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Do you need to leave Thailand every 180 days on a DTV, and for how long?

Wendy ***************
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Quick question, for the DTV you have to leave the country every 180 correct? For how long? Does any one know?
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For the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand, it's true that you have to leave the country every 180 days unless you extend your stay. You can easily get an in-country extension for another 180 days at a local immigration office. There are no specific requirements on how long you must be outside Thailand; typically, you can return the same day. However, there are some discussions about future regulations that may require a longer absence for certain border checkpoints. Additionally, the current understanding is that the initial fee for the DTV is a one-time payment of 10,000 Baht for the visa, with additional fees for extensions.
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Colin *********
Colin *********
Does anyone know for sure yet about whether the 10K Baht cost of the DTV (I'm aware that Embassies and Consulates are charging considerably above that) is a once off for the 5 year life of the visa, or whether it's 10k upon each re-entry? There was a lot of speculation about what it would be just before and just after July 15th.
David ********
David ********
@Colin ********
10,000 one time 1900 for another 180 day extension then you must leave and come back and repeat for 5 years
Colin *********
Colin *********
@David *******
is that your understanding/opinion, that it's a one time fee (not talking about extensions), or has official confirmation come from a Thai Government department? You're stating that it's 10k Baht, when anyone following posts on DTV fees, knows that Embassies/Consulates across the world have been charging anywhere from 13k-19k Baht. An online search for up to date information reveals nothing. I certainly wouldn't be relying on opinions without official confirmation.
David ********
David ********
@Colin ********
yeh welcome to Thailand mate. I join with good intentions but leave most because of the crap is not worth the stress. I find l do most things myself it ain't that hard if you are patient the Thai way.
Colin *********
Colin *********
@David *******
it's a pretty good group, but as an Australian, the "Australians in Thailand" group is at least10 times worse for the bad behaviour than this group is. If it weren't for getting some info specifically from an Aussie perspective, I would have left the group a month after I joined. The one Admin there doesn't seem to be at all interested in dealing with bad behaviour, even when requested to. On one occasion, myself and another person tried to pursuade someone from bullying, which didn't stop, so he was reported by two of us. Admin's response was he didn't see the need to say anything. This group has really good Moderators that really know what they're talking about and I'm fairly confident that they won't tolerate much in the way of bad behaviour.
David ********
David ********
@Colin ********
l have really liked this group. It is great discussion and information. Starting to get a little crap here but for the most part everyone is really supportive
Colin *********
Colin *********
@David *******
yes, that's pretty clear and from a guy from the MFA that was very confident in everything he said, unlike another guy from MFA earlier, who it seemed wasn't 100% sure on the Extension fee. Thanks for the link to the video. It's obviously a great Visa for those who can qualify.
David ********
David ********
@Colin ********
that's pretty clear from the horse's mouth
David ********
David ********
@Colin ********
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David ***********
David ***********
Remember more than 180 days I'm a year you become a tax resident.
Andreas *********
Andreas *********
@David **********
If you come from a country that has a double taxation agreement with Thailand, this is usually unlikely to happen. If not, well, you'll have to pay taxes on your income somewhere.
Christopher *************
Christopher *************
@Andreas ********
wrong most DTA,s do not exempt you from thai tax, need to read your passport country DTA and thry only give a tax credit on tax payed that's all , new law January 2024 started
Christopher *************
Christopher *************
@Andreas ********
I agree with you Andreas
Andreas *********
Andreas *********
@Christopher ************
I don't understand what you're always looking for the BUT for. Of course it's Thai insurance if I have a residence permit for more than 180 days in Thailand or generally forever. And the problem mainly affects people who have completely deregistered in their home country and have until now received their pension tax-free, i.e. gross for net. All others are only taken into account to the extent of the respective double taxation agreements, so not really serious.For those who earn little and thought they were in paradise in Thailand, things might be tight. That's why there's all the fuss. Have a nice day.
Christopher *************
Christopher *************
@Andreas ********
health insurance if it's a thai company your insured with yes , but it's an allowance does not cover big big polices
Andreas *********
Andreas *********
@Christopher ************
This is correct insofar as only the difference to the taxes charged in the home country has to be paid. International rules apply here, just as they do in America. So if I pay taxes in a high-tax country like Austria, it hardly affects me at all. It is of course correct that the agreements of the home country are taken into account.

Apart from that, in Thailand a multitude of income-reducing expenses can be taken into account (HEALTH INSURANCE and much more) to determine the taxable income.
David ***********
David ***********
@Andreas ********
yep, two things that certain in life, death and taxes.
Bart **************
Bart **************
You can extend once per entry for 180 days. If you prefer to bounce, you can normally return the same day. There are signs they want to tighten that up and require bouncers to stay abroad for a few days, but so far that concerns only exempt entries and only two border checkpoints. Expect that with a visa you can continue doing same-day returns.
Pete *******
Pete *******
You don’t have to leave, you can get an in country extension for another 180 days at your local immigration office.
Elías ********
Elías ********
@Pete ******
you'll have to even eventually "leave" for a day, as there are no additional extensions after a 180 day extension. But even a single day at any neighboring country resets the clock.
Pete *******
Pete *******
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
You can apply for an extension, or you can leave and return. There is no requirement to be gone for any amount of time
Wendy ***************
Wendy ***************
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Oh ok , thank you Brandon.

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