DTV Entrance - Chiang Mai, March 2026

Writing this as I think it's interesting to share. So I landed at CNX Airport, queueing in lane & later I just noticed I am the only one with DTV print-out; it's quite obvious because my I printed my DTV card in A6, slightly bigger than my passport.

Just within 5 minutes, one of the IO escorted me to another line (*the right one to be exact and I can tell I skipped 4-5 people before me, but I just followed what the IO asked me to; he's nice btw*). Gave my passport & DTV print-out. She only asked me if I flew from Singapore. I reckon' she's making sure because I was doing connecting flight from Bali to Chiang Mai via Singapore.

And that's all. No other question, no horror story, stamped, I thanked her, she nodded and smiled.

Thinking about moving to live in CNX from Pattaya , but the frequent travel required by the DTV kind of makes me think twice as international flight connections out of CNX are very limited compared to BKK (which is two hours drive from Pattaya), however does anyone in this group been living in CNX on DTV could share some insight or advice based on experience.

Thank you in advance.

Landed at BKK this morning for the first time. Showed my passport, laminated DTV paper. they scanned my fingerprints and stamped me for six months. No questions. 

Today at BKK fast track and priority line very long and wait times for that were equal to regular immigration line (25 minute wait) Just fyi

Just completed my trip to Myanmar via Ranong. We drove down in our car and parked by the pier. Immediately we were offered boat trips so we paid a guy 1000bt to take us. I was the only one on the boat. In addition 500 bt for Visa. Everyone was very helpful including immigration on both sides.

This was my first time not flying in and out on DTV so was happy for the guy's help and didn't begrudge the 1k. Overall it took 2 hrs in total. No questions at all about my DTV. Not asked about funds or anything. 180 more days in my passport

Just returned to Phuket airport after 1 week holiday to Japan on DTV visa…(UK citizen)

It’s about my 5th re entry

The only thing which changed this time, is that they asked to see the actual Visa on my phone with QR code

No asking of funds or anything like that or more questions this time….

Just arrived at DMK…never seen such long lines at immigration. Either it’s the beginning of high season or immigration officers are taking time to scrutinize visa exempt travelers.

Just a quick update for data purposes - I haven’t seen many people enter where we entered. My husband and I entered today at Krabi airport - we got our DTVs in April, but just now came. I had all the proof ready to pull up on my phone and even a new bank letter with balance info, but we were both stamped and waved through in as long as it took for them to scan my prints and take a photo. He even pointed to the stamp and said that I could stay until the end of March. I do recommend dressing neatly, which I feel helps in any Thai government interaction. 😊 So stoked!

We entered Thailand yesterday for the first time with DTV. My husband, my 3 years old son and I. Very simple and fast, no questions asked.

Hello community!

I read that there are more than few cases of being questioned upon entry and having to show some documents (workation) that should match the one you used to apply.

Is this true?