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Do I need a cool-down period before applying for a DTV visa after my tourist visa in Thailand?
Feb 16, 2026
2 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi guys!
Just looking for some advice. I came here on a 60-day tourist visa and then extended it for another month. I’ll be heading back home in a few days and I’m planning to apply for a DTV visa.
Do I need any cool-down period before applying, or can I apply right after I get home?
Your help appreciated 🙏🏽
Just looking for some advice. I came here on a 60-day tourist visa and then extended it for another month. I’ll be heading back home in a few days and I’m planning to apply for a DTV visa.
Do I need any cool-down period before applying, or can I apply right after I get home?
Your help appreciated 🙏🏽
TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster seeks advice about applying for a DTV visa after their tourist visa in Thailand. They wonder if a cooldown period is necessary before applying after returning home. Most comments confirm that there is no cooldown period required and that they can apply immediately upon their return.
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Anonymous ******************
Yes you must cool down to an internal body temp of 36.8c before applying
Scott *********
Anonymous participant 439 😂
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Waqar ********
Let's apply midair if your plane has starlink. Absolutely, no cool down needed.
Anonymous ******************
You can do it immediately. I was here on a visa exempt and extended ro 90 days, and I just booked a flight to Vietnam for a week or so
Anonymous ******************
You can apply as soon as you're through immigration in whatever country you're applying at.
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 743 thank you so much 🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Nuttaporn **********
Let's do in mediastly 👍🏻
Sam ******
No cooldown, you just need to be in the country where you are applying for the visa.
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Toni *******
No you dont
Pierre **************
Visa is responsibility of foreign minister
Entry interior minister
So seems no communication ....
Entry interior minister
So seems no communication ....
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@Pierre *************
this has to be a bot 🤣🤣🤣Toni *******
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tf? 😅Reply to
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Srey *******
Real question is whether you meet the qualifications or not
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@Srey ******
If he's a cute white and black bear he'll definetly have the koalaficationsAnonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Srey ******
if I don’t meet I won’t even ask 🤦🏽♀️Reply to
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