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Can DTV visa holders still cross the land border for a 180-day renewal and return the same day?
Hello! Sorry for a quick question:
Is it still available for DTV holder to cross land border and renew 180 days?
Is it OK to return to Thailand in the same day?
Is it still available for DTV holder to cross land border and renew 180 days?
Is it OK to return to Thailand in the same day?
Answer summary
Yes, DTV visa holders are still able to cross land borders to renew their visa for another 180 days. However, the success of same-day re-entry depends on the specific border crossing used, as some might allow it while others may require a waiting period. It's advisable to monitor your entry history and consider working with an agent for a smoother process.
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James ********
Yes ✅
Paul **********
Yeah, but if you want hassle free, go with a visa run company.
DTV_Be*******
Sometimes it’s better to link up with an agent for this just for their connections
You can do it on your own but you don’t have the connections
Good luck
You can do it on your own but you don’t have the connections
Good luck
DTV_Pag*******
Totally depends on where you are trying to cross. Some will allow a quick re-entry. Some will say you must wait a few days to return.
I do same day border bounces into Laos, but I always have an agent escort me to ensure same day re-entry into Thailand.
I do same day border bounces into Laos, but I always have an agent escort me to ensure same day re-entry into Thailand.
Ivan ************
DTV_Pag_Backer my understanding, the wait a few days is if you are on visa exempt, not if you have a multi entry visa. I'd be interested if you do have reports of DTV holders being asked to stay in Laos a few days at Chiang Khong, I know they do this for visa exempt.
James ********
DTV_Pag_Backer wise decision to go with an experienced Border Bounce company with same day return 👍
James **********
DTV_Pag_Backer Which border crossing and agent do you use please?
DTV_Pag*******
James McAlpine If you’re up north, Chiang Khong is the safest option for a same day return. Some people go by themselves, but you should go with a company. Assuming you’re in CM, Chiang Mai Visa Run has group buses. I hire a private driver/agent so I can get back home quicker.
James ********
@Paul *********
yep 👍 and even may be told to fly back in... it has happenedJames ********
James McAlpine he's not scaremongering... it's a roll of the dice doing it alone. Good Luck 🍀
Paul **********
James McAlpine as everyone know when doing yourself, its down to the IO on the day, when paying a company, you pay the little extra for guaranteed entry.
DTV_Pag*******
James McAlpine Friendship Bridge 4 is in Chiang Khong. We’re talking about the same crossing. I’ve been going there for almost 5 years. I prefer private driver/agent instead of going on a group van with the Visa run companies so I can get home quicker. Don’t know what else to tell you mate.
James **********
DTV_Pag_Backer Plenty of positive reports of individuals border bouncing with ease at Friendship Bridge Number 4. Are you sure you’re not scaremongering a tad? You mentioned ‘Chiang Mai Visa Run’ although you say you don’t use them yourself. Altogether odd IMHO.
Steve *******
Yes. You have a valid visa, so you can come and go as you wish.
DTV_Pag*******
@Steve ******
Go tell that to a Thai border officer when you want to leave Thailand and quickly re-enter. It totally depends on the border crossing.Steve *******
DTV_Pag_Backer I don't understand what your point is. People on DTVs leave and come back the same day, literally every day.
Anonymous *************
OPDTV_Pag_Backer thx
Anonymous *************
OP@Steve ******
thxSteve *******
DTV_Pag_Backer that is the official rule. Exceptions to a rule isn't a standard. The rules are standards.
Let's end this here.
Let's end this here.
DTV_Pag*******
@Steve ******
“You have a valid visa so you can come and go as you wish.” -You That’s simply not true and you don’t have experience with same day bounces, so idk why you’re defending something you don’t know about.
Steve *******
DTV_Pag_Backer no one said that you can say "I have a visa" and get let in. Stop projecting.
My point is that you are allowed to leave and come back the same day. There are no official rules against it.
And getting pulled aside for an interview isn't a denial of entry. Don't add that to your argument, it confuses people.
My point is that you are allowed to leave and come back the same day. There are no official rules against it.
