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What was the experience with the DTV stamp at DMK airport and what are the tips regarding TDAC and fast track?
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Just landed at DMK—this was my 4th DTV stamp and there were no questions at all. I handed the immigration officer my laminated DTV paper and kept things friendly. In my opinion, fast track isn’t necessary unless you have a sketchy immigration history or a lot of border runs. ( Only posting as I see many people asking and wanted to help )
SIDE NOTE : No one even scanned or checked for my DTAC either lol.
SIDE NOTE : No one even scanned or checked for my DTAC either lol.
Answer summary
An expat shared their experience landing at DMK airport for their fourth DTV stamp, mentioning a smooth immigration process without any questions. They advised that fast track services may not be necessary unless one has a questionable immigration history. There was a side discussion about the necessity of the TDAC, with comments clarifying that it is automatically linked to the passport and checked by immigration officers. Additionally, there were mixed opinions about presenting laminated visa documents and whether they were beneficial or unnecessary.
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And***
Thank got you laminated your visa. You'd have been deported if it wasn't.
Anonymous *************
OPCool, thanks for correcting me about the DTAC. Hope this helps if someone was debating on paying for fast track etc.
John *********
Some posters are getting ridiculous, you don’t need to show your online tdac approval, as it’s in front of the IO when he looks at his screen, the same with laminated DTV trophy assets, it’s in front of them on their screen, stop polluting the planet with nonsense lamination ffs 🤦🏻♀️
Just your passport, that’s it and a few mins, on your way.
The next person who shows a laminated DTV should be sent directly to The Bangkok Hilton for detention 🤷🏾♀️🤦🏻♀️😅
Just your passport, that’s it and a few mins, on your way.
The next person who shows a laminated DTV should be sent directly to The Bangkok Hilton for detention 🤷🏾♀️🤦🏻♀️😅
Luit *****************
@John ********
just your passport is only one of the four items officially asked at immigration desk, that you want to ignore that is your responsibility, but don't advise others to do so.About lamination, you are correct, they don't ask that, and it is completely useless if not even disadvantageous.
Ian **********
John Hampton, Many people have reported being stamped in for 60 days visa-exempt by lazy daydreaming IOs so I always show my DTV.
John *********
@Ian *********
who told you that, it’s your duty to check your stamp as soon as they hand back your passport. IO have everything on their screen🤷🏾♀️Ian **********
@John ********
There have been reports in this group of this happening. If you think an IO reads everything on his screen with every pax on a long shift, then think again. You are correct that it is your responsibility to check your stamp before you leave the immigration area, but not many do.
Christopher ***********
@John ********
When I reentered Thailand in September 2025 the IO asked if I had completed TDAC? I answered yes and she stamped me in. Maybe her system was down, glitch or whatever?John *********
@Christopher **********
can’t have one IO’s systems down, she was just asking you a question but she already knew the answer. No IO is asking for your A3 decorated, laminated DTV visa or, tdac or anything else, obviously you need to enter your DTV visa no. in the box “Visa” in the on line tdac if you don’t put that in it could cause delays, otherwise, a greeting, passport, finger scan right & left and on your way.. quickly double checking you got 6 months for a dutiful DTV holder.James ********
And many Thai Immigration officers have welcomed this laminated DTV visa card...and it also has helped with airline staff on check-in.
James ********
This is what is posted above the Thai Immigration officers booths... even though you don't like it.
Suja ********
How about skipping the queues is fast track now useful for that?
Andi ***********
@Suja *******
Yes, it is still useful for that, especially peak arrival times.
Winston ************
They did check your TDAC. It instantly shows up on the IO's monitor when your passport is scanned. This is why, if you observe in the immigration queue, some people are turned away almost immediately. It's because they didn't do the TDAC, and that's the first thing the IO notices when they scan the passport.
Nayr ********
They did check your TDAC, you just weren't aware. It's already associated with you in the system.
Tapan ********
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