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What should I do if my name is incorrect on my approved DTV visa for Thailand?
Thai visaDTV visavisa applicationdouble barrel nameimmigrationname errorembassy contactpassport issues
Feb 25, 2025
a year ago
Rosie *****
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Suvarnabhumi, connecting flight to Chiang Mai, took about 2 minutes, all he asked was if I have 2 nationalities, and I said yes and told him them (didnt ask to see my other passport) and stamped me in, no other questions, didnt ask about the incorrect name, and sent me straight through :)
My DTV visa was approved, but I noticed they have got my name wrong.
I have a double barrel first name, and submitted my name the same as my passport, however they put my name twice, as first and middle name, which I definitely didn't write
First Name- Rose-Marie
Middle Name- Marie Anne
I guess I wont be allowed to enter with the incorrect name, and have to apply again, but my visa was approved with the incorrect name, will I have issues reapplying, as I'll technically have 2 visas?
P.s I have attempted to call the embassy, they do not answer
Suvarnabhumi, connecting flight to Chiang Mai, took about 2 minutes, all he asked was if I have 2 nationalities, and I said yes and told him them (didnt ask to see my other passport) and stamped me in, no other questions, didnt ask about the incorrect name, and sent me straight through :)
My DTV visa was approved, but I noticed they have got my name wrong.
I have a double barrel first name, and submitted my name the same as my passport, however they put my name twice, as first and middle name, which I definitely didn't write
First Name- Rose-Marie
Middle Name- Marie Anne
I guess I wont be allowed to enter with the incorrect name, and have to apply again, but my visa was approved with the incorrect name, will I have issues reapplying, as I'll technically have 2 visas?
P.s I have attempted to call the embassy, they do not answer
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares that their DTV visa was approved but contains a name error where their double barrel first name has been incorrectly documented. They express concern about how this error might affect their entry into Thailand and whether they will face issues reapplying for the visa. Community members suggest attempting entry with the current visa, reaching out to the embassy via email to correct the error, and some share similar experiences without issues. General consensus leans toward minimal potential problems.
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Shandy ********
how'd they know about your second passport? have you used different passports to enter Thailand?
Rosie *****
ORIGINAL POSTERI think they must be connected or linked, I have entered on my other passport before yes, but not for about 7 months
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Alain ***************
I have umlauts (ä) in my passport and usually have to type ae into online forms instead. Otherwise it says invalid character lol. Years ago i had trouble with an airline because of that but never had this problem in asia. Thai embassy in Switzerland told me they know ae means ä and thry dont expect me to have any trouble which in the end was right. There’s not even a key for that in most computer keyboards. That’s when the check in guy in cyprus tried to find the Ä and let me on board
Ko *******
Sew your parents for giving you that name…
James ********
Congratulations 👏👏👏
Please update us after you arrive in Thailand.
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.
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.
Please update us after you arrive in Thailand.
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.
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.
Lee-Ann *******
I have I hyphenated first name and they separated it as 1st and middle name on my visa, I got through customs the other day just fine
Rosie *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lee-Ann ******
Perfect! Thank you so muchLee-Ann *******
@Rosie ****
Your welcomeReply to
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Andrew *****
Should be good. Mine printed double as well
Rosie *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andrew ****
Thank you, don't want to reapply if the same thing will happen again😊Reply to
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Theodore ***************
Not worry too much
This visa has no legs , soon be dropped
This visa has no legs , soon be dropped
Travelling ********
@Theodore **************
Yeah.. You can stay 5 years, but cannot get a bank accountOh and also you need to leave the country after 6 months otherwise you might be taxed, or not... Who knows?
Rosie *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Travelling *******
I have a Thai bank, so that bit's fine. Tax I'm unsure on, but I guess I'll find out!Travelling ********
@Rosie ****
Then you're one of the lucky few. Right now it is impossible to open a bank account
No you don't get a bank account. They now come with different reasons every time.
Yesterday at Bangkok bank:
- you need to have two ID's
- You need to get life insurance for 40K baht.
Who is going to pay 1100 USD to open a bank account?!?!
The DTV is worthless. Yes you can stay in the country for 5 years. But...
- extending after 180 days within the country is drama. .
- impossible to get a bankaccount
- this vague tax situation
- still need to do 90 day rapport
The Philippines is starting to look more attractive everyday
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Sharon *********
Same same
Chris ******
They did that to me on the first time but I was still let in without any issues.
Rosie *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris *****
Thank you so much Chris, did you enter at Suvarnabhumi?Chris ******
@Rosie ****
Anytime. And yes I did and it was super fast just a quick passport glance and glance at me and stamp then on my way.Reply to
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Su ********
Same thing happened to me too. You need to go back to embassy to get it fixed. Normally they correct it with pen and sign on it. No pressure
Elías ********
@Su *******
did you apply when it was offline? When online, they normally won't make any changes.Su ********
@Elías *******
oh yes. I applied it in person last year in August when online application wasn’t there yetReply to
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Anonymous ******************
Try to enter on it, what’s there to lose ?
Stella *******
Same same but different 🤣🤣🤣ok in Thailand 🇹🇭
Angelo ***********
I doubt there is a problem. And just flying there and worst case applying again: is most likely cheaper than just applying again.
Very worst case: you get a 2 month arrivied stamp and have 2 month time to think how to sort it out.
Very worst case: you get a 2 month arrivied stamp and have 2 month time to think how to sort it out.
Rosie *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Angelo **********
Thank you Angelo, I will try enter with this visa, and hope they're understanding once I arrive!Reply to
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Peter ******
They often get names mixed up and the wrong way around , just tell them "Its the same"
Rosie *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Peter *****
Thank you Peter, I'll see what they say!Reply to
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Steve *******
Email the embassy and let them fix it. They won't pick up random phone calls, but most of them reply to emails withing 2 days.
Rosie *****
ORIGINAL POSTERI did email, they said they can't do anything
Steve *******
@Rosie ****
odd. They're the ones who issued the visa. I hope they let you in when you get here. If they ask, just explain what happened.And for future reference, just write your name without a hyphen when dealing with Thai authorities. Keep it simple as they already complicate everything on their end.
Rosie *****
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you Steve, I will try enter with it, and hope they don't pay too much attention as it's approved already!
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Wannikea *********
Email them subject line URGENT APPROVED VISA NAME ERROR
Rosie *****
ORIGINAL POSTERI did, they said they can't change name
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Toni *******
I would say you are good to go, the visa matches your passport number
Rosie *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Toni ******
Thank you Toni, I was so excited, now panicking a bit.I've had issues similar to this before, as many systems don't seem to recognise double barrel names
Lee ***********
@Rosie ****
just enter, it's approved and your passport denoted, many reasons how this could happen, take a copy birth certificate as well as more proof. Your picture is on there as well, it'll be fine 🙂Rosie *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lee **********
Thank you! I'm feeling less panicky now, I'll bring all the documents I have :)Reply to
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Toni *******
@Rosie ****
i was thinking even if you apply again, maybe they do the same thing. Should be ok in common sense, but you are right, never know in thailand. I myself, would go with thatRosie *****
ORIGINAL POSTERYes exactly, I don't know if they'd even approve it (as I already have a visa), and then maybe they'd do it again. I guess I'll have an update in a few weeks!
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