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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

a day 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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The post raises a concern about applying for a DTV visa in Thailand without an entry stamp in the passport, as the user has scanned their passport through an e-gate. The comments clarify that an entry stamp is not a requirement for proving location, and if any additional documentation is needed, the authorities will inquire further. There's also a note about applying for the visa while still in South Africa.

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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.

a day ago

Elías ********

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

a day ago

Dylan ********

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

a day ago

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Dylan ********

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