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Can I reenter Thailand on a visa exemption while my DTV application is processing?
Apr 9, 2025
a year ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERI was previously in Thailand for 3 months (visa exemption + extension), after i booked a trip to vietnam to apply for the DTV for 1 week but my visa is still processing. Can I let it continue processing and reenter thailand on a visa expemption for an additinal 3 months and then hopefully it gets approved by then and I can reenter on the DTV?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster is inquiring if they can reenter Thailand on a visa exemption for an additional three months while their DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) application is still being processed. A significant number of comments suggest that this would be risky as it could potentially lead to the rejection of the DTV application, advising the poster to stay outside Thailand until the application is approved. Additionally, there are concerns regarding the planning of the Vietnam trip, emphasizing that the processing time for the DTV can take longer than expected.
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Adnan ********
yes you can but as many said it's a risk, also make sure you have vietnam visa ready to go back for interview on a day notice...i know personally people applied on there home country while they were in thailand and it worked for them but its a risk so it is up to you.....
Roxana ******
NO
Wannikea *********
Why would you buy a single week visa to Vietnam when the absolute minimum perfect scenario processing time for the DTV is 5 working days?
Roxana ******
@Wannikea ********
exactlyReply to
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John *********
Some of these questions,are just not worth responding to 😅
Jeremy *********
@John ********
only to laugh at them it sure is 🤷♂️😂Reply to
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Andries *********
You booked a 1-week trip to apply for the DTV? Vietnam gives a 90-day tourist e-visa. I can only wonder why you this to yourself. The application takes 5-10 working days. If they ask for further documents, the clock resets to 5-10 working days. You should have planned accordingly.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERWhat if I'm ok with it being canceled. My problem is that if I stay longer I will be overstaying in Vietnam
Joe **********
Anonymous participant Check your visa in Vietnam. I heard Vietnam visa is 90 days. You said you were only there a week.
John **********
Anonymous participant pop over the nearest border and straight back
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
I would rather if possible reapply after 3 months in Thailand planning a longer trip out next time.Reply to
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John **********
That would be a really stupid thing to do unless you want to risk your DTV application being rejected
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
like the other option is overstaying in Vietnam. I think I'm ok with it being canceledPeter ******
Anonymer Teilnehmer u can do border run in vietnam and stay there as long as needed
James ********
@Peter *****
correct ✅Peter ******
@James *******
exam passed😅Reply to
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Anonymous ******************
No, you can't!
James ********
Anonymous participant 791 Correct ✅
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Anonymous ******************
You have to be outside of Thailand until your DTV is approved.
Jeremy *********
Jesus christ this same question everyday 🤦♂️😂
It literally tells you to NOT leave the country you applied in on the site when you apply !
It literally tells you to NOT leave the country you applied in on the site when you apply !
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