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What was the immigration experience like for a DTV visa holder entering Thailand?

Sep 3, 2025
3 days ago
Tristan *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Arrival post 03/09 -

3rd time entering this year on the dtv visa (I left Thailand about 3 weeks ago to go back to Europe)

Transferred through Bangkok svb (final destination Chiang Mai)

I had my current bank statements etc ready (as I’ve seen some posts in here recently that immigration officers were ‘grilling’ everyone on a dtv)

Immigration officer looked at my dtv, didn’t ask for DTAC (I’m assuming when they scan the visa qr code or visa number that it shows up on their system)

No questions asked, no words even exchanged, stamped for the correct time - easy.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The author shares their experience of re-entering Thailand on a DT visa, noting an easy process with no inquiries or issues from the immigration officer. They mention the importance of having bank statements ready but did not need to present their DTAC document, suggesting that the system may have confirmed their status upon scanning their visa. Comments from others reflect varied personal experiences, emphasizing that having required documents ready seemed beneficial and that perceived "grilling" by officers might be overstated.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

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Ciarán *******
I have a feeling that you were polite and calm while waiting in line.
Scott **********
That’s because you probably did everything simply as per the requirements and you align with what the visa is intended for
Tristan *************
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@Scott *********
yep lol, it is a really simple process.
Henrik *****
Still recommend that you show your ( printed ) TDAC together with your passport, so The Immigration Officer don’t get the idea you trying to hide something.

I was moved to fast track, because I had the QR and passport ready in my hand.
Tristan *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Henrik ****
yeah I actually gave them the qr code on my phone and said here is my arrival card, along with my documents but he didn’t look at it!
Greg ********
@Tristan ************
As soon as they scan your passport the TDAC shows. It is when they scan and no TDAC they ask and if not done sent away to complete.
Winston ************
They only "grill" anonymous posters. I've entered 7 time with no questions asked.
Anonymous ******************
@Winston ***********
Are you limited to your ‘anonymous,’ basic, and not always correct argument, or can you develop something a little more elaborate? Some people are being pushed aside in Chiang Mai, whether you like it or not, and they have posted in this group with or without their names.

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Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 928 plenty of people have been asked for documentation in Chiang Mai, people who refuse to believe it because some are anonymous are just thick headed
Shandy ********
Anonymous participant 561 I know, let's get over the idea that it's just fabrication. And why don't people just invent these false stories about Bangkok then, not just Chiang Mai?
Jef ********
Anonymous participant 561 has any one been turned away ????
Anonymous ******************
@Jef *******
Any visa holder can be denied entry if the IO decides of it. But that's not the topic here.

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Andi ***********
Yeah, your DTAC shows up on their system. As you now know "the grilling of everyone" was an exaggeration to put it politely.