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What should I expect during immigration checks for the DTV in Thailand?
Hi everyone!☺️
Has anyone here experienced immigration officers checking DTV requirements upon arrival? (e.g., active course enrollment, proof of work/finances, etc.)
Has anyone actually been turned away/rejected at the border because of this, or had any issues?
Any insights, experiences, or advice on what to expect/prepare would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!🙏🏼
Has anyone here experienced immigration officers checking DTV requirements upon arrival? (e.g., active course enrollment, proof of work/finances, etc.)
Has anyone actually been turned away/rejected at the border because of this, or had any issues?
Any insights, experiences, or advice on what to expect/prepare would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!🙏🏼
Answer summary
The discussion centers on the concerns of expats regarding the DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) requirements upon entry into Thailand. Members share varying experiences, suggesting that while some might feel at risk of scrutiny, actual cases of denial seem rare. Key advice includes preparing necessary documentation, like proof of enrollment or finances, and being aware that immigration officers have discretion in assessments. Contributions suggest that appearance and behavior also impact immigration decisions.
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Anonymous ******************
Only one fairy tale of someone being denied
ZenMa******
You will be the first
Anonymous ******************
Yes a mexican opera singer was denied entry
Daniel *******
Are you not doing what you claimed to get the DTV?
Kool *******
If you are separated for further questioning by immigration it isn't because of your dtv. Immigration profiles, and stereotypes, and physical appearance, and how you act, plays a big part in that determination. Having a dtv isn't what set them off.
Jay ******************
No DTV holder has been denied entry because they weren't currently enrolled upon a qualifying cultural course, in possession of the 500,000 THB application requirement or not currently employed/in contract for remote online working.
Luit *****************
Jay Jay Trollslayer Christopher, when will you stop making new facebook accounts every day just to troll here and get banned again?
Don't you have anything better to do than spreading your lies and misinformation here?
Of course Immigration can and will check for visa requirements and deny if you not comply.
Don't you have anything better to do than spreading your lies and misinformation here?
Of course Immigration can and will check for visa requirements and deny if you not comply.
Gias****
Amazing
Never ending story
Never ending story
Henrik *****
Of course the Immigration Officer are doing their job and check if everything is right.
If everything is not right, entry into Thailand would not be allowed.
The Officer in front of you has the power to reject, without asking others, and is final decision.
Always bring a complete digital copy of the application incl. documents, on phone, tablet or in cloud, then you are prepared.
If everything is not right, entry into Thailand would not be allowed.
The Officer in front of you has the power to reject, without asking others, and is final decision.
Always bring a complete digital copy of the application incl. documents, on phone, tablet or in cloud, then you are prepared.
Greg ******
Sascha **********
Yes, check my post from 8 October
Anonymous ******************
Ffs this entire page has endless comments about this already. Just use the search tab. How lazy are you.
Anonymous ******************
Only one fairy tale of someone being denied
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 520 You seem to think Immigration does not check DTV holders?
I can tell you THAT is a fairy tale....
I can tell you THAT is a fairy tale....
ZenMaster59
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