
Why do so many go on about the auto gates, is it a big problem waiting in line.
Ian ********
Graeme Drake it can be a real long PITA at BKK some days.
Graeme *******
Ian Hornby we arrived during covid talking about a long wait but that's the way it was.
James ********
Absolutely NO. USE THE THAI IMMIGRATION DESK OFFICER.
Pete *******
Visa holders cannot use the entry e-gates.
Scott ******
Save time at the egate🤔😁
John **********
You have a visa, I'd recommend using it. There's a fair chance the egates will reject you anyway and you'll have to go back and queue
Pui *****
Some visa types have specific warnings issued by their granting agencies that using the automated gates will invalidate and cancel your visa. BOI warns this for LTR visa holders, and Thailand Privilege warns this for PE visa holders. I wouldn't want to chance it if I had a DTV.
James ********
@Pui ****
correct ✅
Michael ********
Unlikely. They will see that you have a visa on their screen.
Darren *******
Michael Lucken I don't think it would. It asks you if you're entering visa exempt on the autogate so I'm going to guess if you answer yes then any visa you hold will be cancelled if you proceed. Answer no and I'd guess it will tell you to go join the queue.
Michael ********
Darren Grist Ah through the automated gate. Good point. The Poster did not ask this question.
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