This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

What was the experience of re-entering Thailand with a DTV visa after traveling to Malaysia?

DTV Visa Thailand Immigration Visa Re-entry Border Control Thailand Travel Expat Experiences

Oct 29, 2025

6 days ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Left Thailand and returned for the first time on the DTV.

Flew down to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and back into Hat Yai, Thailand.

Zero issues. No questions.

Just a big smille when I handed the cute border guard girl my passports size, laminated DTV visa.

She stamped my passport with a date 180 days from today.

Easy

1,857

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

A user shared their experience flying from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, back to Hat Yai, Thailand, with a DTV visa. They reported a smooth re-entry with the border guard pleasantly stamping their passport for another 180 days without any issues. Comments from other users include inquiries about the process, details regarding the visibility of the DTV on computer systems, and curiosity about the travel method used.

DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.

Pelle Eriksson★★★★★

Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...

recently on Facebook

Luca G.★★★★★

I used this agency for my DTV Visa...

recently on Google

Trusted DTV Visa Agent

OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED

#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND

Elías ********

Did you come back by plane or by land/train? That's not related to the DTV, just asking out of curiosity.

5 days ago

Marko ******

So they can't see your dtv on computer and that's why have to laminate it? Heard many people do this...

5 days ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Marko *****

they can pull it up and you don’t have to laminate it. It just makes it easier and the border guards seem to like it.

5 days ago

Reply to

Anonymous *************

James ********

Thanks for your report 😃

6 days ago

James ********

6 days ago

Anonymous ******************

@James *******

this is pointless, it works very well without printing it out.

5 days ago

Reply to

Anonymous ******************

Marcin *******

Hi

Did You back at same day ?

6 days ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Marcin ******

no I spent 4 days in Malaysia

6 days ago

Marcin *******

Thabk You fior info.

6 days ago

Reply to

Marcin *******

Anonymous ******************

Isn't that how it's meant to work?

6 days ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Anonymous participant 919 yes. But some people have had issues or have been denied re-entry.

Others are simply worried about it so I thought I’d share.

You know, being nice and helpful and such…

6 days ago

Reply to

Anonymous *************

What was the experience of entering Thailand with a DTV visa at DMK airport like?

2 comments

22 days ago

What was your experience returning to Thailand with a DTV visa?

2 comments

2 months ago

What was the experience of entering Thailand with a DTV visa through Phuket airport like?

1 comments

2 months ago