Answereda year ago
Can a DTV be activated by leaving Thailand if approved after departure?
My friend has applied in London for a DTV and is yet to receive a response. His flight back to Bkk is on Wednesday evening. If he returns to Thailand and is subsequently approved can he activate his DTV simply by leaving the country ?
Answer summary
The question revolves around whether someone can activate their DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) after being approved while outside Thailand. The responses highlight a mix of opinions, suggesting that while some believe it is possible to activate the DTV upon exit and re-entry, others warn that leaving the country increases the risk of denial or cancellation. It is generally recommended to remain in the country where the visa was applied for until approval to avoid complications.
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Ray *****
London are usually on the ball when it comes to issuing or denying before someone's planned departure. I would be surprised if a response is not issued by Monday
Anonymous ******************
Try calling the embassy and ask. No one here can guarantee it
Bob **********
If called for an interview or requested more documentation including every page of the passport you’ll be denied
Marianne ********
Probably yes.
But if he leaves the country he is applying from, he is at a much greater risk of simply getting denied getting the DTV.
You are supposed to stay in the country until approved.
But if he leaves the country he is applying from, he is at a much greater risk of simply getting denied getting the DTV.
You are supposed to stay in the country until approved.
Amornrat **********
You could hire a Safe Entry Service.
Chris ********
It took 4 days for me to receive DTV from London
Anonymous ******************
He/she should be in the country that been applied until gets visa or else embassy might reject your application
Milo *********
If he enters Thailand on a 30 day stamp, he can likely just exit within the 30 days and then re-enter on the DTV. Don't really see an issue with that. You're meant to apply for the DTV outside of Thailand, which your friend did. Nothing wrong with taking a vacation in the meantime, whilst you wait for the DTV to be approved?
Maksym ***********
Yes. If it will be not cancelled
Luit *****************
Nobody can answer this question, it is against the rules, it often works, but the visa application can also be cancelled.
Anonymous ******************
I assume each embassy would give a different answer or have different rules, and I was told by the embassy in Tel Aviv that I can enter via tr60 if I get approval, I will have to leave the country
DTV_Be*******
Anonymous participant 456 can you show that email?
John **********
If he's issued with it, yes. But they risk is on them, you're meant to remain where you apply until the process completes
Reed **********
@John *********
what happens if your visa in that country expires first before hearing backDTV_Be*******
@Reed *********
For most Thai embassies, you actually need to be a resident of that country. Here in Southeast Asia you don’t. Usually visas for all the neighboring countries are for 30 days and most applications don’t take that long.John **********
@Reed *********
explain what you mean? If your visa expires you need to leaveJohn **********
@Wannikea ********
ah OK. Tough luck I guess
Wannikea *********
@John *********
not a resident of the country he's applying inActivity
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