Answered10 months ago

Why is it important to keep a copy of your DTV certificate in Thailand?

Thailand visa DTV certificate Immigration Expat advice Visa requirements Document management

Shin ******

asked Jan 6, 2026

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Keep a  copy of your DTV certificate with your picture on it, I don't care if it's an Evisa, I don't care what anyone says. I keep several copies and a laminated one. I have needed it more times than I can tell you. They asked today at Immigration, even with the stamp clear in my passport, ridiculous, but necessary!

Answer summary

The post emphasizes the importance of keeping a copy of your DTV certificate while in Thailand, regardless of its format (e.g., Evisa). The author shares a personal experience where immigration authorities requested documentation despite clear stamps in their passport, highlighting the necessity for multiple copies, including a laminated one. Comments from other users reinforce this advice, sharing anecdotes about the Thai immigration process and the stress caused by paperwork demands.

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Anonymous ******************

When I used to work here on a non B I would see SHOPPING CARTS full of paperwork being rolled through Chaeng Wattana😆 they LOVE their paperwork here.

One time I went one time to Laos because I was switching companies, and when I came back the officers in Suvarnabhumi wanted the *entire stack of paper* I submitted to get my visa at the Thai embassy in Vientiane, so in essence wanted me to carry two copies of everything which would have been the equivalent of an entire ream of paper in my carry on🫠

This was only 2 years ago. Luckily after an interrogation about my work, and a lot of apologizing, I got through but it was so stressful.

Just print your visas guys, the DTV is literally one single piece of paper. It’s not that hard and it could save you a hell of a headache if you catch an officer on a bad day.

10 months ago

Chris *********

DTV isn't a certificate. What drug are you taking?

10 months ago

Shin ******

@Chris ********

, for sure not whatever you're on. You should go back to sleep it's AH,like you who make it hard to be in these grps,you never have anything positive to say. I know you're miserable right now. Poor tink tink!😢

10 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Just have it on ur phone so you can show it to them. No need to laminate it🤣

10 months ago

Shin ******

Anonymous participant 766 well they asked for a hard copy at Immigration today, so I am glad I had a copy to give them. Do what you feel is best for you Anonymous and I will continue to do what is best for me. I hope it works out however you proceed!🤣

10 months ago

Anonymous ******************

@Shin *****

they for sure asked for a copy but will accept a pdf on phone as well

10 months ago

Greg ********

They do like their paperwork here.

10 months ago

James ********

Wise Advice 👌

10 months ago