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How do I prepare for my DTV visa approval and stay in Thailand?

Oct 18, 2025
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Elizabeth ********
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πŸŽ‰ My DTV visa was approved in Hanoi, and I’m now in Thailand! The process went smoothly and everything worked out great πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­βœ¨
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user has successfully obtained their DTV visa in Hanoi and shared their experience of the process, which went smoothly. Community members congratulated them and provided useful advice, such as printing out the visa approval email, being prepared to show proof at check-in, and completing the necessary 90-day reporting and TM 30 requirements after arrival in Thailand.
90 DAY REPORTING RESOURCES / SERVICES
  • Use the trusted Thailand 90 Day Reporting Service to get your in-person report done and mailed to you for as low as 375 THB (even if the online system doesn't work for you).
  • For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
  • Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
James ********
Thank You for your helpful report πŸ‘

Congratulations πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Elizabeth ********
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@James *******
Thank you for more information. Yeah I did all the same! It was super helpful but I didn’t print it out I just showed it from my phone. All was fine πŸ™Œ
Finn *******
Congrats πŸ™
Elizabeth ********
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@Finn ******
Thank you πŸ™Œ
Anonymous ******************
@Elizabeth *******
when did you applied and when was the dtv approved?
Elizabeth ********
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Anonymous participant 801 I went Hanoi on 8th early morning and submitted application on the same day and I got visa approval on 15th Oct. πŸ‘
Anonymous ******************
@Elizabeth *******
congratulations. 6 working days is fast.
Elizabeth ********
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Anonymous participant 801 Yes, it was pretty fast. Thank you. 😊
Josh ********
Congratulations. The hard part is over. Don’t forget to do your 90-day report in ~90 days, and every 90 continuous days in the kingdom. Ask for a TM 30 printout from one of your hotels so you have one later. It’s required along with the TM 47 to complete the 90-day notice.
Elizabeth ********
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@Josh *******
Thank you.