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How long must I leave Thailand after my DTV visa extension to re-enter and stay again?

Oct 21, 2025

2 months ago

Quick question, see on the DTV VISA when you extend your visa after the initial 6 months and you've been in Thailand for 12 months, how long do you have to leave the country before you can come back into Thailand? Could I fly to a nearby country for like a long weekend and come back and stay 6 months and extend again? It might seem like a silly question but someone might be able to clear this up for me.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The individual inquired about the process and duration required for leaving Thailand after extending their DTV visa. It was clarified that they do not need to spend a specific amount of time out of the country and can perform a 'border bounce'—crossing a land border and re-entering immediately to obtain a new 180-day stamp. This approach could allow them to stay in Thailand longer after a quick trip to a neighboring country.

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2 months ago

Brandon ************

First of all, give up on any idea of extending the DTV. It's almost impossible and even if you do manage to do it, you'll have to take so many trips to immigration and spend so much time in the attempt, that you won't even bother next time.

Just do a border bounce when you need more days. You're not required to spend any amount of time out of the country. You can cross a land border, turn around, and re-enter immediately for a new 180 day stamp. You can fly back same day if you can find a flight schedule that works.

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Can I stay in Thailand for 180 days on a dtv visa and re-enter without an extension?

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