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Can I apply for the Digital Nomad Visa from a nearby country after entering Thailand on a tourist visa?

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Feb 7, 2025

a month ago

Yssam ************

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Hi everyone,

I’m planning to go to Thailand in March with a tourist visa. If I really like it there, I might want to apply for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV).

My question is: Can I apply for the DTV visa from a nearby country and return to Thailand to activate it? Or do I have to go back to my home country (France), which would be quite expensive for a round trip?

Thanks in advance for your help!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is planning to visit Thailand on a tourist visa and is considering applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV). They seek clarification on whether they can apply for the DTV from a nearby country or if they must return to their home country, France. Responses indicate that it's possible to apply for the DTV from a neighboring country, where they would need to upload necessary documents online and wait for approval, rather than returning to France.

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Bruno ***********

why don't you apply right away for DTV if you meet the requirments ? and skip the tourist visa.

a month ago

David ********

Why don't you just apply in France easier from your home country and then you have it saves time and money

a month ago

Stuart *********

You can apply from a nearby country. You don’t need to return to France but you do need to be in the country you’re applying from even though it’s all online applications these days.

a month ago

Tod *********

you go to a nearby country, apply online thru the thai consulate in that country, upload the proof you're there (visa/entry stamp), upload the documents, pay and then wait in that country for the visa to be approved and you to get the email with the PDF (that is your visa)

you print that out and then come back to thailand

a month ago

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Tod *********

Can I apply for a DTV Visa from a neighboring country if I'm currently in Thailand?

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2 months ago

Can I apply for a Thai DTV visa from a different country than where I currently am?

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2 months ago

Where do I need to be physically to apply for the online DTV visa for Thailand?

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2 months ago