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Can I activate my DTV from Thailand by crossing into Laos or Cambodia instead of returning to Vietnam?

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Jan 7, 2025

4 months ago

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

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Got my DTV from Vietnam after coming back to Thailand. Has anyone succeeded in activating it on a visa run to Laos or Cambodia (land borders)?

Or should I go back to Vietnam for the activation?

I am scared they would leave me out while my family is in Thailand becausd I didn't wait in Vietnam for the visa to be approved.

Thanks

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The user is inquiring about activating their DTV visa after returning to Thailand from Vietnam and whether they can do so during a visa run to Laos or Cambodia, or if they need to return to Vietnam for activation. Concerns about potential issues at the border and being separated from family in Thailand are also voiced. Commenters suggest that activating the visa might be risky and that entry interviews could occur.

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Will ************

You might get interviewed on entry as some have hopefully

4 months ago

David ********

You weren't scared when you actually left Vietnam even though you know and it's been posted here a 1000 times.

4 months ago

John **********

They won't although that was a risky move from the perspective of getting the visa

4 months ago

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