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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?

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Aug 7, 2025

9 months 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.

9 months ago

Elías ********

Are you a local? Or a foreigner? If they need something else, they'll ask.

9 months ago

Carsten *******

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@Elías *******

I'm South African

9 months ago

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Carsten *******

Dylan ********

Are you applying in SA? I am planning to go back and apply there so would appreciate feedback on your experience. Cheers

9 months ago

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.

9 months ago

Dylan ********

@Carsten ******

Thanks. Yeah I'm also going to SA in Dec and will get it done there. Good luck

9 months ago

Carsten *******

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@Dylan *******

you too thanks. Let's compare notes then.

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Carsten *******