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Can I stay in a transit hotel in Bangkok while waiting for my DTV visa?

DTV Visa Visa Status Thai Immigration Transit Hotels Visa Application Process Travel to Thailand

Mar 6, 2025

3 days ago

Nevo *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

I have a flight soon to Bangkok, but I still haven't gotten the DTV visa.

I was thinking maybe of staying in a transit hotel until I get it.

Do you think it's possible?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user has a flight to Bangkok but has not yet received their DTV visa. They are inquiring whether staying in a transit hotel is a viable option until the visa is processed. Community members suggest that it is generally better to remain in the country where the application was made, as there may be requirements from the embassy. Some share experiences of expediting their visa applications through communication with their embassy. Ultimately, it is noted that it is possible to return to Thailand on a visa-exempt basis if the visa is delayed.

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Nevo *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

I got my DTV after visiting the embassy; thank you, everyone, for your help!

2 days ago

Tammi *****

@Nevo ******

Thank you for updating us! Which city did you apply?

2 days ago

James ********

@Nevo ******

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

2 days ago

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James ********

Anonymous ******************

As advised from others above, it's better to stay in the country of application. However, you mentioned it's cheaper for you to lose the the dtv fee than stay longer in your country, you could just fly back to Thailand on a visa exempt (if your passport permits) and hope it gets approved then. Once approved then just leave Thailand and come back to get the dtv stamp. If it gets denied then yes, you can apply in vietnam as you mentioned. Most people get approved within 5-10 business days there