Answered10 months ago
Can you be denied re-entry to Thailand with a DTV visa after traveling abroad?
Is it possible to get denied re-entry with a DTV visa, after leaving the country for a few months to travel around the world?
Answer summary
Generally, DTV visa holders are unlikely to be denied re-entry to Thailand after traveling abroad, even for a few months. While immigration officers have discretion, there have been no widespread reports of such denials. The DTV visa is specifically designed for long-term stays, and as long as travelers are prepared with necessary documentation, including proof of funds, they should be able to re-enter without issues.
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Peter ********
It's a multi entry visa for a reason. So no it's not possible.
Mike **********
For indians ye
Kurt *************
@Mike *********
no need to be racistWill ************
Unlikely but reports of people getting pulled aside and asked for documents and proof of 500k baht
KC ****
@Will ***********
can’t imagine getting asked for DTV documents when in transit at an international airport. Proof of 500K maybe
Christopher ***********
@KC ***
Agree! Can’t recall a single case that appeared to be genuine.Will ************
@KC ***
it’s happenedKC ****
And solid income and savings
KC ****
@Will ***********
I’m not some silly course I have remote digital worker statusKC ****
@Will ***********
I think you are majorly scare mongering dudeWill ************
@KC ***
then you would be denied entryKC ****
@Will ***********
well the can ask the London Embassy for them cos I don’t have them on my new computer
Ray *****
@Will ***********
never heard of that and believe it's an urban myth. It's not as if they do that with retirement or marriage. Just never encountered it or know anyone that hasWill ************
@Ray ****
it’s happened a few times lately
Dany ********
@Will ***********
how do you know? anecdotes from anonymous internet users?Stuart *********
Not heard of a single case of a denied entry for a DTV holder. It is of course up to an individual immigration officer but highly unlikely.
Kevin ******
@Stuart ********
but it has happenedStuart *********
@Kevin *****
Please advise of when and where.Kevin ******
@Stuart ********
well not being rude Stuart but you can't be doing that much research. I've just seen a post now. For the dtv visa problems in phucketStuart *********
Anonymous participant 643 Good luck trying.
Anonymous ******************
@Stuart ********
so we can't question them or talk to their supervisor? Like if they deny entry for no reason at all?Stuart *********
Anonymous participant 643 Sure. It’s up to them. If they think you are abusing the entry rules they can deny entry. Would rarely happen for a legit visa. But it could.
Anonymous ******************
@Stuart ********
But can an IO deny entry without a legit/legal reason?Stuart *********
@Kevin *****
I’m an information guy. I do research. I work at immigration and as said I’ve never heard of a single instance of a DTV entrant being refused. I can’t say it’s never happened as it’s up to an individual immigration officer.Kevin ******
@Stuart ********
only what i have read looking into things. I'm not a information guy do your research my friend.
Neale *********
Highly unlikely as that's the whole point of the DTV visa
Andi ***********
Very unlikely, it has never happened to me and i have been doing similar for the past year.
John **********
Yes of course, a visa is not a guarantee of entry. But simply being out of the country for some time is not going to be a reason to do so
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