This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

Can I enter Thailand with a DTV visa document from a third country instead of directly from Vietnam?

Jun 6, 2025
22 days ago
Question: Just got my DTV Approved Da Nang (Ho Chi Minh Consulate.) Do I have to fly from Vietnam to Thailand to get my visa document? Or can I go to a neighbouring country for a trip and then from there (i.e Cambodia or Laos) and fly to Thailand? Basically, do I have to pass direct from Vietnam to Thailand to get the DTV visa document, or is it just put in my passport whenever I enter Thailand again from anywhere? It may be a silly question…I just wasn’t sure whether it had to be from Vietnam since it was processed by Ho Chi Minh Consulate…? Thanks!!!
1,207
views
1
likes
22
all likes
7
replies
1
images
7
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
You do not have to fly directly from Vietnam to Thailand to obtain your DTV visa document, as it is emailed to you as a PDF attachment. You can travel to a neighboring country (like Cambodia or Laos) and present your printed e-visa upon re-entry into Thailand. Additionally, it is recommended to print and carry supporting documents in case Thai immigration officials request them.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
John *********
Seriously…and you managed to successfully apply for a DTV🤦🏻‍♀️
John *********
Where exactly are you, all sounds a bit odd, there is no visa document, you would already know this🤦🏻‍♀️
Arun ***************
Just to add to others, along with your printed E-visa, do print out your other supporting documents in the case that the immigration requests for them. It doesn't happen often but it's good to be prepared!
Dca *****
DTV E–Visa is a PDF File

After the e-Visa application has been approved, a confirmation email will be sent to the applicant's registered email. The applicant is kindly requested to print a copy of the confirmation email to present to the airline at the port of departure and to Thai immigration officials in Thailand.
Anonymous ******************
How long did it take
John **********
You will already have your visa document. It gets emailed to you as a pdf attachment. Print it out and show it to thai immigration on arrival, you don't have to travel directly to Thailand
James ********
@John *********
correct ✅