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Are DTV visas being revoked more frequently than they're issued in Thailand?
DTV visavisa revocationThailand immigration policyexpat concernsPattaya visa agentsThai immigration rulesvisa rejectionlong-term visas
Feb 9, 2026
3 months ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERI keep hearing a particular visa agent in Pattaya say that more dtvs are being "revoked" than issued. Can anyone here attest to instances of dtv getting "revoked"? EDIT: It appears that this is nonsense which is good news.
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The discussion revolves around the claims made by a visa agent in Pattaya regarding the alleged high rate of DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) revocations compared to issuances. Community members largely dismiss this as fear-mongering, with many stating they have not encountered any cases of DTV revocations. Instead, they suggest that many applicants may face rejections rather than revocations, mainly due to stricter evidence requirements and questionable application practices. The overall sentiment reflects skepticism about the agent's motives, likely stemming from a desire to boost business in response to the DTV's popularity.
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Don *******
The aliens are coming. Do you believe that? 🥲
Chris **********
May as well delete this post. It adds nothing of value, if anything creates more hysteria
Christopher ***********
@Chris *********
Exactly Chris. Our friend has achieved his objective in causing unease for DTV holders. Being denied entry is usually his favourite.Reply to
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Chris **********
Absolute nonsense. If they were being revoked, immigration would be releasing statements and social media posts just like they did with all the other visa crackdowns
Brian ****
Of course it's just a coincidence the visa agent's income is reduced because of the DTV. 🤨
Christopher ***********
Thanks for mentioning your concern for DTV holders. As you say, fortunately, it was nonsense.
Giovanni *********
Said the same Visa Agent that instead of losing you for 5 years can offer you other expensive annual solutions... So convenient
Anonymous ******************
everyone will be deport
Andrew *********
Refused, revoked or people nicked for illegal activities?
Elías ********
Sure, everything would be revoked if you don't pay the scaremongering agents 😂
Robert *******
a Visa can only be revoked with a court order.
Does not really surprise me that in Pattaya, people get arrested, visa revoked and deported at own cost after being guilty of their crimes decided by a judge in a court session.
Does not really surprise me that in Pattaya, people get arrested, visa revoked and deported at own cost after being guilty of their crimes decided by a judge in a court session.
David ******
I could be wrong, But doesnt the OP mean rejected as apposed to revoked.?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@David *****
no revoked.Reply to
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Stuart *********
Not heard a single case of a DTV being revoked. They are issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which is a separate government agency than immigration.
I’m not saying one couldn’t be revoked if a crime or something was committed but immigration generally would not revoke a visa issued abroad. They may question you on entry and any entry is up to them to decide with a visa or not but there are no reports of people being denied entry on one either.
I suspect said agent is fear mongering to drum up business
I’m not saying one couldn’t be revoked if a crime or something was committed but immigration generally would not revoke a visa issued abroad. They may question you on entry and any entry is up to them to decide with a visa or not but there are no reports of people being denied entry on one either.
I suspect said agent is fear mongering to drum up business
Unforgettabl*************
@Stuart ********
Immigration can revoke visas but it’s generally only done when someone has committed a criminal offence and they’re already being blacklisted and deported. I also wouldn’t say that no DTVs have been revoked there’s no shortage of people who do stupid things in Thailand and get arrested but their visa status isn’t exactly newsworthy.
Stuart *********
I think I said that.
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Ossie *********
I find that hard to believe maybe it’s just a pitch after all it’s a 5 year visa agents want to be earning money on the yearly visa’s !!!!
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Logically rejected is more likely than revoked as actually revoking a visa is a bit more of a process.
Rejection also makes sense when you consider some of the quite sketchy/questionable evidence some people used to obtain a DTV in the early days of its existence and as with most Thai visas, the trend is for things to get stricter rather than easier.
Rejection also makes sense when you consider some of the quite sketchy/questionable evidence some people used to obtain a DTV in the early days of its existence and as with most Thai visas, the trend is for things to get stricter rather than easier.
