DTV even more valuable now. The 60 Day Visa Exempt trial had unintended consequences.

This should also be a warning that Thai Immigration rules can change quickly.

I just spoke with Immigration in Thailand to ask how long the e-visa online takes. I've read the e-visa takes 3 to 5 days, but a few days ago, someone in this group posted that it took 15 days.

The agent said no need for an e-visa with a US passport, I will get 60 days at the airport.

I explained I've been to Thailand 3 times in the past year (Total 4.5 months in Thailand in the past year)

She said it's fine, since I've been out of Thailand for 2 months.

I never did a border bounce, no overstays, longest I've stayed in Thailand is 60 days. Total of 4.5 months in Thailand over the last 12 months.

I have a week until the flight. I have most of the documents ready, so can apply tomorrow or tonight.

The agent said again, don't worry, just come, no need for the e-visa.

But people are posting here about being refused entry, just for visiting the kingdom too often.

Thanks in advance!

I’ve read some conflicting information on the need to have proof of onward ticket when entering on the DTV. To me it doesn’t really make sense to request this on a visa allowing to stay 180 days but I like to ere on the side of caution and always plan for the worst. In the unlikely situation of being asked for an onward ticket would a bus to Cambodia suffice or is a plane ticket better? (if so why is that)

Thanks!

Have applied for a DTV at the end of July in Paris (e-visa). It went very quickly to pending approval. Then back to pending documents check and got asked for more documents. I gave them everything within 2 days and my DTV is pending approval ever since 😭 ( while I see everyone getting theirs in 10 days or less here )

Hello, I'm sure my question will be strange, but I want to be sure that I won't have a problem later.

I entered the country yesterday, and at the immigration counter at the airport, only the fingerprints of one hand were scanned, when I tried to scan the other hand, the scanner did not work, then the officer told me to look at the camera, and then he dealt with my visa. in the end he didn't say anything was wrong. I got the stamp and entered the country. Do you think I might have any problems later on?

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I'm 6mths in on Non-Immigrant O-A Visa, Stamped in 7/19/22. But Visa DOC expires 7/5/23. Must be used (for my free year/Border bounce) by 7/4/23. I'm all set for that.

Now I find I have to go the USA for couple weeks (Emergency). Don't want anything to interfere with any of those VISA plans/ free year.

Can I simply purchase the 'Re-entry 'stamp, or whatever its called, to use as 1-time out and in? Not even presenting or worrying about my VISA DOC? I really can't afford to screw this up. I have planted deep roots here now and love it (: Any full explanation of this would be greatly appreciated.

Dino

hello, has anyone ever flown out of thailand with a large painting in a tube? just wondering if allowed as luggage by thai authorities in case they stop due to restrictions as I heard paintings need an export licence, my painting has no thai or buddhist themes but am trying to avoid the time and hassle for an export licenece to be authorised.. thanks

I just read that Thailand will soon make official dual pricing: 1) for Thais and 2) Foreigners. The price difference is a reason I go to Thailand. This will affect my future decision to go...am I alone here?

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I'm considering getting my Covid 19 booster jab on the same day as I'm flying to Thailand. My only concern is not so much getting a little sick from the jab it's more if I show up in Suvarnabhumi with a fever will they take me away straight away or purely rely on the PCR test that I will get at the Sha+ hotel