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Do I need to print my DTV visa or is showing the email confirmation sufficient?

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Mar 10, 2026

2 months ago

Lewis ****************

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Hi, do I have to print out the DTV visa or is it ok just to show the email confirmation?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

It is generally recommended to print the DTV visa to present it at immigration, as officials prefer physical documentation. While some users confirmed they entered by only showing the email confirmation, others suggested that printing is safer in case of technical issues. Ultimately, having a printed copy facilitates the process and meets the expectations of Thai immigration officials.

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Henrik *****

Paper is so smart,

paper weighs nothing,

paper doesn't run out of battery,

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And Thai officials love paper.

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2 months ago

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

Print it, do yourself a favor

2 months ago

Michael ********

Printed out

Just in case your phone stops working

2 months ago

Luit *****************

@Michael *******

or you meet an IO that insists on having it printed.

2 months ago

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Luit *****************

Alan ******

Showed by email only , they just need to check visa number against what they have on their screen .

2 months ago

Lewis ****************

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@Alan *****

Did you get in with just showing by email?

2 months ago

Alan ******

@Lewis ***************

yes they just need to see the dtv visa and check visa number matches thier system .

2 months ago

CleverRa********

@Lewis ***************

i did multiple times. Not even showing any email- if you fill in TDAC correctly it will all match up automatically.

2 months ago

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CleverRa********

Robert *******

quicky click Acknowledge so you can ask on Facebook

2 months ago

Wannikea *********

It's suggested and requested that you print out the visa and hand it over with your passport at immigration upon entry.

2 months ago

Lewis ****************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Wannikea ********

Ok thank you and do you know if I have to travel into Bangkok for the first time (the airport I selected to enter) or may I travel into another airport?

2 months ago

Wannikea *********

@Lewis ***************

You can do whatever the f you want for the next 5 years. Your application asked intended or proposed.

2 months ago

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Wannikea *********

Do I need to print my visa document for entry into Thailand, or is having it on my phone sufficient?

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