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ORIGINAL POSTERUnforgettableRambutan8343 no the word used was revoked. He means revoked.
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Srey *******
Speculation: if immigration wants to attack the dtv, soft power visa holders are easy pickings
Khun ******
@Srey ******
And those who applied via workation. The ones who did get revoked applied with dodgy work contracts in Laos.Elías ********
@Khun *****
if an embassy issued the visa based on a dodgy work contract it's their fault. At many embassies they won't ever issue the visa until they're 1000% sure everything is legit, and I think IO at airports know that. Thanks to my DTV being issued at Seoul, Korea, I've never been asked a thing, while some issued at neighboring countries have a bad reputation among IOs at the airport, for the same reasons you mentioned.PS: Seoul, Korea is not the only one known for strict vetting
Srey *******
@Elías *******
the visa can be revoked at any time for any reason. So if you used false documents to get a visa, it is your problem if and when they discover it.Also, for things like soft power, it's possible someone really enrolled in a program but did so without the intention of participating. So they can easily ask for verification of participation
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@Srey ******
Not for "any reason", but of course having used false or doctor ed documents are more than enough for it to be revoked.Srey *******
@Elías *******
sure it can. It's Thailand. They can come up with a reason if they want to. And they don't have to tell you why.Andrew *******
@Srey ******
they can but they dont and they havent for the DTV, so no point in speaking like opinion is fact or that you have some insight which you dont.Srey *******
@Andrew ******
you can read here that more DTV holders are being questioned upon arrival The fact immigration was never a fan of the DTV and MFA pushed it through without much buy in has been talked about since it was launched
Khun ******
@Elías *******
Yes that's true. But IOs still can't verify any documents you show them issued outside Thailand. It's the main reason they won't do in country extensions.Reply to
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Winston ************
Interesting, indeed. What's his or her solution, and how much do they charge?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Winston ***********
i asked if he still does them and hes like only in special circumstances because they get revoked more than issued.Reply to
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Jonha ************
Is the term used "revoked" or probably "rejected"?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Jonha ***********
the term is revoked... as I've stated.Gwen *******
Andrew *******
@ข้าว *******
they meant rejected, no one is getting DTV revoked. That is incredibly difficult to happened unless you essentially are convicted of a crime that would lead to deportationDTV_Be*******
@ข้าว *******
the opposite of issued isn’t revoked, as revoked implies it was issued and then later revoked/taken away. What usually happens is many applicants get rejected and never issued a DTVMichael **********
@ข้าว *******
I believe he meant rejected instead of revoked which would totally make senseReply to
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Greg ********
What is the source of this rumour?
Sefton ********
@Greg *******
An agent selling other visa types 😉Greg ********
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Which agent?Sefton ********
Greg ********
@Sefton *******
Even the OP infers they have not heard it direct. Not admissable 5555Reply to
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Andi ***********
@Greg *******
Money is the source of the rumour - agents are losing out big time since the DTV launch. Some exaggerate the difficulty in getting a DTV to get the 'innocent ' to hire them,Greg ********
@Andi **********
That may be true but which Pattaya agent though? Without a source it is a rumour. There is not much of a crossover market between the DTV segment and that most Pattaya agents deal in.Andi ***********
@Greg *******
True, Pattaya is not a DTV havenReply to
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Allan ******
@Greg *******
at the top of this page.Greg ********
@Allan *****
It is not specific enough. What is the evidence that DTVs are being revoked. Has the agent got solutions or alternatives they wish to sell? Which Immigration Office are revoking these DTV's?ข้าว ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greg *******
there is no evidence there is an agent who says they are being revoked i'm asking if anyone else has evidence of it... obviously.Allan ******
@Greg *******
I’m just saying the source is this guy posting the ad. I’m not agreeing with it. More or less a joke. Heresay I think it’s referred to. Not a proven fact.Reply to
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