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What is the experience of entering Thailand with a DTV visa?

Jun 23, 2025
21 days ago
First entry on 20th Jun after getting my DTV approved on 17th May. It took me literally 2 min to go thru inmigration in Bangkok. Showed my DTV (printed copy), alongside passport and TDAC to thw officer. No questions asked. Allowed to stay until 16th dec. Will leave earlier than that for business reasons, but it feels so good not to worry about length of my stay for the first time ever.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster shares their smooth experience entering Thailand on a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV), noting it took only two minutes at immigration after having the visa approved. They mention having both their DTV and passport ready for inspection with no questions asked. Comments from others express congratulations and share similar experiences, detailing the benefits of the DTV and reminders about necessary reporting while in Thailand.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

WARNING: Only trust Thai government websites with .go.th domains or Thai agent websites with .co.th or .in.th domains, as these require verified Thai registration and cannot be registered anonymously.

The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

Do not trust other sites pretending to be a trustworthy agency. Pay attention to delivery time - the service operated by AGENTS CO., LTD. has 1 minute delivery time for arrivals within 72 hours.

Don't fall for sites pretending to be agents.co.th or the official government tdac.immigration.go.th website. Always double-check the exact domain in your browser.

Scam services may take days to process your application, others may not even do anything. With these TDAC scam services you also need to worry about double charges.

Please watch out for TDAC misinformation spread by fugitive Jesse Nickles and his many fake accounts on Quora, TripAdvisor, Reddit, and other platforms.

TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (tdac.agents.co.th)

Nathan ****
You got to enter on the visa that was approved for the length of time agreed by the visa? Wow, congratulations
James ********
Wonderful 😊 thanks for your helpful report. It's great that you had printed out the DTV visa to show the Thai Immigration officer
Quincy *******
Love to see it.

Also, DR mentioned 🇩🇴🎉🎉
Adrià ********
Benvingut Jordi
Harry ********
i hope to have the same news soon
Tangy ************
congrats
Wojtek *******
90 days reports, online.
जगद्गुरु *****************
@Woj***
, the FIRST ninety-day report must be done in person.
Andrew ********
Congrats
David ***********
Don't forget to do your 90 day report if you stay over that time.
Miriam ************
Awesome! Whats TDAC?
Kiara ********
Did you apply yourself or with an agency? I need to apply this week and there’s so many different agencies with the range of prices. I’m currently in Bangkok. Any advice is appreciated.
जगद्गुरु *****************
@Ki***
, you'll need to leave Thailand, in order to apply for the DTV.
Jose ***********************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Oliver **********
Max **********
Do you have to get a tdac as well if you get approved for the dtv ?
Jose ***********************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Max *********
indeed. TDAC is for everyone, no matter visa class or status.
James ********
Tammi *****
@Max *********
Anyone who comes to Thailand has to fill it up online.
Max **********
@Tammi ****
how am I meant to fill it out if I don’t have a flight yet as I’m waiting for my dtv to be approved
जगद्गुरु *****************
@M**
, the TDAC needs to be completed within the couple of days before arrival (or at the airport, upon arrival, if you forget).
Guillermo *********
Congratulations. I experienced the same treatement last week. They want us here otherwise they would not have this visa. Enjoy thailand 🇹🇭🙏
Anonymous ******************
@Guillermo ********
Yep. Even letting retirees switch to the best visa with the lowest entry requirements!
Guillermo *********
Anonymous participant 461 true. I really feel this visa will not survive on its current form. It does no matter what visa you are on 180 days stamp stay beats the rest anyday anytime with limited paperwork involved. The requirements are also fairly easy to put together. The priviledge/spouse/investment even retirement are more formal processes and MORE DOCUMENTS NEEDED AND EXTRA FORMALITIES. You do get with those a bank account. But im fine with wise and the other digital wallets so the bank account is not a must have for us at this point🙏
Keith *******
@Guillermo ********
Reporting is 90 days same as other visas
Guillermo *********
@Keith ******
true my bad we travel so often that i never had to worry about this reporting. 180 days is the allowance stay which again had nothing to do with the reporting. I will fix the comment thank you for the headsup ☝️
Keith *******
It's actually 16th December
John *********
Enjoy 5 yrs of hassle free travel, ..DTV the way 2 B👏
Anonymous ******************
@John ********
Absolutely! I was on non-O retirement for 15 years, now made the switch to DTV! Best visa ever!
Steve *******
I remember that freeing feeling I got with my first DTV stamp. Priceless.

Congratulations 🎉
Wannikea *********
That is a 16, not an 11.
Jose ***********************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Wannikea ********
thanks for the correction. I will leave before that date though, so not big deal.