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Can I use a tourist visa to travel while my DTV application is pending?
QUESTION: If my DTV does not get approved in time for my travel, can I go on a tourist visa, leave the country and comeback to activate DTV?
Answer summary
Traveling to Thailand on a tourist visa while your DTV application is still pending can lead to complications. If you leave the country, your DTV application may be canceled, resulting in a loss of fees. While some travelers have returned to Thailand after traveling abroad without issues, it is risky, and staying outside the country is highly recommended to avoid rejection of your visa application.
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Benjamin *********
No. You must stay OUT of country.
If immigration sees you're in the country (and they can, and sometimes they check) you wil be rejected.
If immigration sees you're in the country (and they can, and sometimes they check) you wil be rejected.
Christina ********
You can do it, some people get away with it others dont. I personally wouldn't want to risk it.
Elías ********
You can but it's against the rules, so you risk a rejection.
DioPar******
If you don't mind getting your visa cancelled and you being blacklisted then go ahead. I just remind you that when you applied for a visa you agree with "you must stay in the country you applied for the visa for the WHOLE process time". Play stupid games win stupid prizes
Ryan ********
You must remain in your consulate's jurisdiction until you're approved.
Anonymous ******************
Exactly what we did. 2 week holiday in Malaysia, came back and got the stamps no questions asked.
Tapan ********
If you have applied for DTV and you travel to Thailand on visa free entry, your DTV application will most likely get cancelled and you'll lose the fees.
It's recommended to stay parked at the location where the DTV is filed from till the processing is completed.
It's recommended to stay parked at the location where the DTV is filed from till the processing is completed.
Johnny *******
@Tapan *******
and it was based off of nothingElías ********
The Thai Embassy in Korea has the very same warning, they used red letters, actually.
Reed **********
@Tapan *******
on my last exit I asked the manager immigration officer he said while waiting that I could come back on visa free amd that it won't affect the application. Unsure if true though.
Bob **********
@Reed *********
an immagration officer has nothing to do with who’s issuing you the visa they say you have to stay but if your a gambler go for it
Luit *****************
@Reed *********
Immigration officer has nothing to do with issuing DTV, so not a good source for info about this.They will not deny your entry, but embassy cancel your visa application when they find out.
Reed **********
Thai Immigration officer is more likely to at least have intimate knowledge about a visa he is scrutinizing holders of upon entry than a random idiot on facebook or reddit though. I never said his statements were true amd people have confirmed thry did this without losing the visa later.
DTV_Be*******
@Reed *********
I can also say my neighbor said “x, y, z” but if they are not involved with the process, their voice means nothingReed **********
Yep was just sharing what I was told. I wouldn't personally risk it. Im applying in vietnam instead what I can ad is everyone says don't apply in Malaysia anyway as its very strict.
Tapan ********
@Reed *********
Nothing much left to add on this now. All the best to you, if you are going to apply.Reed **********
@Luit ****************
agreed but he seemed certain on it I specifically said im asking because so many people online said both yes its OK and no it is not.Tapan ********
@Reed *********
Hi, there have been reports recently from UK, applicants are being asked for declaration that they will remain in UK till their application is being processed.DTV_Be*******
@Reed *********
- The visa is processed by the MoFA, not the Department of Immigration. Who did you speak with?Reed **********
Seems every embassy different but the guy leading into Malaysia said its OK fir the Malaysian Thai dtv
Johnny *******
@Tapan *******
most likely? What are you basing this off of?
Anonymous ******************
@Johnny ******
Embassies have it in their conditions, the fine print that no one ever reads...Tapan ********
@Johnny ******
Hi, the rules state what I have shared. Certain people were lucky that their breach wasn't detected and managed to score the Visa. If the breaking of rule is spotted then the application gets cancelled.
Kool *******
As long as it doesn't get rejected because you are no longer in that country, as it could.
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