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Do I need an entry stamp in my passport to apply for a DTV visa in Thailand if I used an e-gate?

Aug 7, 2025
22 days ago
Carsten *******
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Hi everyone,

I'm about to apply for DTV. I'm in South Africa but didn't get an entry stamp into my passport as I used an e-gate to scan my passport. Is that a problem?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is concerned about the lack of an entry stamp in their passport, as they used an e-gate for entry into Thailand while applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV). Commenters assure that the absence of an entry stamp should not pose a problem and suggest various alternative methods to verify current location.
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Winston ************
No where does it say you need an entry stamp in your passport. If this concerns ways to prove your current location, then there are plenty of other options to use.
Elías ********
Are you a local? Or a foreigner? If they need something else, they'll ask.
Carsten *******
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@Elías *******
I'm South African
Dylan ********
Are you applying in SA? I am planning to go back and apply there so would appreciate feedback on your experience. Cheers
Carsten *******
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@Dylan *******
Have decided to go in on visa exempt and take the next 3 months gathering online work proof. Will come back to Cape Town in December and apply for DTV then.
Dylan ********
@Carsten ******
Thanks. Yeah I'm also going to SA in Dec and will get it done there. Good luck
Carsten *******
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@Dylan *******
you too thanks. Let's compare notes then.