Why do some people receive actual visas in their passports while others only get a PDF document?

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Aug 30, 2024

3 months ago

Dan *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Regarding 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?

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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?

2 months ago

Paul *******

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is moving to the e visa system beginning in early October. Eventually, all countries will.

2 months ago

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

3 months ago

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. 🤗

3 months ago

Jared *********

Evisa system versus in person at embassy. Some countries don't have the modern capabilities.

3 months ago

Will ********************

How long did it take you from start to finish and getting approved ?

3 months ago

Dan *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Will *******************

it took long almost a month. LA seems slower then most

3 months ago

Will ********************

@Dan ********

🤦🏽‍♂️ my question is if you have to go to the consulate after it is approved

3 months ago

Will ********************

@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 ?

3 months ago

David *******

@Will *******************

how do you expect

@Dan ********

to know this answer 😂😂

3 months ago

Will ********************

@David ******

because he got his DTV already

3 months ago

David *******

@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 DTV

3 months ago

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David *******

Seb ********

Some countries don’t have the evisa system yet.

3 months ago

James *******

It's going to be okay.

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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Andy ************

What is the procedure for entering Thailand with a DTV visa approved online?

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What is the process for obtaining a DTV Visa from the Thai Consulate in Los Angeles for freelance work?

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