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What questions might immigration ask when re-entering Thailand with a DTV visa?

Jan 9, 2026
4 months ago
CharmingA**********
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I have a DTV visa and I've now completed my 6-month stay. I'm going to Laos and will be returning this Sunday. I'd like to know what kind of questions immigration might ask, based on your experiences? Thanks a lot.
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When returning to Thailand with a DTV visa after a 6-month stay, the community offers mixed experiences regarding immigration questioning. Generally, expect to present your passport and adhere to the Tourist Departure Admittance Card (TDAC) requirements. While some users report no questions beyond showing their passport, others note that having proof of ongoing studies or a printed visa may be helpful. Overall, experiences vary, and being prepared with necessary documents is advisable.
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เอดี *******
Just done my 4th ( chiang khong) never been asked a thing except where have i been cycling to!
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Lee ******
Proof of your next six months course cooking or whatever, getting much more strict now
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James ********
Lee Bull....pardon me BUT...

That's not a fact 🚫... IMHO pure scaremongering on your part. There's 🚫 NOT one report of being ASKED for PROOF of your "NEXT 6 MONTHS course".
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MagentaWa*********
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John *********
You have a dtv 🙉
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Dan *********
Been to Lao 4 times within the past 2 Months

I’ll go again tomorrow

They don’t ask anything

Just for my passport lol
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Olga ******
@Dan ********
do you go overland? If yes, which crossing do you use?
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Dan *********
@Olga *****
I regularly go across Vientiane and savannakhet border. By my own car and by train and bus sometimes

Not once had an issue. They don’t even ask to see my DTV
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Olga ******
@Dan ********
thanks a lot for your response
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CharmingA**********
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No I mean when come back Thailand they will ask something ? 😂
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John *********
@Dan ********
he's not the sharpest tool in the box 😅
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James *******
They will want to know your shoe size for sure.
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Toni *******
Been laos 2times for some minutes, no questions asked because i knew to hand my passport and visa without having them to ask for them. Been staying in thailand with dtv for 16months give or take, 4,5years total
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Shin ******
Next!
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Chris **********
You will be asked for your passport and TDAC (don't forget to do that), and possibly a printed copy of your visa (I've had a rate of about
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for that over multiple entries now).

Welcome to Thailand 👌
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CharmingA**********
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Thank you so much 🫶🏻
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