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Can DTV visa holders claim a tax refund in Thailand?

Jan 30, 2025
2 months ago
Erin ******
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As a DTV owner, can we get a tax refund? And if we can, which sectors are included? For instance market shopping included? thanks.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, as a holder of a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV), you can claim a tax refund under the same conditions as other tourists. You must not have a domicile in Thailand, which means you should not have a permanent residence or a habitual occupation in the country. To claim your VAT refund, you need to spend less than 180 days in Thailand and retain your purchases made at designated "VAT Refund for Tourists" shops. Additionally, you must leave Thailand through an international airport within 60 days of your purchase to be eligible for the refund.
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Erin ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you everyone. it is an informative topic.
Chris ******
As a holder of the DTV, you are generally eligible to claim a VAT refund under the same conditions as other tourists.

Holding a DTV does not inherently disqualify you from a VAT refund; the key factor is being a tourist without a domicile in Thailand. This means you should not have a habitual occupation in Thailand, nor should your name be on any house registration or central house registration in Thailand.

You must be departing from an international airport in Thailand to claim your VAT refund.

Goods must be purchased from shops displaying the "VAT Refund for Tourists" sign, and you need to have the goods with you when leaving Thailand within 60 days of purchase.
Greg ********
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John **********
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Barry ******
Anyone can.

The most important points is you have to sign a declaration that you spent less than 180 days in the country.
Greg ********
Interesting point. The DTV is after all a tourist visa. If you are allowed to claim remember it must be within 60 days of purchase to claim back the tax. The sectors allowed will be same as for any tourist if you are allowed.
Marcus ********
@Greg *******
DTV is actually classed as a Non-immigrant visa so don't think be able to claim tax refunds which is only eligible to tourist visa exempt
Greg ********
@Marcus *******
Interesting. First time I have seen it classified as a Non-Imm
Marcus ********
@Greg *******
always known it as this multi entry Non-imm, it's easier then my marriage visa 😂
Greg ********
@Marcus *******
I know guys going to use DTV rather than Spouse Visa. They are not full time Thailand though as yet.