Answered2 years ago
What was the experience of getting stamped in with a DTV visa upon arriving in Thailand?
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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. 🙂
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. 🙂
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.
Stefan ********
Which airport did you enter through?
Tristan *************
OP@Stefan *******
bkkk svb
Jack ********
You can’t apply for a visa exemption pre departure. Nothing like that has been implemented
Greg ********
The ETA ie what you refer to as pre-arrival approval for Visa Exempt is not yet implemented
Tristan *************
OP@Greg *******
ah yeah! I see, looks like from June this year it will be requiredGreg ********
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.
Clement ****************************
@Greg *******
when you apply for DTV they ask you for an intended date of arrival in thailand.It's a separate thing.
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")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 😉 )
Bill *******
Which office?
Tristan *************
OP@Bill ******
applied via London, flew into bkk. Hope that answers your question
Nathan **********
@Tristan ************
soft power or remote work? I’m looking to apply through London soon and would appreciate any infoTristan *************
OP@Nathan *********
remote work, if you search my name in the group search you should find my other posts relating to the approval process :)Activity
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