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What is the current process for receiving a Digital Visa (DTV) for Thailand from the embassy in Berlin?

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Jan 16, 2026

3 months ago

Anonymous *************

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Hey everyone - I submitted my DTV application to the Thai embassy in Berlin on the 8th of January, so I will hopefully hear back soon.

I have read some reports about needing to send in your passport for the visa to be inserted once the application is approved, and others that have said they just received an approval email and then showed that at the border when entering Thailand and they were stamped in with DTV in their passport.

Can anyone shed any light on the actual process that's in place currently?

I am just trying to plan ahead as much as possible, and obviously sending off my passport will take longer than not having to.

Also if anyone has any insight into current processing times at the Berlin embassy it'd be great to know!

Thanks for your help!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user has submitted a DTV visa application to the Thai embassy in Berlin and is seeking clarification on whether they need to send their passport for the visa stamp after approval. They have heard mixed reports about the process, with some stating they only received an approval email to show at the border. A comment confirmed that the DTV is now sent via email in PDF format, eliminating the need to send in a passport.

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3 months ago

Andi ***********

The DTV is sent via email..PDF format. There is no sending off your passport to receive a stamp. In the early days some embassies issued the DTV In person and a visa sticker placed in the passport. Now it's all via email.

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