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How fast is the immigration process at Bangkok (BKK) with a DTV?

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Hi everyone, 

Got in at BKK after a weekend in Ho ch Minh. Female Immigration Officer, asked me to show the DTV. Then stamp done. Got out of BKK in 20 mins total.

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A user shared their positive experience with the immigration process at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), noting a quick exit within 20 minutes after presenting their Departure Tourist Visa (DTV). Comments from the community included observations about speed in the immigration lane and personal experiences using their phones to show the DTV without issues.

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I used my phone to show the dtv has been okay the 2x I’ve gone.

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James ********

James ********

thank you for your helpful reply ✅

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SoftFal*******

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Ive been thru that ”thai passport” lane with my gf several times and not once they asked anything

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Michael ********

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So long 😁

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@Michael *******

20 mins from plane to taxi not just immigration lol

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Michael ********

Michael ********

so fast 😁

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