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Can you enter Thailand from another country while waiting for DTV visa approval obtained in Vietnam?

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May 13, 2025

3 days ago

Anonymous*********

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If you apply for the DTV visa from Vietnam. But go to another country before you are approved. Do you have to enter Thailand through Vietnam again???

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion centers around the implications of applying for a Thailand DTV visa from Vietnam and traveling to another country before the visa approval. Participants share insights indicating that once the visa is approved, entry into Thailand can occur from any country. However, there are warnings about the risks of traveling out of Vietnam before receiving approval, including potential issues with interviews or location proof that might lead to a rejection of the application.

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Not at all. I have tried before.

3 days ago

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

Not at all

3 days ago

Seokhee ******

It is not recommend while before visa approved while you go outside another country. The embassy will rejected you and serious check again if you do it again.

3 days ago

Brandon ************

Once you have the visa, nothing matters. You can enter however or whenever you want.

3 days ago

John *********

@Brandon ***********

this is simple not true, Immigration decide who enters or doesn’t enter the Kingdom, they are all powerful, doesn’t matter if you have a DTV, if the rules have been broken applying for a DTV you could easily be refused entry on a later trip.

In Thailand I would strongly recommend don’t people don’t try to be a “smart Alec”. Always follow the laws, as you are a foreigner in their Country, it doesn’t matter if Thais break rules, etc,

Also never overstay, keep within the rules and you will have nothing to be concerned about.

I don’t understand why applicant would leave the country they have applied in and return to Thailand before being granted a DTV (unless they have been refused one) The costs would outweigh having to stay a few extra days in the country you applied🤷🏿‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

3 days ago

Brandon ************

@John ********

I didn't say you're "entitled" to enter. I said it doesn't matter how you enter. There's no requirement or expectation that you're entering from any location, via method, on any date. You can do whatever you want and it makes no difference in regards to your visa for entry purposes.

3 days ago

John *********

@Brandon ***********

I was just referring to those that might break the rules of DTV and leave the country where they chose to apply, before their application has been approved, it’s just not a very smart idea

3 days ago

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John *********

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

It is not recommended to travel to another country as they may request for an interview or proof of location. If you're planning to come to Thailand while waiting, they may deny your application. For other countries, I'm not exactly sure but you'll have to pay for a new Round-trip flight ticket.

3 days ago

Toni *******

Anonymous participant 959 this is accurate.

3 days ago

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Toni *******

Desi ***********

I was about to ask a similar question : apply in Vietnam, then enter in Thailand with a Tourist Visa and wait for approval in Thailand...

3 days ago

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

@Desi **********

You can't enter Thailand while applying. They can call you for interview or check your location. If you're caught when in Thailand, they will deny it.

3 days ago

Desi ***********

Anonymous participant 959 thank you

3 days ago

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

@Desi **********

You're welcome.

3 days ago

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

What are the risks of leaving Vietnam after applying for a DTV visa and traveling to another country before entering Thailand?

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