Sharing My Experience Entering Thailand with the DTV Visa

Today, upon arriving at immigration, I presented my passport, boarding pass, and printed DTV E-Visa. The immigration officer called someone, presumably her superior, and I was directed to another counter where I was asked:

* *"What were you doing for the last 3 months here?"* (Because I had a 60-day visa with a 30-day extension). I explained that I previously had a multiple visa for 6 months.

* *"Do you have a business here in Thailand?"* I responded, "No, I applied for a remote worker visa," and showed my employment contract from my email.

* *"Where are you going to stay in Thailand?"* I presented our 6-month apartment contract.

* *"Until when will you be staying here?*" I mentioned until June, showing my booked return ticket.

She then stamped my passport, confirmed my stay for 180 days (which I was already aware of), and wished me a Happy New Year before I left.

Just sharing my experience as it might not be the same for everyone - just a heads up!

Happy New Year Everyone! 🥳

Sharing My Experience Entering Thailand with the DTV Visa

Today, upon arriving at immigration, I presented my passport, boarding pass, and printed DTV E-Visa. The immigration officer called someone, presumably her superior, and I was directed to another counter where I was asked:

* *"What were you doing for the last 3 months here?"* (Because I had a 60-day visa with a 30-day extension). I explained that I previously had a multiple visa for 6 months.

* *"Do you have a business here in Thailand?"* I responded, "No, I applied for a remote worker visa," and showed my employment contract from my email.

* *"Where are you going to stay in Thailand?"* I presented our 6-month apartment contract.

* *"Until when will you be staying here?*" I mentioned until June, showing my booked return ticket.

She then stamped my passport, confirmed my stay for 180 days (which I was already aware of), and wished me a Happy New Year before I left.

Just sharing my experience as it might not be the same for everyone - just a heads up!

Happy New Year Everyone! 🥳

My experience at the airport with the DTV visa was very smooth.

I was in Taipei for 5 days for my application recently and got back to Bangkok on December 13th.

The immigration person took my passport, looked at it, and without any hassle or hesitation, he stamped it right away.

I'm good to stay now until June 2025!

Thanks again to this group and to everyone who helped me out!

Has anyone entered Thailand via Nong Khai border with a new DTV?

What was your experience like?

Just wanted to share my experience on arriving with my Destination Thailand visa from Munich embassy quickly. After being pulled out for questioning the last few times, entering with a tourist visa, this time everything went smooth, no questions asked. Glad Thailand finally has a real digital "nomad" visa.

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For info - travelled on 90 day Non o visa issued by London Thai embassy - LHR to BKK via Eva Air 12/10/24 my ticket had return date of 24/3/25 (163 days)

In LHR Eva didn't ask to see visa, boarded with no issues. In BKK passport stamped with 90 day and no questions asked about 163 day return date. (Was ready to explain I was applying for Marriage Visa in Dec for 12 month)

Just my experience.

For people who think they will be welcomed with a smile with the DTV at immigration at the airport think again. It was an angry face with 'what are you doing here?'

Saying more or less this isn't a legal visa.

She did stamp it 180 days...

Here's my experience with the Thai Consulate in LA for my DTV:

Applied on August 16.

Further requests more docs on Aug 23.

Approved on Sept 12.

Any requests for extra docs, expect 5 extra business days as that is written on the website. Just know that.

Very easy. I applied as a freelancer. Lists of things I've provided:

1. My main portfolio website and 4 projects and impressive case studies I've recently done related to my recent and current clients.

2. Last year's tax document

3. My joint bank account showing the total of $30k (shows my address, name, and my husbands name). Along with statements of 1 month only.

4. Provided 6 recent invoices for my freelance work and for extra, showed the total paid invoices cost starting beginning of January of this year to Aug 16, as proof that money is flowing in consistently.

5. Proof of freelance contract employment.

My husband just turned in his application for marriage affiliation with me for DTV. That should be an automatic, and easy acceptance.

I hope this helps!

I’m planning a visa trip to Kuala Lumpur for non-o retirement visa. Does this take 1 day to process? Does anybody have experience in this process and docs required?