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What is the experience of entering Thailand under a Dependent Visa (DTV) for the first time?

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Jacquie ********

asked Jul 16, 2026

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Positive DTV arrival story.

I thought I would let you guys know how easy and straight forward our FIRST entrance into Thailand under our DTV was.

I had printed off all our Visa papers, laminated them and kept in passport, along with boarding pass and TDAC.

We were ushered through the “priority” lane, I assume because of kids.

We had a male immigration officer, I smiled, used my little Thai that I have been learning as much as I could. 

He checked our passports, smiles, asked DTV? And that was pretty much it.

I have appreciated this group so much and have received valuable input and information from each and everyone of you.

Good luck everyone.

(We applied in our home country - Australia - my husband was approved before us, we applied as his dependants)

Answer summary

The post describes a positive experience of entering Thailand for the first time under a DTV visa, highlighting ease of entry, use of priority lanes due to traveling with children, and a positive interaction with immigration officials. The poster shares their preparation by printing and laminating visa papers, which received comments from others discussing their own similar experiences and inquiries regarding the DTV application process.

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Kara ******

We also have never had any issues with kids as they always let us use the priority lane 😂 we've done three entries now

3 months ago

Gianluca ******

I’m the only one that print DTV visa without laminating?😂

3 months ago

Sarah *******

Yay!!

3 months ago

Jessje ******************

Welcome Jackie ;)

3 months ago

Hans *******************

Good luck and have a good time in Thailand

3 months ago

Janet ********

If you don't mind, when you did the spouse / dependent DTV application, did you submit the three months bank statement for the same account that you used for the primary DTV application? Was the minimum balance over three months more in the neighborhood of the 500,000 THB or twice that?

3 months ago

ปิโอเทรก *********

That was today? How many people waited at immigration?

3 months ago