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Can I return to Thailand shortly after leaving on a DTV visa?
Nov 26, 2025
5 months ago
Arkadiusz ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERHas 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?
TLDR : Answer Summary
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
Terry ********
Went to Laos. Entered and left within an hour.
No questions asked.
No questions asked.
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.
Paweł *************
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CapableC********
Squeaky bum time it was when I came back
Thoughtfu*********
Went to KL for 1 night. Came back in no questions asked.
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ThoughtfulGrape605 when was this please?
Thoughtfu*********
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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.
Rob ******
you can return in minutes, doesn’t have to be days.
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@Rob *****
I flew out and in via Hong Kong to Samui, same day, no issuesAnonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 686 when was this if i may ask?
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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 activitiesRobert *******
@Andrew *******
who is asking?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
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Andrew *********
Basically everyone that has got that far has had no problems.
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
You shouldn’t have any problems
The policy shift is for the 60 day exemption stamp crowd who doesn’t buy visas
Arkadiusz ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERDTV_Begpacker I also think I shouldn't, but everything changes so quickly here and I'm stressed about what will happen next.
DTV_Be*******
Unless you do something against the law in Thailand or have an Interpol red notice
You should be good
You should be good
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