What should I do if I forgot to show my DTV paperwork upon entering Thailand?

Dec 12, 2024
6 days ago
Emma ************
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Hi, I obtained a DTV from the Thai embassy in London.

I printed a copy to travel with but we had a super rushed transit through BKK to our onward flight for Krabi and I completely forgot to show the paperwork, I mistakenly believed it would be on their system as soon as my passport was scanned.

Subsequently my very travel weary brain decided it would be a good idea to check my passport and my stamp was just the 60 day one.

Has anyone had a similar experience and could offer advice on the best course of action? Many thanks
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A user recently shared their experience of mistakenly not presenting their DTV visa paperwork when entering Thailand, resulting in them receiving a standard 60-day entry stamp instead. Several commenters provided advice on how to rectify the situation, suggesting options such as returning to the original entry point for correction, visiting local immigration offices for assistance, or using the multiple entry feature of their visa to re-enter the country and activate the correct status. They emphasized that Krabi's immigration services might also be helpful.
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Colin ********
I had similar immigration officer sat suvarnabhumi airport but on 2024 for expiry should of been 2025 I went to immigration office at jomtien they couldn't help had to go back to airport to change it
Rod *********
Krabi immigration can be really helpful. I suggest pop into the main office and ask.
Ellie *******
In theory, you go back to the entry point to correct the entry stamp.

No downside to going to the local immigration office to see if they can correct your stamp. The worst thing would be they say "No, you have to go to the airport you entered Thailand".

As you have a multiple entry visa, it could be easier just to go border bounce to activate a new entry on DTV than go back to the airport in Bangkok to correct the current stamp.
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