What should I know about arriving at Bangkok (BKK) with a DTV visa for the first time?

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Hi everyone. I have my first international flight to BKK tomorrow. I have my visa printed. TDAC filled. Please share your arrival experience? Do I stand in normal immig line or special line for DTV? Share first hand experience please. Important things to remember?

Ask Thailand · Answer

Arriving at Bangkok with a DTV visa, travelers should expect to stand in the normal immigration line, as there generally isn't a special line for these visa holders. It's important to present your printed visa, TDAC, and passport clearly. Many recent travelers reported smooth and efficient processing, often taking less than five minutes. Although some may have been asked for supporting documents, it's advisable to have them organized and ready, as immigration officers may perform random checks. Remember to verify the date on your immigration stamp and be polite during the process.

Clare ***** · Answer

Once you land.  Nobody will allow you to get lost.  Everything is signed simply for all nationalities.

Before immigration:

Get Google or AI to tell you what 180 days is. So you can calmly check your stamp.

At Immigration:

Make sure they know DTV.  Show page or print out before passport page.

Don’t worry.  You did the hard bit!

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Normal line. It says foreigner passport. Follow instructions, it’s very simple

Andrew ********* · Answer

Arrived last week. Presented printed out e-visa (entire page), passport and TDAC. Had all my other documents ready but didn’t get asked for anything else. Stamped for 6 months and through in less than 5 mins. Very efficient!

Robin ********* · Answer

Dont think there is a priorrity line at all anymore for arrivals?

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Zero delay on an entry last month.  I had access to the priority immigration line due to a business ticket but there was no lines at all.  I took the normal line,  presented my TDAC confirmation (on my phone), passport and boarding pass.  Was stamped through 6 months. Where I had the most trouble was getting a Bolt to my hotel from BKK😭

Greg ******** · Answer

Business or First class get a special line. Some BOI visas. You can pay for it too.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Normal line. Like everyone else 😏

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Terrible.... immigration officers are rude and ignorant

Liza ******** · Answer

just the regular line - present your passport and Visa print out at the same time - you may not be asked anything - if you are just answer - there are random reports of being asked to show the supporting documentation for your Visa - so not a bad idea to have it in a folder easily available (eg not in your checked bag) Don't offer wait to see if you are asked and then provide what asked for - so have your documents organized - when you get your passport back before you leave the desk just check that the date written in the stamp that show "allowed until" is 6 months after entry.  Once you are in calculate the 90 day date and be sure to file your report in compliance with the rules for that.  It will be fine  Dont forget to say please and thank you

Paul ******* · Answer

Only special line if you're over 70 you can go to the priority lane

Andrew ******** · Answer

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