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What is the new immigration process for E Visa holders at BKK?

Jun 10, 2025
2 days ago
Jason *********
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BKK there’s a new process for all E Visa holders you do not go through the regular line. You have to go over to security at the back of the line and wait 15 to 30 minutes to get checked. Why are they making this harder? 
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user mentioned a new immigration process for E Visa holders at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, claiming they no longer go through the regular line but instead wait in a security line. However, multiple commenters disputed this, sharing their recent experiences of using the normal line without issues. Some suggested that the original user's experience may have been an isolated incident or due to random selection for additional checks. The discussion reflects varied personal accounts, casting doubt on the consistency of the alleged new procedure.
Rok ********
The anti-DTV sentiment …PR machine in full swing
Kay **********
That’s quicker than 2 hours it took me last night, wish I had known 🤔
Guillermo *********
Definitely not true arrived yesterday at BKK around 4.30 pm this was my first entry. Coming from Saigon with my brand new visa. Worst part FORGOT THE PRINTOUT AT THE LOUNGE. I was ready for them to take me to secondary as again this was my fault. When i met the officer said NEW DTV VISA LOUND AND CLEAR and show her my phone with the pdf file . Did fingerprints and im good through december 5th …. So this was yesterday for me i think you just got really unlucky. Tourist numbers are down again for low season. They want us her brother otherwise they would not have this visa 🙏 good luck to everyone . Im really glad i dont have to do any border runs anymore and can call Bangkok for the next 5 years 🏡
Abena *******
Just landed nothing of the sort.
Rio **
They provide didn't like your shirt.
Nick *******
Have you really nothing better to do? Pathetic
Anonymous ******************
Not true. I arrived via Suvarnabhumi just last night. Went through the regular line. Other than waiting for the normal queue, the processing takes about 1~2 minutes. No questions asked.
Andi ***********
If it was an official new process, it would have been made public as per any new immigration changes. Just an "experience" by an individual.
Anonymous ******************
Enter first time DMK last night. The officer was asked to show return ticket then she realized i have DTV got 6 months stamp without any more question
Bill *********
When I travel, I travel with a cane. It is much easier.
Anonymous ******************
@Bill ********
What is that?
Bill *********
Anonymous participant 666 walking cane. I broke my ankle a year ago.
Optimistic***********
Just came in at 0555 today regular procedure on my DTV
Will ************
Maybe you are on a watch list
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Anonymous ******************
DMK or bkk
Anonymous ******************
why you are trolling around? arrived yesterday in BKK... no questions asked (dtv). while u might have been randomly selected... this doesn't go for everyone
Anonymous ******************
Participant anonyme 423 Yep. Probably a random one.
Greg *********
Jason has been on the crack pipe again
Dca *****
Security?? Are we talking about departures or arrivals?? And, also, are we talking about Suvarnabhumi Airport??

so, if the OP mentioned BKK security, then most likely, we are talking about Suvarnabhumi Departures and really no issues there....
Ronnie ******
Arrived literary 20 minutes back and zero hassles and same same as before.
Jay ******
Just came in under 30 days ago didn’t see anything like that walked right to normal and showed a print off and was asked how long you think you’ll stay and where I planned to go after then stamp
Yasmin ***********
@Jay *****
Did you have an onward ticket?
Jay ******
@Yasmin **********
no I never have cause like I explained I maybe leave in 1 month maybe 3 I base it off where I need to go at that time but I have never overstayed so it’s never an issues it was really just a quick little talk I go to China tho a lot and Vietnam
Anonymous ******************
Just BKK or DMK also?
Andrew ********
Not true
Brandon ************
Doubt it
John **********
Where have you arrived from?
Yasmin ***********
since when? I was there a couple of days ago and just used the normal line