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Apr 30, 2026
a day ago
Colin ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I arrive on Saturday with a 90 day visa for the first time

Do I have to print my visa off or is it OK to show the downloaded document on my tablet.

Thankyou
6 comments
Mar 21, 2026
a month ago
Leaving Thailand next week and have had my DTV visa since last summer. Since having the visa, I’ve left the country 4 times but have never had an issue with immigration coming back in. I always bring a paper copy of my Visa, have never missed a 90-day checkin, and always do my TM30. I am flying back in to DMK. Is there a need for fast track?

I have seen some people get held up in BKK with immigration so would love to hear some input.
8 comments
Feb 14, 2026
2 months ago
Fred **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Dear all. I just want to say something here. I have read a lot here and other platforms that people complain that they are denied immigration if they want to have an exemption visa. I made a visa run today for my first non OA. I stood at Krabi in a row of about 100 people. At least 10 people were sent to the side because they simply did not have the TDAC. Why don't people check what they need when they want to come to Thailand with a certain visa? But they are complaining...so just experienced this today. Just so stupid. So don't complain and just fill in the paperwork you have a wonderful stay here.
26 comments
Feb 9, 2026
3 months ago
Hello

When I enter, do i need the visa document printed or is it okey to have it on my phone?
16 comments
Jan 22, 2026
3 months ago
Malcolm **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Swede, work DTV,

Uploaded all docs, inc company registration etc..

Wednesday 19:30 the 14th, pending approval status on the Friday evening before they closed and approved the following Monday at 13:40.

Very basic paperwork, was scared they would ask for more, only uploaded 3 months payslips, not a single question..

Flew into DMK the following day, not a single question, had ALL my docs printed but only gave the immigration lady the DTV e visa approval and she didn’t ask a single question just smiled and stamped me right in.

Good to be back.
3 comments
Jan 18, 2026
3 months ago
LavenderD*********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Second entry on my DTV after 5 months in Thailand. Arrived at DMK from KUL, presented DTV printout (A4), TDAC printout, and my passport. No questions, straight through in 30 seconds after photo and fingerprints. Swedish passport, workcation category.

I know there is scaremongering going on, but I assure you it's smoother than ever on a DTV. I just saw one guy pulled aside because he didn't fill in the TDAC.
2 comments
Dec 10, 2025
5 months ago
its my first time entering Thailand, my dtv has been approved and I have printed it and have it with my passport. what other documents do I need to have ready to show immigration upon arrival?
19 comments
Oct 19, 2025
6 months ago
Update: Today was my second time entering Bangkok, this time through DMK Airport. I showed a printed visa and wasn’t asked any further questions.
4 comments
Sep 23, 2025
7 months ago
When entering Thailand do you need to physically present your DTV on paper or is it enough to enter it on the tdac form?
3 comments
Sep 21, 2025
7 months ago
Christopher **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I need to go to Laksi immigration next week - but even when I arrive early - the security guard won’t let me in until 8am.

When I’m finally allowed in there’s already a huge number of people waiting inside.

Is there a secret entrance somewhere?

I’ve tried other doors but all the automatic doors don’t open until 8am.

Thanks for any help
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