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Can a history of frequent visa runs lead to rejection of the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

Dec 25, 2025
2 days ago
Ruben *****
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Hello everyone, I have a history of a lot of Visa Run (1 year and half) but never overstayed. Does someone got his DTV rejected because of long history of visa run?

In your point of view which place is the best to apply DTV? Which soft power get accepted more easily (Samui) ?

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TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses concerns about having a long history of visa runs while applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand. Users contribute their experiences, suggesting that such a history may not negatively impact the application. They recommend applying from nearby countries like Vietnam or Laos, while also weighing the costs and legalities of obtaining the correct visa to avoid future issues.
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Mike **********
Lets hope this one gets denied
Begp*****
I had tons of back to back visa runs and even a 1 week overstay many years ago, approved no problem
Begp*****
8 months ago in Hanoi
Ruben *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you for your answer. May I ask you when did you got approved and where?
Kurt *************
No thats why they have dtv. They want you to apply for it
Ruben *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Kurt ************
can you please be more specific?
Kurt *************
@Ruben ****
they want people with long history of traveling to apply for dtv. Dtv is basicly a long term tourist visa
Robert *******
Why spend 10.000 thb on a visa plus some cost to get documents needed for soft power?

And after that continue to be illegal in Thailand?

Waste of time and money.

But that is my point of view, get the correct visa so you be able to continue to work on-line and not have to worry as you are legal in Thailand.
Sam ******
It's not illegal to work online in Thailand and never has been.
Andi ***********
The DTV fits your pattern of visits, no problem with you applying. You apply outside of Thailand. Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia are popular application spots near to Thailand.