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Can I return to Thailand shortly after leaving on a DTV visa?

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Nov 26, 2025

2 days ago

Arkadiusz ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Has anyone recently left Thailand after completing their 180-day stay on a DTV visa and tried to return a few days later? What are your experiences?

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Multiple users shared their experiences of leaving Thailand after completing a 180-day stay on a DTV visa and returning shortly thereafter. Most reported no issues, with some stating they returned within minutes or hours after exiting, highlighting that there were no questions asked at immigration. They emphasized that having a multi-entry visa allows for re-entry without worries, citing individual experiences from trips to neighboring countries like Laos and Malaysia.

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Nick *******

I have done it multiple times as for me one of the benefits of being here is the ability to travel, plus I go back to UK twice a year. I have never had a problem as what you are doing is within the rules. No need to worry about it or be nervous unless they change the rules

21 hours ago

Terry ********

Went to Laos. Entered and left within an hour.

No questions asked.

a day ago

Elías ********

I come and go as I wish (so far some 10 entries), and haven't had any problems or questions. Been here since October 2024 on the DTV. Next trip in and out will be in a couple of days. Mine was granted on remote job, if that matters.

a day ago

Paweł *************

a day ago

CapableC********

Squeaky bum time it was when I came back

a day ago

Thoughtfu*********

Went to KL for 1 night. Came back in no questions asked.

2 days ago

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

ThoughtfulGrape605 when was this please?

a day ago

Thoughtfu*********

Anonymous participant 202 Sunday 16th November

21 hours ago

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Thoughtfu*********

Jana **************

Went to NZ for a week. Entering at BKK, the officer asked to see my DTV. (CNX has never asked.) I pulled up a picture on my phone. She looked at it and passed me through.

2 days ago

Rob ******

you can return in minutes, doesn’t have to be days.

2 days ago

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

@Rob *****

I flew out and in via Hong Kong to Samui, same day, no issues

a day ago

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

Anonymous participant 686 when was this if i may ask?

a day ago

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

Andrew ********

@Rob *****

actually they are asking people to fly out come back in a day or two - i agree with you but they have stated this to fight fraud or questionable activities

2 days ago

Robert *******

@Andrew *******

who is asking?

2 days ago

Andrew ********

immigration when they put out changes on visa exempt that DTV holders wait a day to come back - why I dont fully understand just announcement they made but I dont think they can stop entry with DTV just ask alot of questions. The visa exempt were coming back same day and they are worried about trafficking and muels is my best guess

2 days ago

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Andrew ********

Andrew *********

Basically everyone that has got that far has had no problems.

2 days ago

DTV_Be*******

You have a 5 year multi entry visa that’s broken down into 180 day segments

You shouldn’t have any problems

The policy shift is for the 60 day exemption stamp crowd who doesn’t buy visas

2 days ago

Arkadiusz ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

DTV_Begpacker I also think I shouldn't, but everything changes so quickly here and I'm stressed about what will happen next.

2 days ago

DTV_Be*******

Unless you do something against the law in Thailand or have an Interpol red notice

You should be good

2 days ago

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DTV_Be*******

Can you stay 180 days on a DTV visa, exit, and re-enter within the same year, and what are the tax implications?

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