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Can I return to Phuket while my DTV visa application is processed in Kuala Lumpur?

DTV Visa Visa Application Process Thailand Immigration Rules Traveling During Visa Application

Mar 14, 2026

2 months ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi everyone, on March 7th I left Phuket for Kuala Lumpur to apply for a DTV visa.The documents were sent electronically on March 8, then I received a requery for certain documents and I sent them on March 11. Can I go back to Phuket and will my departure from Kuala Lumpur affect my visa, can they refuse?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user inquired about the safety of returning to Phuket while their DTV visa application was still pending in Kuala Lumpur. The majority of responses advised against returning to Thailand, indicating that leaving Malaysia during the application process could jeopardize the visa approval, as immigration may check the applicant's whereabouts. Generally, it is recommended to stay in Malaysia until a decision on the visa is made, with responses indicating an average wait of 3-5 weeks for a response.

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Ian **********

They will not find out you left Malaysia but they certainly could find out you arrived in Phuket, so it is not worth the risk.

2 months ago

Liber******

Stay in Malaysia. Wait for the response of the DTV visa.

2 months ago

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

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LibertyGall How long is the average wait for a response from Malaysia in 2026, as it happens in practice?

2 months ago

Liber******

Participant(e) anonyme if you're lucky in 4 weeks you'll have it.

But some people are talking about a bit more.

At anytime they can ask you to send a proof that you are still in Malaysia.

2 months ago

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

LibertyGall seems like he may have to wait until after songkran which is possible

2 months ago

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

DTV_Be*******

Anonymous participant you need to stay in Malaysia

2 months ago

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

Anonymous participant 3-5 weeks after submission

2 months ago

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

No you should not go back to Thailand. While visa application is still in process in KL. They can check your actual location, if they find out you left Malaysia they will not continue prrocessing your application. You wait around a month or more applying from KL. LOL good luck

2 months ago

Liber******

Participant anonyme 376 100% right.

2 months ago

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Liber******

Andi ***********

You should stay in KL until your visa is approved. DTVs have been rescinded when immigration finds out the applicant was in Thailand during the DTV process

2 months ago

Liber******

@Andi **********

100% right.

2 months ago

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Liber******

Can I travel to Kuala Lumpur for 4 days with my DTV visa and what documents do I need for re-entry?

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