UPDATE! Got my DTV stamp as soon as I arrived in Thailand Monday, here’s the full rundown:

Got approved from Hanoi (took 5 working days) via the E visa system. (Muay Thai soft power)

Arrived to Don Mueang International airport on Monday the lady at immigration greeted me with a smile when I told her I have the DTV visa.

Showed her it on my phone within a minute she stamped my passport and I was let in no questions asked.

Love you Thailand ❤️🇹🇭

I have been to thailand 10 times in last 22 months . I usually stay a month and leave then come back after a month or so. I always worry next time immigration will ask me too many questions or stop me. How many times can a person fly in and use visa exempt stamp

Just my input given that no two pieces of advice seem to be the same. Arrived BKK yesterday. Average wait, maybe 25 minutes, but everyone marshalled into lines efficiently. Travelling with my partner (English female) and staying in Thailand for six weeks.both of us fingerprinted and photographed (standard) not a single question asked about return tickets, accommodation or anything. The guy didn’t speak at all to me. My UK passport had two stamps in and out of Thailand this year, my partners had one. My passport has probably 20 in and out stamps over an 8 year period with good gaps between. No issues at all and given 60 day Visa exempt. Conversely the guy at the booth next to me (older English guy in flip flops and shorts) was grilled. Where you staying, how long, why you come here again etc, while flicking through his passport. His answer was ‘I love your country and ok I have a few visa exempt stamps this year but I love Thailand’, going to Samui, staying 2 weeks and so on. Asked for proof of accommodation for 14 days but he didn’t have it. Didn’t wash with the IO, who called her supervisor who then led him away saying ‘don’t worry’. He got in as I saw him on the other side but it’s definitely tougher than it used to be, long story short the general consensus here is bang on, look like you’re trying to live here on visa exempts and they are looking at you carefully. In and out three or even four times a year regardless of stay but lengthy gaps in between you’re fine. I know I’m here on a long holiday, and the authorities needed no convincing but the other guy was clearly bucking the system and they were on him. They ain’t daft, if you know you’re trying it on, they probably do too.

Hello,

I heard that if you're unlucky, the authorities in Bangkok can check your DTV visa in detail on arrival. Did it happen to anyone?

My friend told me it can be a problem, for example if you did it in Cambodia with the 500k freshly put on your bank account because in Thailand they want you to have the 500k for 6 months. Then they can deny your entry.

It might be a small % chance but according to my friend it can happen.

Does anyone have any info on that?

Are there any DTV holders here who came from the Philippines?

The Philippines require an Exit Clearance for Overseas Employment (OEC). We should technically not be covered by this because a work permit is required to get this document. I've read though that Immigration Officers may require one to get an OEC and not allow someone to take their trip in its absence. This is wrong yes but I can imagine being helpless if that does happen.

Anybody here who can share the experience exiting the Philippines as a DTV holder?

Hello everyone! I had a follow up question for those of you who obtained the LTR visa. If any of you opted for getting the e-visa from your home country after you obtained your approval letter, have you had any issues with that choice going forward? I know it’s better to have the actual stamp, but since I cannot plan to be there within exactly 60 days from the point of approval, I was wondering what the e-visa experience was for you, both in terms of what it cost through the site, and in terms of going in and out of Thailand moving forward? Many thanks

For the people who have applied at the Taipei location - I applied this morning - dropped off everything needed and all the officer worker said was ‘come back today at 4pm’. She didn’t said approved or not, all she said was ‘I don’t know’. She didnt take the money yet either …

Are you suppose to pay upon pick up?

Talk about keeping us hanging for the next 6 hours lol

Is this the same experience you all got from applying in Taipei?

I am coming back to Thailand after being gone for 2 years. I was there during covid.

I am wanting to come in on a 2 month visa, extend for one more and then if I want to stay for longer, do a border run.

My question is, from your experience, are they allowing people to extend their visas for 3 months if you were here during covid?

I know that no one can clearly say it will or won't happen. I'm asking what your experience is if you were here during covid and then left for a while and came back! And did the let you back in if you left for a border run after 3 months?

Thanks!

Thai Immigration acknowledged my online 90 Day Report at 09:00 today and it was approved at 09:11.

Easy👍😊.

Hi everyone,

I spent 8 months in Thailand this year on visa exemptions + extensions. I plan on going back in March 2024 on another visa exemption, which will be around 4ish months since I last left Thailand.

Based on everyone's experience, will l encounter any hassles upon entry to BKK Airport? Should I just apply for a Tourist Visa (even though that is not a fool proof plan either)? I have an Australian passport for context.

Thank you!