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What is the experience of entering Thailand with a DTV visa?
DTV VisaThai ImmigrationVisa Entry ExperienceTDACExpat AdviceVisa Application ProcessLong-term Stay in Thailand90-Day Report Requirements
Jun 23, 2025
10 months ago
Jose ***********************
ORIGINAL POSTERFirst 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.
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.
90 DAY REPORTING RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Use the trusted Thailand 90 Day Reporting Serviceto get your in-person report done and mailed to you for as low as 375 THB (even if the online system doesn't work for you).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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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 🇩🇴🎉🎉
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.Wojtek *******
@जगद्गुरु ****************
true :)Reply to
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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@Kiara *******
myselfOliver **********
@Kiara *******
DM youReply to
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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 ********
@Jose **********************
correct ✅Reply to
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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 approvedजगद्गुरु *****************
@M**
, the TDAC needs to be completed within the couple of days before arrival (or at the airport, upon arrival, if you forget).Reply to
जगद्गुरु *****************
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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 visasGuillermo *********
@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 ☝️Reply to
Guillermo *********
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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!Reply to
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Steve *******
I remember that freeing feeling I got with my first DTV stamp. Priceless.
Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations 🎉
Ravi *******************
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.Reply to
Jose ***********************
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