Can I enter Thailand visa-free while my DTV application is pending?

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Apologies this is deemed a silly question.
Once I apply for a DTV (outside of Thailand) am I permitted to enter Thailand normally visa free for the 60 days as normal? And if the DTV is granted could I then, just leave and re-enter to activate it?

Or do they not want you entering until the visa is either approved or denied?

Ask Thailand · Answer

When applying for a DTV (Digital Work Visa) from outside Thailand, it is not recommended to enter Thailand on a visa-free basis during the application process. Many users advise remaining in the country where you applied for the DTV until it is either approved or denied, as entering Thailand prematurely could jeopardize your application. While some have successfully entered Thailand during this period, it carries risks such as potential denial of the visa and incurring additional costs for border runs. Overall, it's safer to wait for approval before attempting to enter Thailand.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

I’m sure somewhere on the application it says STAY in the country of application until approved, I could be wrong because so many people ask this 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Don’t enter til you have your DTV

Anonymous ************* · Answer

The clear answer is to wait until approved. Thanks again 😊

Anonymous ************* · Answer

Thanks for all the feedback 👍

Sara ******** · Answer

Please note that this visa is not activated by entry. If granted it is active from that day

Adnan ******** · Answer

They dont want you to leave the country where you apply for DTV till it approve/refuse.....

Pierre ************** · Answer

A French did in January and was denied ... so go back to France no choice to wait in other country .... by chance I was approved a week after but very expensive experience ....

Ryan ******** · Answer

You should remain in your embassy/consulate jurisdiction until approved. You run the risk of them canceling your application/visa by entering before approval.

Jan ****************** · Answer

You're formally required to stay under the jurisdiction of the foreign mission while they're handling your application. They sometimes ask you to prove updated flight tickets to confirm you're still present or ask you to upload all passport pages, including blank ones.

Ian ********** · Answer

Yeah, they don’t want you entering until the Visa is approved, but I had a friend who did that and it was fine. She had to spend ฿7000 on a border run to get her DTV stamp so maybe it’s worth just waiting a few more days?

Can I enter Thailand visa-free while my DTV application is pending?

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