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What has been your experience entering Thailand with a DTV visa?
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So much fear mongering on this group about entry. Entered today at DMK, queues were extremely long but didn’t see one person get turned away or taken aside.
Just gave the officer my passport the system already knew I had a DTV, no questions asked and was in within about 60 seconds max from me approaching the officer. Didn’t ask for any other documents at all
As long as you’ve done everything correctly (TDAC beforehand) you have nothing to worry about.
This is my 5th entry since getting the DTV and the only questions I’ve been asked on entry (one time) is “how long have you trained Muay Thai” and “will you fight in Thailand”
I replied “for about 3 years” and “maybe but I need to lose some weight first” immigration officer laughed and let me straight in. I think she just wanted to make conversation since she was super smiley and that time there wasn’t a queue
Bare in mind guys you will hear more of the bad experiences on this group rather than the thousands of people that enter just fine
Just gave the officer my passport the system already knew I had a DTV, no questions asked and was in within about 60 seconds max from me approaching the officer. Didn’t ask for any other documents at all
As long as you’ve done everything correctly (TDAC beforehand) you have nothing to worry about.
This is my 5th entry since getting the DTV and the only questions I’ve been asked on entry (one time) is “how long have you trained Muay Thai” and “will you fight in Thailand”
I replied “for about 3 years” and “maybe but I need to lose some weight first” immigration officer laughed and let me straight in. I think she just wanted to make conversation since she was super smiley and that time there wasn’t a queue
Bare in mind guys you will hear more of the bad experiences on this group rather than the thousands of people that enter just fine
Answer summary
The post discusses a positive experience of entering Thailand using a DTV visa at Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), noting minimal wait times and no requests for additional documents. The author encourages readers not to be swayed by negative anecdotes, emphasizing that as long as the proper steps are followed (like obtaining the TDAC), there is little to fear. Comments from other users express mixed feelings about the original post, with some supporting the author's viewpoint and others sharing their own concerns and experiences.
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Anonymous ******************
Yeah thank you for crushing those fear mongering posts with another anonymous post and nameless muay thai school 😉
John *******
I don’t see any fear mongering. Mostly people telling their experiences. I have entered 10-15+ times on my DTV. First time I had issue was last week, but I am confident it had to do with coming from Cambodia and nothing to do with the DTV.
Tony ******
@John ******
totally agree John, it’s not fear mongering, I also had issues entering from Cambodia a couple of weeks ago and made a post here about to share my experience, has been a totally hassle free experience otherwise on 5 or 6 other occasions.
Sylvia ********
yes you have a visa, that is what immigration want people to have
Dave ********
Is the DTV card or digital thanks
Chris **********
@Dave *******
it's digital mate. You can print it out if you like, it has a QR code on it (mine doesn't work), or just keep on your phone. But it's in their system so there's no real need to print it for entry into ThailandAnonymous ******************
No printout? Risky. You got your sticker this time, but the teacher will catch you next time. One day your luck will run out. Keep it safe. 👍
Successful***********
Anonymous participant 980 and print for what? There is a Visa number, they have everything in the system.
Anonymous *************
OPNever been asked for a printout. Nowhere does it state you need a printout. Stop fear mongering. It’s all in the system and if they ask it’s always saved on my phone
James ********
It's NOT FEAR MONGERING
PERIOD 🩸
Your instructed to PRINT OUT the DTV visa PDF you receive in the approval email sent to you.
PERIOD 🩸
Your instructed to PRINT OUT the DTV visa PDF you receive in the approval email sent to you.
Kurt *************
Anonymous participant actually says print ;p
Kurt *************
@Toni ******
sorry ;) just clicked reply
Toni *******
@Kurt ************
i wasnt part of this conversation, i just checked if i was told to print it out or notAnonymous ******************
Anonymous participant The rules are clear: print it out. Even if it's already in the system OR on your phone.
You are NOT following the rules, gambling on the mood of the officer and spreading bad advice. One day the system will punish you. Why risk that?
Listen to
You are NOT following the rules, gambling on the mood of the officer and spreading bad advice. One day the system will punish you. Why risk that?
Listen to
@James *******
. Thank him later.Activity
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