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How does the 5-year DTV visa with a 180-day stay limit work? Do you need to leave Thailand every 180 days?

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Help me understand…If A DTV is good for 5 yrs multiple entry, then why do they also say only good for 180 days? Do you really have to leave and come back twice a year?
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The DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) allows for multiple entries over a five-year validity period, yet each entry permits a stay of only up to 180 days. This means that to maintain your legal status, you would need to exit and re-enter Thailand at least once every 180 days, even though the overall visa remains valid for 5 years.
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