And getting pulled aside for an interview isn't a denial of entry. Don't add that to your argument, it confuses people.
DTV_Pag*******
@Steve ******
I’m one of the people who does it regularly. Up north in Chiang Khong, you’ll probably be fine. Go to the golden triangle crossing in Chiang Saen, no way you’re coming back the same day. Go to the Poipet border to Cambodia, you will have to get an extra interview with an immigration supervisor. So yes, it totally depends and good luck telling the immigration officer that you have a valid visa so they have to let you back in.Steve *******
Anonymous participant no, I turn my border runs into 3-4 day vacations.
But just search for "return the same day" in the group and you'll see all the people who do it regularly.
But just search for "return the same day" in the group and you'll see all the people who do it regularly.
Anonymous *************
OP@Steve ******
hello have you tried back at the same day? Does it work? Thanks
Onjas *******
It's possible, but it's the pattern that is scrutinized at the moment and completely up to the IO if they care or not. But keep in mind, that your full entry history is visible when entering the next time and applying for a new visa. Imo if you do it once, then fly back to your home country for a few months and come back it shouldn't be a big deal. But doing 4 consecutive back to back border runs without flying home won't make the IO happy (no matter if it worked the last 3 years)
Elías ********
@Onjas ******
the OP has a visa, he/she is not trying to enter visa exempt. You can stay in Thailand for up to 5 years and a half with a DTV.
Luit *****************
@Elías *******
Borderruns are never a normal thing, just think about that.In law there is nothing that prohibits it, not for DTV, nor for visa exempt.
So it is up to IO to decide about these things.
DTV is 5 years valid, not 5 and a half, but each entry it is up to IO to decide if you get in.
Ivan ************
@Elías *******
you can also extend the last entry of the METV beyond the expiry of the visa. It's explicitly written into the legislation establishing the DTV that extensions cannot go beyond visa expiry. It doesn't say anything about entry stamps but it would be strange to have the DTV work differently from every other 5 year visa. We won't know until the first person gets stamped in in their last six months but I wouldn't plan on this.Elías ********
@Ivan ***********
the MTEV works that way so I see there's a chance. Probably they'll clarify it later when the time comes.Ivan ************
@Elías *******
I think that's unlikely, no other multi entry 5 year visa (like Elite, LTV, O-X) works that way. The others will only stamp you up to the end of the visa. This was a change a few years back, Elite used work the way you say, but they changed to only stamp up to visa expiry in the final year. Shorter multi-entry visas like O-A and METV do work as you describe.James **********
@Luit ****************
It isn’t for you to decide what is normal for others. Nobody is going to be worrying about your opinion. DTV is valid for 5 years. That means you can enter Thailand upon any day during it’s validity. Therefore, it is obvious how anyone can squeeze more than 5 years worth of stays out of it.James **********
@Onjas ******
Your comments are merely your own scaremongering opinions. You have nothing with which to backup your prediction.Elías ********
@Luit ****************
let's see then.Luit *****************
@Elías *******
Nobody know if you will get 180 days when you enter on the last day, it might be, but it is also possible you don't get 180 days.Nowhere in law is arranged you get a half year extra.
Onjas *******
@Elías *******
which implies you are misusing the DTV as a long-term visa doing back to back border runs and not leaving the country for more than a few days.. the DTV was not made for that, it's a tourist / workation visa.. it's really likely that the IO will deny you entry at some point with that patternElías ********
@Luit ****************
you get 180 days even if you enter on the last day of its validity, hence why it is 5 years and a halfOnjas *******
@Elías *******
the DTV is a tourist visa which grants you 180 days at a time, not a long-term resident visa like non-immigrant or LTRElías ********
It's always been possible and still is. Just DO note that some borders are closed, irrelevant to visa type, i.e. those with Cambodia. Some borders with Myanmar aren't open to foreigners either (only Burmese or Thai citizens).
Anonymous *************
OP@Elías *******
make sense. Thank you! I would like to go to Chiang Khong Immigration Checkpoint, do you know if OK come back to Thailand in the same day? Thanks!Activity
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