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What are the experiences at the Thailand entry border with a DTV Visa, especially regarding questions and potential rejections?
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Dec 13, 2025
5 months ago
Happy **********
ORIGINAL POSTERArrived Bangkok a few days ago with a new DTV Visa issued in Vancouver.
Thirty Seconds until six month entry stamp. Zero Questions. Female IO.
I am curious. Despite some people getting thouroughly questioned upon entry, has anyone had FIRST HAND experience of actually getting rejected from entry at the border with a DTV Visa, or are these concerns unwarranted?
Also does anyone getting thoroughly questioned or verified come from what might be labeled a first world country or travel on a top tier passport (ie. Western Europe, Five Eyes Nation, Japan/S Korea…
And if questioned thoroughly, or asked for extra information, was your visa issued in Laos or Vietnam?
Curious if there are any patterns of inquiry.
(Please keep this thread kind. 🙏🏼)
Thirty Seconds until six month entry stamp. Zero Questions. Female IO.
I am curious. Despite some people getting thouroughly questioned upon entry, has anyone had FIRST HAND experience of actually getting rejected from entry at the border with a DTV Visa, or are these concerns unwarranted?
Also does anyone getting thoroughly questioned or verified come from what might be labeled a first world country or travel on a top tier passport (ie. Western Europe, Five Eyes Nation, Japan/S Korea…
And if questioned thoroughly, or asked for extra information, was your visa issued in Laos or Vietnam?
Curious if there are any patterns of inquiry.
(Please keep this thread kind. 🙏🏼)
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses experiences and inquiries regarding entry into Thailand with a DTV visa. The author, recently arrived in Bangkok, is curious about the likelihood of being denied entry and whether rigorous questioning at the border correlates with issuing countries of the visa. Commenters share their experiences, noting that they faced minimal to no questioning upon entry, and suggest that previous visa history may influence border control scrutiny. Many express that there have been no reported cases of denied entry associated with the DTV visa.
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Anonymous ******************
People rarely post about NOT having problems.
I've been in and out on DTV about every month the last year with no hassles.
I've been in and out on DTV about every month the last year with no hassles.
Dane ********
Just a tourist visa
Ian **********
I suspect the people being question have had an extensive history of long-term stay in Thailand using visa-exempt entry. This will put a red flag on their file activating secondary screening. There have been no reports of denied entry with a DTV visa.
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@Ian *********
why would they have been issued a DTV if they have 'red flags' ?Reply to
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Luit *****************
When you have a valid visa, comply to the visa rules, nothing very special in your files, entering should be easy.
Dane ********
Malaysia was good for 60 day extension last year ,have no experience in 2025 though
Anonymous ******************
Wow. So do you think the visa validity changes based on where it was issued? I want to go to neighbouring Vietnam for my DTV application
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 556 Visa validity is not different on where you did get the visa.
What maybe is a difference is that when you are a visa tourist, they just might check more often.
What maybe is a difference is that when you are a visa tourist, they just might check more often.
Happy **********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 556 I thought there were some mention that they were more cautious with Vietnamese or Laos DTV Visa, because of some scam that was being run through one of them.
But I really don’t know. Can be all random.
But I really don’t know. Can be all random.
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Anonymous ******************
Extensive history of staying in Thailand with student visa, business visa, volunteer visa, and countless visa exemptions. I have a Swedish passport.
I got my DTV in Vietnam in the workcation category, so far I have had my original entry from Vietnam + 1 from Laos + 1 from Malaysia.
So far no questions asked, but after reading people's reports I'm dreading my next entry.
I got my DTV in Vietnam in the workcation category, so far I have had my original entry from Vietnam + 1 from Laos + 1 from Malaysia.
So far no questions asked, but after reading people's reports I'm dreading my next entry.
Dane ********
My first time in
2024 no problems no questions 2nd time in 2024 no sweat went back to US for the summer and returned in November 2025 to much questioning and a detainment for hours but finally was let go to my destination and been fretting over my next step of the journey,maybe I am ill prepared but actually an American in love with a Thai cutie ,going to visit my lawyer in Bangkok on December 30 🙏🏻
2024 no problems no questions 2nd time in 2024 no sweat went back to US for the summer and returned in November 2025 to much questioning and a detainment for hours but finally was let go to my destination and been fretting over my next step of the journey,maybe I am ill prepared but actually an American in love with a Thai cutie ,going to visit my lawyer in Bangkok on December 30 🙏🏻
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@Dane *******
yeah could you please share more details.. Like what kind of questions were asked.. Documents or proof required to show.. Was the DTV based on soft power or remote work and where was it issued?Luit *****************
@Dane *******
What category of DTV you have and what were questions about?Bob **********
@Dane *******
make sure he handles divorces 😎😎😎Reply to
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Anonymous ******************
They did not ask me anything. I have an extensive history of stays, between 6 and 8 month stays for many years in a row. When i showed up with the DTV I was stamped in after 30 seconds. Not a word was said.
Happy **********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous yes. What nations passport do you travel on?
Anonymous ******************
Happy Thailand Sweden
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Anonymous ******************
If you have no visa history then you’re all good, nothing to worry about! But yes if you have visa history they will ask a few questions. Not sure why people keep saying that’s trolls.
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Anonymous participant 403 maybe they are scared🤔
Happy **********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous I came into the country twice in 2025 and stayed 90 days each time on a visa exemption/plus extension. Zero issues. One of which was even a border run to Laos with same hour re-entry.
When arriving on DTV still zero issues or questions.
I’m just curious if it’s all random, or if they are profiling. Thus the questions.
Yes you seem un troll like to me. 🙏🏼💚🙂🙏🏼
When arriving on DTV still zero issues or questions.
I’m just curious if it’s all random, or if they are profiling. Thus the questions.
Yes you seem un troll like to me. 🙏🏼💚🙂🙏🏼
Todd *********
Happy Thailand also a tourist pattern. No problem
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