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What was your experience entering Thailand with a DTV stamp after multiple visits?

Jul 16, 2025
10 months ago
Arrived in bkk yesterday, was fully prepared with all supporting docs, incase i was asked any questions as ive been in and out alot in the last 4 years it was starting to become an issue, just handed passport and e visa to the io, wasnt asked any questions at all, not even for the tdac and got 6 month dtv stamp in, nice and smooth
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The user shared their recent experience entering Bangkok with a DTV visa, noting that they were fully prepared with supporting documents but were not asked any questions at immigration and received a 6-month DTV stamp. Comments on the post discuss the user's preparation, additional insights on the DTV process, and inquiry about their previous entries.
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Itโ€™s easy coming in on DTV.
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Peter *********
Just like they said when the DTV launched one year ago. Now just wait for the doom mongers and salty expats to come along with their knowledge ๐Ÿ˜†
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@Peter ********
yep actually the whole process was easy going the soft power route and choosing the right embassy
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Mercy *********
1st time entering on DTV? or have you entered on DTV previously?
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@Mercy ********
1st time on dtv
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Na *****
What were the supporting docs you took?
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@Na ****
didnt need any however tdac, boarding pass, return ticket "temp", documents from school, proof of funds and accommodation
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Paul ********
Anonymous participant you donโ€™t need a return ticket with a DTV
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@Paul *******
yep aware of that but got a temporary one anyway for piece of mind, as ive been grilled at immigration before a couple of times
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Paul ********
Anonymous participant in 40 years of visiting the Kingdom I have never been asked for funds or tickets, not once.

You must portray a certain risk
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Na *****
Anonymous participant amazing so can be the same dates etc and everything as when you applied?
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@Na ****
ive no idea or just open banking app for them, its very unlikely they would ask imo just good to be prepared
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Na *****
Thank you! And were your funds for 500k+ or the 20k all arrivals are being asked for now
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@Na ****
just same as i used for the visa app the 500k+
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