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Will Thai immigration have issues if parents have DTV stamps but children use Visa on Arrival?
Sep 13, 2024
2 years ago
Nadeem ********
ORIGINAL POSTERDo you think Thai immigration will be bothered if a family turns up with the parents holding DTV approved stamps but the kids not on the DTV with them (meaning the kids will get visa on arrival)?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around the potential implications of parents entering Thailand on a DTV visa while their children enter on a Visa on Arrival. Opinions vary, with some commenters suggesting it's not a problem, while others warn of the risks associated with overstaying. Questions also arise about the absence of DTV visas for the children and possible consequences of their visa status.
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Nadeem ********
ORIGINAL POSTERFlorence ************
@Nadeem *******
thank you. May I ask to be left out of this conversation? I do not wish to be filled with worry about something that may or may not happen.Nadeem ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Florence ***********
yep sure.Reply to
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Steve ********
Visa On Arrival will cost 2000 baht each for just 15 days, they then go onto overstay. If you're happy with that, I guess it's ok for you
Travis *******
@Steve *******
it's free for 2 months extendable by a monthSteve ********
@Travis ******
Wrong. That's a free entry stamp, not a visa on arrival. You have much to learn 😂Travis *******
@Steve *******
I got nothing to learn mate I'm here on a retirement visa living in paradiseTravis *******
you Steve Smith where did I say it was for a visa if we getting technical 2 months visa free which can he extended a month. thanks for making me clarify the bleeding obvious
Steve ********
@Travis ******
You need to read my comment about VOA costing 2000 baht for 15 days which is correct. You tried to tell me it was free and 60 days. FAIL! You've much to learn about Thai visasTravis *******
mate you got issues leave it at that
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Nadeem ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve *******
I’m really confused?! How does a Visa on arrival cost money for UK citizens?Gerry ********
@Nadeem *******
UK citizens get 60 day visa exemption, not a visa on arrival. Visa exemption is permission to enter, without a visa.Nadeem ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Gerry *******
ok I understand thanks for clarifyingReply to
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Seb ********
If you even consider purposely letting your children overstay like that other lady, don’t even think about it.
James ********
Why don't you have the DTV visa for the children ?
ElÃas ********
@James *******
My wild guess: because children under xx years can't be charged for overstaying and over xx but under 18 can be charged but not deported. Seems the parents are trying to save the $400 each for their children visas.Florence ************
@ElÃas *******
may I ask how many kids you haveElÃas ********
@Florence ***********
I'm not the OP. But if you're asking me, I have no kids.Reply to
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James ********
@ElÃas *******
you may be correct ✅Reply to
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Bryan **********
Of course not
Bryan **********
Somebody could have a dtv and maybe their children live somewhere else and are just coming for a holiday.
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Daniel *******
Why would that be a problem?
โจ ******
You never try, you never know but do accept the consequences
Mg *************
Not a problem at all.
John *******
@Mg ************
- why do you think it is not a problem?Andrew *******
@John ******
why would it be a problemJohn *******
@Andrew ******
my understanding is children don’t get penalized for overstays, but that doesn’t mean immigration doesn’t vet their paperwork/expected time in country when arriving. If you have parents who are saying to the immigration officer you will be here for six months and then you are showing that the young kids only have coverage for a much shorter time, won’t that potentially be an issue for entering (even though we know they won’t be fined for overstay later on)?Andrew *******
@John ******
wouldn’t that only be an issue when the overstay takes place?John *******
@Andrew ******
Part of the immigration entry process is for immigration to examine if they believe a person will follow policy/rules or not. If they see that the parents are entering for 180 days, have no onward flights and the kids are entering visa exempt, which allows 60+30 days, they might suspect you plan to overstay the kids and they can start to ask questions.Reply to
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Mg *************
@John ******
On arrival visa applicableAlso if parent is with valid visa, children under 14 never get over stay status.
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