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Can a DTV visa holder switch to a tourist visa to avoid potential entry complications in Thailand?

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“Quick question for the groupExperts 

: With all the recent DTV updates and reports about entry issues into Thailand, I’m a DTV visa holder travelling in February for 10 days. Is it possible to skip the DTV process and just enter on a normal tourist visa to avoid any complications?”

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A DTV visa holder asked about the possibility of entering Thailand on a tourist visa instead of following the DTV process, citing concerns about recent entry issues. The general consensus among commenters was that it is unnecessary to switch to a tourist visa, as there have been no significant changes affecting DTV holders, and they can enter Thailand without complications using their DTV visa.

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John *********

John *********

Why?🤦🏻‍♀️

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Anonymous ******************

Anonymous ******************

No, and also there are no complications

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Mike **********

Mike **********

Not once you have it.

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Chris **********

Chris **********

Nothing has changed for the DTV at all

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DTV_Be*******

DTV_Be*******

No

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Greg ********

Greg ********

It is not the visa type. Entering on any visa or visa exempt can be checked. There is no "Visa" type targeting. They are just having a bit of a clampdown and more scrutiny. You will be fine with the DTV

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Elías ********

Elías ********

There aren't any DTV rules updates 🤷🏻 In contrast, the stricter entry rules are for visa exempt entries.

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James ********

James ********

No 👎... you're worrying too much 😔

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