Answered2 years ago
What paperwork do I need to show at passport control upon arriving in Thailand with a DTV?
I have just been approved a DTV. My question is. That when i come to Thailand. Apart from proof of DTV. What other paper work will I need to show at passport control.
Answer summary
When arriving in Thailand with a DTV (Digital Thailand Visa), the essential paperwork you need to present at passport control is your printed DTV visa (the PDF emailed to you) and your passport. Some travelers also recommend having your boarding pass handy. While there are suggestions for other documentation like proof of accommodation or cash, the primary requirement is the DTV visa printout and your passport.
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Henrik *****
20.000 Baht and a hotel reservation.
Anonymous ******************
@Henrik ****
I don’t think soHenrik *****
The Immigration officer may always ask you for 20.000 Baht, a hotelreservation / or other place to stay.
George’s *******************************
OPAnonymous participant 607 no
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OP@Henrik ****
ok. Thank you
Adnan ********
other then DTV, your passport and boarding pass....
George’s *******************************
OPAdnan Khairi Thank you
Bob **********
The visa and your passport
George’s *******************************
OP@Bob *********
lovey thank you
John *******
Nothing for myself apart from pdf proof which your aware of 😉
George’s *******************************
OP@John ******
thank you
Will ************
Big sign in Suvarnabhumi airport last week . Show printout of Evisa.
Adnan ********
when i arrived i handed over my passport/DTV print out and boarding pass, she was very happy and told me to bring the print out every time on future travel......it's easy for them to just scan from the printout using barcode......as an IT specialist i would never allow any Electronic device close to my computer system for security reason.....
George’s *******************************
OPAdnan Khairi Thank you. I can see why they would want to scan the bar code each time.
Donna ******
Adnan Khairi Ah, they just scan the barcode on my screen.
George’s *******************************
OP@Will ***********
Hello. Once the passport has been stamped on first time of entry with DTV stamp. Would I be right in assumming. That subsequent re entries. I would not need to produce the visa print out..Donna ******
@George’s ******************************
You need the visa each time.George’s *******************************
OP@Donna *****
Ok. Thank you for that….Donna ******
@Will ***********
Are they requiring actual print now? I've always just shown it on my tablet.George’s *******************************
OP@Donna *****
Hello . On the 90 day report. What would I need to take to immigration Donna…..George’s *******************************
OP@Donna *****
Ok. Lovely. Thank youDonna ******
@George’s ******************************
I haven't done one yet, as I'm in and out of the country. I'm told it's just passport and TM30.
Ben ********
Nothing
George’s *******************************
OP@Ben *******
Just passport and print out of DTV yes.Ben ********
@George’s ******************************
correct. That's what I didGeorge’s *******************************
OP@Ben *******
Thank you
Richie-Rich ********
I only had the printed out PDF and obviously my passport.
George’s *******************************
OP@Richie-Rich *******
thank youJames ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍
Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
George’s *******************************
OP@James *******
Hello. Thank you. Would you know for example. If I left Thailand just before 180 days, each time. And everything being done by the book. Eg I have reported to immigration with regards to 90 days reporting. Would the 90 day reporting be able to be carried out on line on each subsequent re-entry. Upon receiving a new 180 day stamp of stay…..James ********
@George’s ******************************
whenever you enter Thailand...a New 90 day report timeline begins...And you also need to file a New TM 30 address registration form with your Thai Immigration office, in person.
George’s *******************************
OP@James *******
is there a fee for the 90 day reporting.George’s *******************************
OP@James *******
ok. Thank you for that.
Tod *********
In theory you shouldn't be asked for anything
PRINT out the PDF they emailed you (as that IS your visa) and hand the print out along with your passport to the officer at passport control
PRINT out the PDF they emailed you (as that IS your visa) and hand the print out along with your passport to the officer at passport control
Calvin ******
@Tod ********
in theory yes 😅 though we’ve all seen the reports of being questioned at passport control & being asked ridiculous amounts of questions, such as; “Why didn’t you apply in your home country, why in Cambodia, Laos, etc”
“Can you show your paperwork you used for your application”
So whilst, you shouldn’t be asked for anything - I’d advise having the paperwork used for your application, at least saved to a device which you have access to at all times, just incase - they want to make your life a little harder as you enter.
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you should be fine however, with no questions at all :)George’s *******************************
OP@Calvin *****
Thank you for that.Tod *********
can't argue with that, I also think they target people who were milking free stamps to live here before jumping on the DTV band wagon AND they seem to be targeting specific nationalities more than others 😮
Makes sense to be prepared though (y)
Makes sense to be prepared though (y)
James ********
Anonymous participant 747 not to be discussed here, sorry
David *******
Anonymous participant 747 not appropriate to list them here, but there are some that have a reputation for being disruptive in some tourist areas when affected by alcohol or drugs; and others that are disrespectful of Thai culture and Thai people
Anonymous ******************
@Tod ********
which nationalists are we talking about?Calvin ******
@Tod ********
they are definitely not stupid lol, they know what’s happening 😅James ********
@Calvin *****
it's a wise decision to have with you the documents you submitted with your DTV Visa Application. Just in case of questions from Thai Immigration Officers upon arrival into Thailand.Activity
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