Answereda year ago

What has been your experience with multiple entries to Thailand using a DTV visa, and how do volunteer and ED visas work?

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Steve *******

asked Jul 29, 2025

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Fourth entry since I got the DTV in August 2024. Each time at Suvarnabhumi, and each time with no questions asked or documents requested. 

Note that I have multiple ED and volunteer visas in my passport, that I used before I got the DTV.

Answer summary

The user shares their experience with entering Thailand multiple times using a Digital Tourist Visa (DTV) since August 2024, noting no questions or document checks at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Several comments follow, discussing the need for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, clarifying what ED stands for (with humorous misunderstandings), and explaining the differences between educational and volunteer visas. It is highlighted that volunteer visas have been heavily restricted and are harder to obtain, even for credible NGOs.

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Kevin ******

Nope, he means Erectile Dysfunction 😂😂😂😂😂

a year ago

Adam *********

Yes I’ve had over 10 entries none

a year ago

Chris **********

Do you still need to do the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?

a year ago

Greg ********

@Chris *********

Yes - only Thai passport holders do not.

a year ago

Chris **********

@Greg *******

thank k you

a year ago

Alex ********

I'm assuming by ED you mean education?

Ive been more and more interested in volunteering but I don't know if I need an education visa for that. Is that something different or how did that work for you, are they both separate?

a year ago

Adrien **********

@Alex *******

Volunteer Visa has been abused for years and immigration did a crackdown on it 4-5 years ago. I think it still exist and is doable with the proper channels, namely through an ngo. Keep some paperwork for when you pass a border though, volunteer probably trigger an interrogation by immigration officers.

a year ago

Greg ********

@Adrien *********

Greg Lange who runs Bangkok Community Help posted in this group a while ago it is impossible. He had Thai politicians backing.

a year ago

Richie-Rich ********

@Alex *******

ah I thought he meant Erectile Dysfunction

a year ago

Greg ********

@Alex *******

Vol Visas were so abused they do not issue them any more. Even credible NGOs and charity organisations can not get them even with backing of Thai politicians etc.

a year ago