What documents and answers should I prepare for airport immigration when entering Thailand with a DTV?

Honesty is the best answer

🛂 Common Questions at Immigration

When you arrive, officers may ask:

1. Purpose of Stay

• ✅ Recommended answer: “I’m staying in Thailand on a Destination Thailand Visa for [Soft Power/Freelancer/etc.], for [X] months.”

• Keep it simple and consistent with your visa type.

2. Length of Stay

• ✅ Answer according to your visa validity: “I have a multiple-entry DTV valid for 1 year (or 6 months), and this entry is for [X] months.”

3. Accommodation

• They may ask where you will stay. Have hotel confirmation, Airbnb booking, or long-term rental agreement ready.

4. Proof of Funds

• Rarely requested at the airport if you have a DTV, but some officers may ask for bank statements showing at least 500,000 THB.

5. Return or Onward Ticket

• If asked, show a ticket out of Thailand (to your home country or next destination).

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📄 Documents to Have Ready

• Passport (valid for at least 6 months)

• DTV visa sticker or approval letter

• Accommodation confirmation

• Proof of funds (bank statements or financial documents)

• Travel/return ticket

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💡 Tips for Smooth Entry

• Answer Clearly & Confidently: Keep answers consistent with your visa type.

• Have Documents Accessible: Keep everything in a folder for easy presentation.

• Don’t Over-Explain: Answer only what they ask. Too much info can create confusion.

• Multiple-Entry Reminder: If you plan to leave and return, officers may ask when your next entry is; answer truthfully.

They may ask you questions, although it’s not common. There’s no better way to respond than to be honest about what you say.