Answered4 months ago
What should I expect during my first entry to Thailand with a DTV visa?
First time entry in BKK next week with my DTV.
Hello I am must say that I am fuite stressed with all I read.
I will be entering for the first time next week with my DTV (French passeport).
Should I have 20 000THB or equivalent in euros ?
Should I book a return flight ?
Should I expect IOs to question me ?
Hello I am must say that I am fuite stressed with all I read.
I will be entering for the first time next week with my DTV (French passeport).
Should I have 20 000THB or equivalent in euros ?
Should I book a return flight ?
Should I expect IOs to question me ?
Answer summary
The user is anxious about their upcoming entry into Thailand with a DTV visa, seeking advice on cash requirements, return flight bookings, and potential immigration questioning. Most community responses suggest it is advisable to have some cash (around 20,000 THB or equivalent), though many individuals shared their experiences of entering without issues, advising that having the DTV visa printout and possibly a return flight may ease the process. The consensus is that while there may be questions from immigration, they are usually straightforward and not a cause for concern.
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Cool****
Bring 1000 bluks its enough
Brian ****
You have a French passport and it's the first entry. You have almost nothing to worry about with immigration.
Mercy *********
If it's your first time you might get questioned, but nobody can say for sure. They just ask simple questions about what you're doing, if it's workcation or soft power, etc. It's not a big deal.
Have 20k baht equivalent in cash to show just in case.
No return flight necessary.
Have 20k baht equivalent in cash to show just in case.
No return flight necessary.
Phil ******
Don't pay for fastback. If asked have some cash book a flight bus or something in 180 days and have a place to sleep
Peter **********
Take Fast Track. 3500 Baht.. its the best for your first DTV Entry
IndigoPo********
OP@Peter *********
I travel business do I need fast track ? If yes where to book ?
Kev **********
IndigoPomelo2866 it’s currently unavailable
Peter **********
IndigoPomelo2866 Many people undergo another check by immigration after landing; this usually happens if they have a very unusual entry history in the past.
Exhilaratin************
If you're fuite stressed then the land of sabai sabai might not be for you 😅
Sonia *********
me too entering tmr but this group made me scared of the entry while i did get the visa lmao
David *********
@Sonia ********
So how did it go then?
Wannikea *********
No, no, who knows.
Wesley **********
I just got in last Monday using my DTV for the first time, no questions asked. Had the E-Visa with me and TDAC filled out online.
Slipper*******
I had zero issues.
Winston ************
It doesn't hurt to carry some cash, especially if you're from a poor 3rd-world country like me. I've never been asked for it though, but always carry USD 1k just in-case, and since it's in USD, it doesn't take much space in my wallet.
Christer *****
Can't hurt to have cash.
Robert *******
You get questions and send back if you follow the given advice.
Every foreigner needs next to the passport and the visa, the TDAC.
You can apply for FREE within 72 hours before arrival
tdac.immigration.go.th
Every foreigner needs next to the passport and the visa, the TDAC.
You can apply for FREE within 72 hours before arrival
tdac.immigration.go.th
Tommi *******
Stay away from the F officers
Mimi ********
@Tommi ******
and Why ?
Wolf****
@Tommi ******
the last one i went through was female. She wasn’t any different than any of the other guys. Maybe some of these guys having issues just look suspicious, dressing like a bunch of bums trying to come into the airport.Mimi ********
@Tommi ******
what is F Officer?IndigoPo********
OP@Mimi *******
female immigration officer
Dragiša *******
@Tommi ******
90% are female IO🤣Tommi *******
@Dragiša ******
wrong
Steve *******
Yes, yes, yes.
And you'll stop worrying, because you're prepared.
And you'll stop worrying, because you're prepared.
Randolph *******
I’ve just flown in today, first time with my DTV, didn’t have any cash with me, had a printout of my visa. No problems at all, through within 2 mins.
Nick *******
Do not be stressed. You have a visa! I have done it many many times. You will have no problem. Enjoy
Michael ********
@Nick ******
lolNick *******
@Michael *******
ahh you again. I saw your comment calling Robert, who tries to help people, a troll. And here you are trolling. Oh the irony!Your life must be sad. Feel bad for you.Nick *******
@Michael *******
sorry what does that even mean? do you need help with your english. All you can say is you think I am someone else? Please just take your trolling somewhere else and leave us adults to it...byeMichael ********
@Nick ******
read the group and don't make you fool my friend. I'm pretty sure it's you Robert 😂 another pathetic multiaccount because no one who is normal want to talk with you 😂Nick *******
@Michael *******
I think there is only 1 troll here you demented little man. You have no idea how sorry I feel for you. You offer nothing with your pathetic mindset. How sad 🥲Michael ********
@Nick ******
Robert Legas? 😂 Everyone in this group know this guy is very annoying troll. Almost everything what he wrote is wrong. Or maybe you're his another multiaccount? Sorry but if you think the visa granted you enter Thailand you're same level of knowledge as him.
And it's not trolling, I just laughed at you.
Nomad*****
I entered 10 days ago, very easy going process, no questions, just showed the printed DTV visa letter and showed it.
I had return ticket and accomodation that he didnt ask to check though.
Less than 1 min on counter, very fast.
Wishing you the best
I had return ticket and accomodation that he didnt ask to check though.
Less than 1 min on counter, very fast.
Wishing you the best
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