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What is the experience and process like for activating a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

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Nov 18, 2025

a day ago

Gerald ***************

ORIGINAL POSTER

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.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user posted about their successful experience activating their Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) at Bangkok International Airport, emphasizing a smooth process with no complications and an approval for 180 days. They followed member advice by laminating the visa and cleaning the fingerprint scanner, expressing confidence in the Thai immigration system. Comments included opinions against laminating documents, a timeline for application processing, and inquiries about the overall DTV application experience.

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Paul *******

No surprises there considering there shouldn't be any issues with the DTV.

a day ago

John *********

You already put your Dtv no in the Visa box of your TDAC, they know you are a dtv holder, laminated nonsense🙄

a day ago

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.

20 hours ago

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James ********

Gerald ***************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Primary 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.

a day ago

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

a day ago

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!

a day ago

Greg *********

@John ********

thank you..what’s HCMC?

a day ago

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.

14 hours ago

Wayne *******

@Greg ********

Saigon

a day ago

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Wayne *******

สมองควาย ******

Laminated nonsense. Not needed at all. Thais do not laminate documents like this. When in Rome…

a day ago

Luit *****************

สมองควาย ๒๕๖๘ Laminating can even make the document less good to scan because of reflections, so indeed not necessary.