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What was the experience of getting stamped in with a DTV visa upon arriving in Thailand?

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Mar 6, 2025

4 days ago

Tristan *************

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Arrival post, 

Got approved for the DTV visa two months ago, arrived a month later than my original intended arrival date. Immigration officer seemed happy that I had a visa, and said that most people aren’t getting appropriate visas at the moment. (I believe people have to apply for a visa exemption on arrival pre departure now, but a lot of people aren’t) stamped me in and said after 180 days to leave Thailand, and then come back for a new stamp. Whole process took 2-3 minutes, didn’t ask for any documentation etc. just had a print out of my visa. 🙂

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user discusses their experience entering Thailand with an approved DTV visa, noting that they arrived later than planned but had a smooth immigration process. The officer was pleased with the documentation, highlighting that many travelers are currently facing visa issues. Comments address the misunderstanding regarding visa exemption pre-approval and seek clarification about the immigration office and airport used.

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Felipe *********

Visa exemption doesn't need pre approval, so probably a miscommunication issue.

3 days ago

Stefan ********

Which airport did you enter through?

4 days ago

Tristan *************

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@Stefan *******

bkkk svb

4 days ago

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Tristan *************

Jack ********

You can’t apply for a visa exemption pre departure. Nothing like that has been implemented

4 days ago

Greg ********

The ETA ie what you refer to as pre-arrival approval for Visa Exempt is not yet implemented

4 days ago

Tristan *************

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@Greg *******

ah yeah! I see, looks like from June this year it will be required

4 days ago

Greg ********

Tristan Conway-Grim, I believe that is the current plan That is the current plan I believe. It was meant to be earlier this year but postponed. The consensus is this will effect those doing border bounces/multiple Visa Exempts. The "Digital" Arrival Card starts May 1st and that will be required for all arrivals.

4 days ago

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Greg ********

Clement ****************************

@Greg *******

when you apply for DTV they ask you for an intended date of arrival in thailand.

It's a separate thing.

4 days ago

Greg ********

@Clement ***************************

He was talking about the ETA see his response below "(I believe people have to apply for a visa exemption on arrival pre departure now, but a lot of people aren’t")

4 days ago

Clement ****************************

@Greg *******

Ah okay! I thought you were referring to this part: "arrived a month later than my original intended arrival date".

(Read ETA as estimated time of arrival 😉 )

4 days ago

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Clement ****************************

Bill *******

Which office?

4 days ago

Bill *******

@Tristan ************

4 days ago

Tristan *************

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@Bill ******