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Can I re-enter Thailand on a DTV visa after completing a short-term course?

DTV Visa Re-entry into Thailand Visa Rules Soft Power Course Education Visa Immigration Policy

Sep 30, 2025

8 days ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

To those on a DTV visa doing a soft power course: is there a chance they won’t let you use your DTV to get back into Thailand once your course has finished? (My cooking course is only 6 months long). Thanks 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around concerns about re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa after completing a short-term course, specifically a cooking course. Participants in the conversation share their experiences, indicating that they have not encountered significant problems or requirements regarding re-entry. While some suggest taking additional courses for security, the consensus emphasizes that as long as the visa holder follows the law, there should be minimal issues.

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Phil ******

@ANONYMOUS MEMBER Yes there's always a chance they may cancel your visa

7 days ago

James ********

@Phil *****

pardon me but...

There's absolutely NO proof of Thai Immigration cancelling the DTV visa... It's ISSUED FOR 5 years.

You seem to further fear mongering vs reality.

7 days ago

Christopher ***********

@Phil *****

There is no requirement to book further courses. Or appointments if a medical or dental DTV.

7 days ago

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Christopher ***********

Benjamin *********

7 days ago

John *********

Why do people worry about these things, you have been granted a 5 year visa that allows multiple entries, come as go as you please.

As long as you have not broken any Thai laws, been arrested before, got a criminal record etc then nothing to be worried about, just live your life 🤷🏾‍♀️

7 days ago

Christopher ***********

@John ********

You refer to arrest, prosecution and conviction in Thailand only since the DTV was granted?

7 days ago

Seana ********

@John ********

what if you have been arrested before?

7 days ago

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Seana ********

Dom ********

Just buy another course to be safe, that’s what I do with Muay Thai.

But the reality is I’ve never been asked to prove I’ve continued classes nor have I heard of anyone else being asked

8 days ago

Sean *******

Got mine with 6 months MT course August 24. Three entries no questions asked.

8 days ago

Nick ******

8 days ago

Pete *******

There are no entry requirements for DTV holders. All entries are at the discretion of the IO.

8 days ago

Christopher ***********

@Pete ******

Your second sentence is irrelevant. A veiled threat with no justification.

7 days ago

Pete *******

@Christopher **********

at every border crossing entry is at the discretion of the IO, just a fact of life.

7 days ago

Christopher ***********

@Pete ******

You omitted to say that a DTV holder entering Thailand with a non-current course is on equal footing with the holder of any other visa.

7 days ago

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Christopher ***********

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Pete ******

so no way to know if there will be issues? I thought maybe others might be able to share their experiences

8 days ago

James ********

Anonymous participant there's no reports of being DENIED entry... period 🩸 Rare but possible questions about what you are doing, are you enjoying your workcation or Soft Power activity? Etc.

7 days ago

Calvin *********

Anonymous participant whether they ask you or not just comply with the visa's initial requirements regardless. Re-take another class or course especially if you plan on staying a year or more. Its a very simple, affordable bare minimum to be granted an entire 5 year visa.

8 days ago

Christopher ***********

@Calvin ********

Do you know what the initial requirements were? There’s no number of lessons, length of course or number of appointments (medical/dental) published.

7 days ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Calvin ********

ok but then I do need to factor in 5 years of courses into living costs.. and it’s gonna get old having to attend courses the entire 5 year duration

8 days ago

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

Victoria ********

Anonymous participant i don't have experience but I asked two agencies and they both said no. I've heard from others on here that once you get the visa it doesn't specify if you got it through classes or workcation. But as always this is Thailand so no one knows the future!

If you search 'entered' in this page I'm sure lots of people have written 'entered for the second/third/fourth' time so maybe some of them have the experience you're looking for

8 days ago

Victoria ********

The agencies said no you don't need to book more lessons to continue entering, just to clarify

8 days ago

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

@Victoria *******

Please don't trust them. Agencies are making money... They are plenty of stories here in Thailand that would suggest they aren't the best source of information and usually the ones making money again when it comes to re-entry/visas issues. The more accurate answer to the Ops question is: We don't know what could happen in the future...

7 days ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Victoria *******

thank you 🙏

8 days ago

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

Pete *******

Anonymous participant whilst there are no entry requirements for a DTV holder every entry regardless of visa type or visa exempt is at the discretion of an Immigration Officer.

8 days ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Pete ******

sure but I’m asking for people’s experiences

8 days ago

Greg ********

Anonymous participant Up to now no reports of anyone being refusd entry. A gym owner said some of his students asked questions but allowed in. That is he most I have ever seen posted.

7 days ago

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Greg ********

Is there a limit on leaving Thailand during the first 6 months on a soft power DTV visa?

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