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Why do some people receive actual visas in their passports while others only get a PDF document?
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Aug 30, 2024
2 years ago
Dan *********
ORIGINAL POSTERRegarding DTV: I see some people got actual visas put in their passport. From the consulate in Los Angeles where I got it, they just emailed me a form. Why do some give actual visas in passport and mine just a document pdf? Any difference?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The difference in receiving an actual visa sticker in a passport versus a PDF document for the Thai visa often relates to how the visa was applied for. When using the eVisa system, applicants typically receive a PDF document via email. In contrast, those who apply through a consulate in countries that do not have an eVisa system might receive a physical visa sticker. Both types ultimately grant the same benefits, and upon entering Thailand, travelers must show the eVisa document along with their passport.
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Anita ********
Is there another consulate in the US that would’ve been more efficient?
Paul *******
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is moving to the e visa system beginning in early October. Eventually, all countries will.
Joel ********
I got my non o visa as an email this way from LA consulate and everything was fine, you get your stamp when you enter
Vu ************
The benefits of both are the same. You just need to print out the Evisa and clip it to your passport when you arrive in Thailand. 🤗
Jared *********
Evisa system versus in person at embassy. Some countries don't have the modern capabilities.
Will ********************
How long did it take you from start to finish and getting approved ?
Dan *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Will *******************
it took long almost a month. LA seems slower then mostWill ********************
@Dan ********
🤦🏽♂️ my question is if you have to go to the consulate after it is approvedWill ********************
@Dan ********
say I submit everything While Im in LA and while waiting for the approval I travel to Korea do I have to go back to LA or will I get everything I need via email from the LA consulate ?David *******
@Will *******************
how do you expect @Dan ********
to know this answer 😂😂Will ********************
@David ******
because he got his DTV alreadyDavid *******
@Will *******************
how will he know if you have to travel back from Korea? It’s not like they tell him random information like that when he got his DTVReply to
David *******
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Seb ********
Some countries don’t have the evisa system yet.
James *******
It's going to be okay.
Andy ************
If you apply using eVisa you get a PDF document, if you apply through an embassy or Consulate in a country not using eVisa you get a sticker in your passport
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