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Should I buy a green channel or can I pass through customs easily to get my DTV stamp?

DTV Visa Thailand Immigration Customs Procedures Border Runs Visa Issuance Reentry Issues

Nov 19, 2025

12 hours ago

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

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Hi everyone. I applied for a DTV in Cambodia and received it while I was in Thailand. I need to fly out to get a stamp in my passport (I have seven border runs). Question: should I buy a green channel, or can I easily go through customs and get a DTV stamp in my passport? Has anyone else had any problems with this?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on traveling back to Thailand to get a stamp for their DTV visa obtained in Cambodia while currently in Thailand. They inquire about whether to use the green channel for customs or if they can pass through without issues. Community responses raise concerns about the legality of obtaining the visa while in Thailand, possible scrutiny at immigration due to this status, and general advice on handling customs upon return.

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Thoughtfu*********

Avoid going to any immigration offices within Thailand (not at border crossings). I have heard of immigration officers cancelling people’s DTV if they work out that you were inside Thailand when it was issued. Immigration at the airport or other border crossings on arrival could do the same. But they are less likely to scrutinise the passport since they have less time. It’s still a risk but you have no other option.

10 hours ago

Andi ***********

As a DTV holder you should have no problem reentering. Your past record of border runs is the perfert reason to get a DTV.

11 hours ago

Cesar *******

I wonder if Immigration, after your return to Thailand, will figure out that you have been in Thailand while the visa was being processed. Let us know. I will put my money on Immigration.

11 hours ago

Greg ********

@Cesar ******

I have never seen any posts where Immigrstion actually did this.

9 hours ago

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

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@Cesar ******

If I pass the border without problems, are you ready to put your money for me?😅

9 hours ago

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

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@Cesar ******

😅

11 hours ago

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Ben *******

Did you apply for the visa whilst being in Thailand ? How did you get around the stamp showing where you are ? I've heard of a few people doing this now

11 hours ago

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

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@Ben ******

No, I applied for a visa when I was in Cambodia. But they took three weeks to process it, so I returned to Thailand and received it by mail.

11 hours ago

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

Anonymous participant hi Did they call you for interview?

8 hours ago

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

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Анонимный участник 850 Nope

7 hours ago

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

Contact an agent. Use a VIP entry service at the airport. Thai friendly visa services are good.

9 hours ago

Ben *******

Anonymous participant agh yes ok understood I am looking to do a similar thing . From what I understand you can just leave from an airport and fly back in the next day with your visa to activate it

11 hours ago

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Ben *******

John **********

In theory you should not have a problem but you should not have been in Thailand when the visa was issued, you should have remained in Cambodia, so not sure if they will have something to say about that.

11 hours ago

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

@John *********

immigration doesn’t care.

10 hours ago

Drax ***********

@John *********

Yes they may see the travel back to Thailand before the DTV was issued and revoke his DTV. I’ve read of that here somewhere but it was when the person went for their 90 day report and had their DTV revoked. As I’ve always read one must wait till their DTV is approved to return to Thailand.

10 hours ago

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

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@John *********

Thank you 🙏

11 hours ago

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

Robert *******

Just go trough customs but be aware do not take any illegal items in your luggage.

Use the gate with nothing to declare.

BTW stop at an Immigration booth as they stamp passport based on your visa.

Do not forget to make a TDAC.

11 hours ago

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

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Thank you 🙏

11 hours ago

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

Will I face issues with DTV entry upon returning to Thailand?

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11 days ago

What is the process for entering Thailand on a DTV visa, and what should I expect at immigration?

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