What documentation is needed for immigration when entering Thailand with a DTV Visa?

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ok, so landed this week from being back in the UK for 8 days.  I have a DTV via the workation access type.

I have a folder with all my paperwork, inc a bank statement taken when I applied showing the funds in my business account needed at the **time** of my application, copy of my DTV Visa, both old and new passports (one expired so it's tied to the old one).. Also, when I do the THIM, I put purpose of travel: Business...  I also have DTV VISA labels on the front of both passports.

The Egates were closed that day, so everyone came through the usual manual process, so big old queue.

I gave the immigration representative my passports. They then asked me for a copy of my DTV Visa and any other paperwork that I had.

She proceeded to review all my flights, bank statements (old ones) the DTV and copy of lease paperwork for the condo, and flipped through my flights...I had £450 in fifties in my wallet just in case.

At that point she closed the folder, stamped my visa and said thank you.

No check on current bank account balance or asking me to prove I had cash in my pocket.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The original post discusses the author's recent experience entering Thailand with a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) under the workation access type. They provided several documents, including bank statements, passport copies, and lease agreements, but were only asked for the passports and visa upon immigration check. The comments provide varying opinions, with many suggesting that only the visa and passport are necessary, and excess documentation can complicate the process.

Brian **** · Answer

Never give government workers extra information. 🧠 That's good to be prepared incase they ask, but I'd only give them passport and DTV.

Pineappl******** · Answer

Every time you guys roll up with a folder full of documents you don't need, you're just giving the IO the idea to ask for all of that stuff in future.

Michael ******** · Answer

Was your paperwork Laminated???

Twa-ts******* · Answer

When you arrive at immigration you need 4 things and 4 things only, there are huge signs above every IO booth that tell you to have these 4 things ready, yet not surprisingly some still do not. Passport, boarding pass from your flight, e-visa if you have one and TDAC. The TDAC can be on your phone and if you have done it right they won't even look at it. It's fine to carry all that other stuff, lease, bank statements, cash on hand. You may need it if they suspect something is up and they drag you off for an interview but otherwise completely unnecessary.

BravePers********* · Answer

Tony

I think next time you should only have the DTV and passports, I think if you initially give them a ton they will look through it.  Just minimum then if asked provide more.

Ian ********** · Answer

Passport and DTV are all you need to hand in, Carry the other docs by all means but no need to hand them in. Visa holders cannot use e-gates when arriving only when leaving

Barry ****** · Answer

Dude thats OTT, all you have to show is your Visa, any other docs should be only shown upon request. I've been traveling in out of Thailand 2 years on DTV  (workcation) and have only been asked for visa, which is how it should be.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Do you need the 500k baht in your savings account on entry Thailand or the time when when you applied for the visa?

TaupeSqu********* · Answer

can’t use egates on way in, also workation from London embassy is pretty solid. Same as guy above just hand over passport and DTV sheet no dramas

Elías ******** · Answer

Visa holders can't use the auto gates for entry. Business account isn't acceptable for an application in most embassies.

Dave *********** · Answer

I just put holiday on arrival card  and only carry a print out off my E-visa , thats all they need to know at the immigration counter

Over complicate things and they will think your up to know good

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