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Do I need to keep my EVisa approval letter safe for five years after getting my DTV?

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Nov 18, 2025
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My DTV just got approved by London Embassy at 19:30 UK time. I applied on 28thbof October. Took two tries but totally worth it. Do I have to keep my EVisa approval letter safe for five years ow will they rely on the stamp I will get on my passport
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The user recently had their Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) approved by the London Embassy and is concerned about the necessity of retaining the EVisa approval letter. Comments from other users clarify that while no visa stamp will be placed in the passport, it is advisable to keep a copy of the approval letter safe as it may be requested at immigration. The only stamp received upon entry will be the one indicating the start of their 180-day stay in Thailand.
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Mike **********
Yes a lot of time they want to see my visa so i just print out a copy when i go through immigration
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KC ****
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@Mike *********
 I got two laminated copies lol 😂 only cost me £2 to get them both laminated by a photo shop
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Madhu ******
may i ask if u apply for workation or soft power?? im about to apply for soft power (muay thai) @ london UK embassy
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KC ****
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I know tell me about it Northern Ireland is even colder lol 😂
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Madhu ******
anything below 15 degrees is too cold mate!!!!

although ive seen on yootoob that there is a lot of flooding in phuket, pattaya & bangkok - but not sure if it has cleared up yet!!!!!
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@Madhu *****
 yeah I would say so definitely
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 ok kool - im hoping to apply in a couple days - so will see what they say. im also going to print & laminate the visa. its not even december yet here in london & im freezing!!!! LOL
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No accommodation proof in a Thailand. Proof of residence in UK I provided council tax bill
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Madhu ******
so they should b ok with just a hotel name?? i plan to stay in bangkok for a week b4 heading to chiang mai
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 i never showed proof of accomadation.
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 I did freelancer remote worker category so I don’t have to attend any courses thank God
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Madhu ******
aaaah ok - ive put 'intended' flight for december 3 - but havent booked a ticket yet!!
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 did they require an ACTUAL flight ticket & accomodation booking - or did u just put 'intended' flight & hotel booking??
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 no they required proof of a ticket to Thailand. Told me to give them enough time to process the visa so I booked the flight for 12th of December. I had to give a screenshot of my E Ticket and flight details
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Thanks guys 🙏
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John *******
You don’t receive a visa stamp in your passport, so you will need the letter. Only stamp you will receive is the entry stamp that shows you have 180 days in country. This entry stamp makes no reference to the length of the DTV
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Dan **********
No stamp in passport until arrival stating start of you’re 180 days. Yes print and hold copy of evisa as they will likely

Ask to see a copy at immigration
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