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What is the experience and process like for activating a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
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Hey DTV crazies, went through bangkok international today. DTV visa activated no questions no asks. 180 day approved.
I must say I took the advice of a member whereby laminated the DTV visa, had a print out od the Tdac done, i even went as far as to use a wet wipe to clean the finger print machine so that it read my very bad fingers properly.
Dont be nervous peeps, the Thai people are just wanting what is right for them. If it is cutting back in visa jumpers then so be it.
I must say I took the advice of a member whereby laminated the DTV visa, had a print out od the Tdac done, i even went as far as to use a wet wipe to clean the finger print machine so that it read my very bad fingers properly.
Dont be nervous peeps, the Thai people are just wanting what is right for them. If it is cutting back in visa jumpers then so be it.
Answer summary
A user shares their positive experience of activating their DTV visa at Bangkok International Airport with no issues, emphasizing that preparation is key. They followed advice from the community by laminating their visa, bringing a printout of the TDAC, and ensuring their fingerprints were readable. Several comments provide additional insights, including differing opinions on lamination, timelines for application processing, and reassurances regarding the DTV visa.
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Paul *******
No surprises there considering there shouldn't be any issues with the DTV.
John *********
You already put your Dtv no in the Visa box of your TDAC, they know you are a dtv holder, laminated nonsense🙄
James ********
It's a great way to preserve the DTV Visa you received from the Thai Embassy or Consulate where you applied for it. And use it for the 5 years of the DTV visa.
Gerald ***************
OPPrimary application 9 out of 10 working days with 1 document needing modification to read that the primary can work remotely..
The kids another 10 working days with the partner taking a mere day.
The kids another 10 working days with the partner taking a mere day.
Guillaume *******
@Gerald **************
When a document is missing do they send a notification email or do they only inform you on the DTV website?Gerald ***************
OP@Guillaume ******
they do both. They send you a email and flag you on the site.
Greg *********
Great 👍 how long did it take from allying online to receive the DTV please? I’m in Thailand uk passport but want to go to neighboring country and do from there myself online …any information greatly appreciated in process greatly appreciated
John *********
@Greg ********
allow 2 weeks, HCMC is great, just avoid any Thai public holidays, as that could extend the time. If you provide everything and are not asked to submit further documentation you might get notified within 5-7 days. Just ensure you don't leave the country you applied at during the process!Greg *********
@John ********
thank you..what’s HCMC?John *********
@Greg ********
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon..the latter name still used by many including locals . Great City incredibly cheap, hotels,food,restaurants, grab taxi only £1 approx for most City trips.
Wayne *******
@Greg ********
Saigonสมองควาย ******
Laminated nonsense. Not needed at all. Thais do not laminate documents like this. When in Rome…
Luit *****************
สมองควาย ๒๕๖๘ Laminating can even make the document less good to scan because of reflections, so indeed not necessary.
โทบี้ *******
@Luit ****************
nobody said it's necessary.. but it's super cute.. just let them do itJames ********
That's not happening from Reports of the laminated DTV Visa being used.
Luit *****************
@โทบี้ ******
I think a lot of people don't realize that it is not only cute, but might be more difficult to scan, because size and reflections.สมองควาย ******
@James *******
yes e visa paper. Not e visa paper covered in plastic.
Marianne ********
สมองควาย ๒๕๖๘ lamination keeps the document reusable.
Pretty sure they give it back to you anyway.
Pretty sure they give it back to you anyway.
Luit *****************
@Marianne *******
When you do 90 day report you do not get back the printed copy.สมองควาย ******
@Marianne *******
please reread what I said.James ********
He wants to impress us with his posting name in Thai language...
สมองควาย ******
@Marianne *******
you’ll see way 🤣Marianne ********
สมองควาย ๒๕๖๘ Why would it matter what Thais do?
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