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

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Sep 6, 2024

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Can I enter Thailand while my DTV visa is pending or do I have to wait until I receive it?

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You can enter Thailand while your DTV visa is pending. However, if your DTV is approved, you will need to exit and re-enter the country to activate it. During this process, you must present the PDF of the DTV to get a stamp for 180 days.

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Tod *********

You can enter

BUT

know that if the DTV is approved, in order for you to activate it you'd have to exit/re-enter the country and present the PDF of the DTV to get stamped in for 180 days on it

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