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How can a Swiss citizen obtain a DTV visa to stay in Thailand for 5-5.5 months without border runs?
DTV VisaThai Visa RegulationsVisa Application ProcessLong-term Stay VisaExpat Living in ThailandVisa Requirements for Swiss Nationals
Mar 28, 2025
a year ago
Felipe *********
ORIGINAL POSTERJust entered with my DTV which was approved back in December last year, the only question asked is if I was only one person, very easy, smile, wai and respect the officer, you'll have no issues whatsoever.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster shared their recent experience entering Thailand with a long-term stay visa (DTV) that was approved the previous December. They mentioned that the process was straightforward, with the only question being if they were traveling alone. Commenters inquired about the steps to obtain such a visa, specifically for a Swiss individual wishing to stay for 5-5.5 months without needing to do border runs, and asked about the need for return versus one-way tickets.
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Tee *********
Did you have a return ticket? Or can you just enter with a 1 way ticket ?
Jonas *************
@Tee ********
if you have a Visa you don't need a ticket out.. that is typically a requirement for exempt entry. Even if immigration doesn't always ask but airlines often do.Sophie **************
@Jonas ************
I was asked for a ticket out by Thai immigration on every entry on my METV, but not when I entered on my DTV this weekTee *********
@Sophie *************
thanks for the infoReply to
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James ********
@Jonas ************
it's the airline which likely asksReply to
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Felipe *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tee ********
I did, but they never asked to see it.Elías ********
@Tee ********
I've entered six times so far since October, always on one way tickets. Last time was last month.Tee *********
@Elías *******
thank you for respondingReply to
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Steve *******
@Tee ********
you don't need a return ticket, since you get 180 days at each entry. Do you already have your DTV done?Tee *********
@Steve ******
yay! Yes just got my DTV 2 days ago! Just didn’t know if I needed a return ticket 6 months in advance or not.Steve *******
@Tee ********
congratulations! 🥳 And welcome to Thailand!Tee *********
@Steve ******
thank you!Andi ***********
@Tee ********
I have also entered only on one-way tickets.Reply to
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Richie-Rich ********
@Tee ********
I want to know this tooReply to
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Demet *********
Please tell me one by one how did you get this visa? I'm Swiss and I want to stay for a maximum of 5-5,5 months. I'm 60 years old. Without doing Border run etc. What should I do? Thank you in advance 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Steve *******
@Demet ********
for 6 months, all you need is a multiple entry tourist visa. Apply at your local embassy, through the e-visa website.Tom *****
@Steve ******
il obligé de quitter la Thailande tous les 2 mois. Son but est de rester 5,5 mois consécutifSteve *******
@Tom ****
a multiple entry tourist visa is valid for 6 months, and let's you stay 90 days at a time.No embassy will approve a 5 year visa for someone planning a 5,5 month vacation.
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Demet *********
@Steve ******
thank you Steve will do 👌🏼Reply to
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Tolga *******
@Demet ********
visit the website of your local Thai consulate where you are and you will see their requirements - it changes consulate to consulate.Demet *********
@Tolga ******
thank yoy Tolga will do 🙏🏼Reply to
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