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How long has the DTV visa been available in Thailand?

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Aug 7, 2025

7 days ago

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Has anyone had this DTV visa for more than 2 years. Only just been told about it

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The DTV visa was introduced in July 2024, making it less than a year old. Multiple users confirm that it has not been available for more than two years, as it was established just recently. Additionally, some comments suggest that the DTV visa is not advantageous for retirement purposes compared to a traditional retirement visa.

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Tommy ********

Christ where do they come from

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Paul ****

It’s not a good visa for people wanting to retire. Retirement is much better.

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Peter ***********

Started July 2024

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Andrew ********

No one has its not even a year old

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Dany ********

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it is a few weeks more than 1 year now :) July 2024

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Stephen ********

No, they only came out last summer.

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Mark *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you

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DTV_Be*******

It came into existence mid July 2024, so just over a year old

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Paul **********

I’m going to Thailand for 3 months

Do I need a visa ?

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Dandy ********

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thanks for the tip

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Paul **********

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Thanks

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no if you have a decent passport you’ll get a 60 day entry stamp then extend for 30 days for 1900 badt

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Thanks

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how many times can you extend?

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Paul **********

Never

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Conor ***********

can extend once then will need to do border run by land or air then repeat 60 days and 30 days extension

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Steve *******

It was launched in July 2024, so no.

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

It has not existed for 2 years

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