Answered6 months ago
What is the current experience for first-time entry into Thailand with a DTV visa?
Hello beautiful DTV people. How are first entry with DTV through BKK going currently? What kind of questions they are asking, documents to see and how smooth the entry? Appreciate the feedback thanks.
Answer summary
Recent experiences shared by DTV visa holders entering Thailand through Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) indicate that the process is generally smooth, with minimal questioning. Travelers reported that they were usually only asked for their passport and, in some cases, appreciated a laminated visa and entry card. Many mentioned that carrying copies of application documents can be helpful but are not typically requested. Overall, the feedback suggests a welcoming experience with little hassle at the immigration checkpoint.
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Christopher ***********
What makes you believe (and also feel the need to repeat) troll reports of problems when entering Thailand for the first time with a DTV?
Gorgeous*********
OP@James *******
are you the group mod /admin by any chance James?James ********
GorgeousOtter5931 Nope... not a Mod on this forum. Just a contributor. There's NO Moderator on this forum.
I am a Moderator on 4 other Thai Visa related Facebook forums.
I am a Moderator on 4 other Thai Visa related Facebook forums.
Trevor ********
Just cleared dtv around 50 minutes ago. Zero questions not even a hello. Scan fingerprints and snap a photo and good to go.
Trevor ********
Via BKK airport
Charlie ***************
I entered last week first time , Female IO and very pleasant ! Actually she loved the laminated Visa and Entry card ! And made a point of it … pass the passport with Visa and Entry card and smile and be polite .. welcome to the Kingdom and ignore the key board warriors ONE LOVE ♥️
Charlie ***************
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Gorgeous*********
OP@Charlie **************
thanks! Could you please elaborate on the entry card? The DTv for me is just a pdf printout from a USA consulate. US citizen here
GrayWal********
They are asking for your passport
John ********
Received a DVT visa as a headache paracetamol tester??g😂😂😂
LavenderD*********
What's the worry? I havent heard or seen of a single DTV holder get denied entry
Angelo ***********
LavenderDragon7301 There are plenty. This here is not the only DTV visa group.
LavenderD*********
@Angelo **********
show me one case thats confirmedAngelo ***********
LavenderDragon7301 Why? It is not my concern to show you anything. Just join the other DTV forums and search your self.
Moron ...
Moron ...
James ********
There's no real problem with your entry into Thailand as a holder of the DTV Visa.
Carry with you a copy of the DTV visa application documents you submitted to show, IF ASKED.
Normally nothing is asked.
Carry with you a copy of the DTV visa application documents you submitted to show, IF ASKED.
Normally nothing is asked.
Gorgeous*********
OP@James *******
what are your thoughts of specifically trying to aim for a male IO as word on the street is female IOs are tough?James ********
GorgeousOtter5931 that seems from reports its wise to select a male...roll the dice 🎲🎲
James ********
GorgeousOtter5931 agreed 👍
Gorgeous*********
OPit's both. party of 2. one is workcation, and one is muy thai softpower. i'm not concerned other than the fear mongering i see people talk about here.. specially for very first entry as US citizens.. i'd like to think just showing passport and visa alone is enough.
James ********
Is there something you are REALLY concerned about?
Is your DTV Visa based on a soft power activity or workcation?
Is your DTV Visa based on a soft power activity or workcation?
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