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Can I get DTV approval while in Thailand and do a border run afterward?

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Jan 10, 2025

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Hello,

Has anyone managed to get the DTV approved while already in Thailand?

Is it possible to do a border run and get the stamp afterward?

I’m currently waiting for approval, but my flight is in a few days, and I might only receive the DTV after I arrive in Thailand.

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The discussion revolves around the possibility of obtaining DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) approval while already in Thailand and the option of performing a border run to secure a visa stamp. Users express caution regarding potential complications such as the requirement for passport copies and the risk of being asked for an in-person interview. Some community members suggest avoiding risks and waiting for official approval, while others share personal experiences that range from success to caution against such actions.

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Dom ********

Do it mate 🤣🤣🤣

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When I will do it, I will let you know

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Dom ********

Anonymous participant tbf whilst it’s not allowed. Just get the approval, leave then re enter with ur dtv I suspect you will be fine

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

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that's exactly what I am asking in the post

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Dany ********

well if you are unlucky they will ask you for an in-person interview at the embassy. what will you do then?

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

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i will forget ebout that and will try again from vietnam maybe or edu visa

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Romain ****

Dude, there is literally one person per day asking the same, just use the f*cking 🔎

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

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dude, I wanted to have all the convos under my post so I can have the comunication with the people on specific aspects and track better. Not all cases are the same.

Just mind your business.

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Romain ****

Participant(e) anonyme your case has nothing specific and had been answered tons of times.

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Sean *******

Seems this Anon is hard of thinking.

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Anna *********

No

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Rob *********

Mate I will go to HCM soon (in Thailand now), and I won't go back till I get the stamp in my passport, don't play with your luck better. If you are rejected then you can come on arrival also but if you are approved, congrats

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Khun ******

With all respect thats not a good recommendation. Because VOA can't be used too many times, I believe max is 2 per year. So it deffers to everybodys situation. I was applying for my DTV in Penang, and was in that situation. Flights booked ahead, used already 2 VOA, everything organised and planned but visa processing took longer than anticipated. I was prepared to NOT go on the flight and just wait until I get it and buy new flight. However, I was fortunate and got the visa 2 days before my booked flight, so I was able to go on my new visa and hit a last day party too. I allowed myself 16 days to process all in Penang, and made it. If I was going again, I would probably book trip a full month, because it was tight and stressful. Hope this helps someone.

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Rob *********

I don't know what is VOA, in my case I am married in Thailand, so I have more option, and if VOA means visa on arrival, you can get 2 or 3 per year, if is the first one this year you will ok, I stay LEGALLY in Thailand already for 7'8 years, and following the country rules I never ever had issues coming back.

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Wesley ********

It’s been reported by some people as possible; keep in mind, your results may vary, and it’s not what you’re supposed to do. In theory anything could happen from nothing to rejected for fraudulent applications. Why risk it?

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thank you very much for the answer. I was thinking logically like this:

I applied for DTV from outside the Thailand. - this is how it should be done.

after that I have traveled to Thailand with my tourist visa on arrival - this is legal and I can do that right?

whenever I get visa approved I will do the border run , (I can go out the Thailand whenever I want). and when I go back, I will show the visa which I have.

what is illegal here or what is what's they are saying not to do I do not get

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David ********

Anonymous participant why go back to Thailand and go back for DTV just stay there it's cheaper than back and forward. If the embassy checks your visa you are not in the country so you will be rejected. If you want the DTV for 5 years stay in the country you apply and you can get it. If you don't want it don't apply simple what you trying to scam the system you want to mess it for everyone

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Cissi *********

Anonym deltagare not every embassy have it spelled out on their web pages, but some do... You are supposed to stay while the visa is being processed.

See example from Thai Embassy in the Netherlands. ⬇️

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James ********

NOPE ...

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Sean *******

FFS. It's getting asked everyday now.

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Ratchaneekorn **********

that’s true. Agree

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

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instead of spwnding time to write that, you could answer on the question, if you know anything

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James ********

Anonymous participant IT'S NOT POSSIBLE .. PERIOD 🩸

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Sean *******

Instead of making a post just search the group.

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

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instead of commenting unhelpful messages, find actual hobby to entertain yourself

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Wannikea *********

Anonymous participant a great hobby is reading group posts to ascertain if the question you want to ask has already been discussed.

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

What if they ask for copies of ALL your passport pages when you have already returned to Thailand?

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or an interview in person...

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@Will ***********

They don't even know where they've applied to. Lost cause this one.

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@Will ***********

who?

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

Anonymous participant the Embassy you applied through making sure you are still in that country

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@Will ***********

I already provided additional documents too.

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

Anonymous participant they can ask for anything at any stage right up to approval

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