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What does random writing on an entry stamp in Thailand mean?

Anonymous *************
asked Nov 8, 2024
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Anyone else receive an entry stamp with added random writing?

And if so, do you know what it means? I can’t even make out what it is… thought it might be a weird signature, but unlikely.

I don’t think I’ve seen many stamps with additional writing posted here and the immigration officer who stamped me in was in NO mood to talk or explain.
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Many expats have observed that their entry stamps upon arriving in Thailand sometimes contain additional writing, which can cause confusion. This extra writing is typically normal and might indicate the page number where the visa is located within the passport, such as "Visa P.20". Several responses from the community confirm that such stamps are common and not a cause for concern. Even if the immigration officer appears disorganized, it doesn't indicate any problem with your visa.
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Nga **************
Nga **************
Which country's passport has scuba divers on the pages like that?
Megan *********
Megan *********
Benjamin ********
Benjamin ********
@Nga *************
I’m not sure mabey French ! Diver jack qustoe. Not sure 🤔
Falco *************
Falco *************
I have the same stamp. Everything ok
Jason **********
Jason **********
My immigration officer was confused and had to ask the officer next to them, then they wrote in the end date for stamp and dtv
Josep *********
Josep *********
I have “eVISA” stamped
Vicky ***
Vicky ***
I had similar. Its normal
Paul *******
Paul *******
Visa is on page 20.
Romain ****
Romain ****
Visa P.20 🤣🤣
John *******
John *******
Says “Visa P.20” with the P referring to “page”
Peter ***********
Peter ***********
It’s completely normal. Don’t worry
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
It’s said your visa is on page 20 of your passport.
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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Anonymous participant 548 clearly jet lag got me good. 😂
Rogerio ******
Rogerio ******
Anonymous participant 548 now that you see it, can't unsee it

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