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What should I expect when presenting a DTV visa at Thai immigration?
Oct 1, 2024
2 years ago
Dennis ************
ORIGINAL POSTERFor people who think they will be welcomed with a smile with the DTV at immigration at the airport think again. It was an angry face with 'what are you doing here?'
Saying more or less this isn't a legal visa.
She did stamp it 180 days...
Saying more or less this isn't a legal visa.
She did stamp it 180 days...
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses varied experiences at Thai immigration when arriving with a DTV visa, with reported encounters ranging from unfriendly service and skepticism about the visa's legality to positive interactions where officials expressed congratulations. Suggestions for improving the reception include dressing appropriately to avoid negative impressions.
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Tony **********
Was it a printed A4 or on your phone ?
Dennis ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tony *********
fixed in my pasportTony **********
@Dennis ***********
sounds like a bad day then or a stamp thing when I came guy gave up adjusting the date on the stamp and just filed out end date type with a pen see what happens next time cheersReply to
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David ********
I had a very good time, when I arrived with DTV, even with tourists visas I had good experiences before
Adrià ********
Which airport? Really strange
Dennis ************
ORIGINAL POSTERsuvarnabhumi airport
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Sean *******
I got a nice smile. I suggest not wearing a vest and flip flops and smelling of beer.
Dennis ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sean ******
i rarely drink alcohol and i don't have a vest so it must have been the flipflops then.Sean *******
@Dennis ***********
Joking aside it sounds like you caught one having a bad day possibly.Dennis ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sean ******
You might be right... next time i will try to pick one who dasn't look so grimReply to
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Colleen **********
I had a totally different interaction so I guess responses vary. The guy I got congratulated me and gave a thumbs up.
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