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What are the experiences of entering Thailand on a DTV visa and using the special queue at immigration?
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Entered BKK on Sat 31 October around 7:30pm. 5th time in 2 years on my DTV. I’m old enough to use the ‘special queue’ (whatever it’s called). Straight to IO handed over my passport and it obviously linked to my Visa and DTAC as there were no questions at all. After scanning my fingerprints I did just say ‘DTV 180’ days as a gentle reminder for him but he had already stamped my passport correctly. All was as smooth as could be and took less time than it took me to type this.
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The user shared their smooth experience entering Bangkok on a DTV visa, mentioning the use of the 'special queue' for older travelers, which expedited the process. They handed over their passport and mentioned their DTV duration without issue. Comments from others discussed the priority lane for older travelers and whether younger individuals could use it.
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Norakone **********
Thanks for sharing your experience
Winston ************
You wouldn't have to say anything if you gave him a printout of the DTV but you do you.
Kieran *******
@Winston ***********
don’t have to say or give anything at Suvarnabhumi. They have computers 🤷♂️David *******
OP@Winston ***********
I didn’t have to say anything anyway as he had already stamped my passport. But yes - I do carry a printout of my DTV. This was at the end of a 22 hours transit and I just forgot to put it in the front of my passport 😊
Paul *******
The priorty lane is 70 years and above,glad your DTV entrance went well,exactly as mine.
Cliff *********
Congratulations.
I’m 65. Is the “special queue” available for youngsters like me?
I’m 65. Is the “special queue” available for youngsters like me?
David *******
OP@Cliff ********
yes - I think it’s 60 plus. It’s just past the regular queue
Nongnuch ********
@David ******
it's 70-plus. . but if your are 45 and approach it on crutches, you can use itCliff *********
@Nongnuch *******
I guess I’m still a youngster 5555Activity
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