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How urgent is it to apply for the DTV before returning to Thailand on a visa exemption?

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Jul 8, 2025

6 days ago

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

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I am currently in Thailand on a visa exemption and planning to apply for the DTV. I'm wondering how urgent it is to apply.

So far this year, I’ve already used a visa exemption and extended it to 90 days. I left the country to the US and came back again on a new visa exemption, and I’ve now been here about 30 days. I'm going to Korea next week. Before all this, I also spent about 1.5 months in Thailand at the end of last year.

Can I return to Thailand one more time on a visa exemption, or is there a high risk that I’ll be denied entry at the border?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is currently in Thailand on a visa exemption and considering applying for the DTV visa. They have already utilized a visa exemption for a total of 90 days, and after returning from the US, they are interested in whether they can re-enter Thailand on another visa exemption or if they face a risk of being denied entry. Various comments suggest that while re-entry may be possible, there is a significant risk of denial or warnings from immigration, especially after multiple entries in a year. It is recommended to apply for the DTV before further travel to mitigate these risks.

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

When I did "visa run" last year, after 3 time on the same year they want to block me at the airport, after some talk they let me 1 last time stay here, when I leaved, immigration at airport was not very happy and give me again a warning ( I was leaving ... ), I come back with dtv, no problem.

So yes you are at risk, at least for a warning/talk with immigration , and maybe more ...

6 days ago

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

Participant anonyme 766 and to be precise, they tell me I cannot come back with a tourist visa for next 3 months ( I come back after 1 month with dtv, no problem )

6 days ago

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

They gave me a warning that “next time” I needed to get a proper visa to enter. Previously I had been doing visa exemptions.

Tourist visas aren’t hard and it’s just $35. You can apply online from the USA (or possibly korea).

6 days ago

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

If I have DTV , can I enter easily?

I had a history of staying with tourist visa extension and visa exemption.

6 days ago

Lucas ******

they’ve been denying/warning people at immigration via land/air boarders.

an easy method would be to use a company to do the visa run, as they handle it for you and it’s basically a lock.

6 days ago

Wannikea *********

I'd say you're pushing your luck, go to a nearby country and get the DTV first.

6 days ago

James ********

@Wannikea ********

agreed 👍

6 days ago

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James ********

Robin *********

Depends. If you dont have an extensive record of stamps from the past, especialy in Covid times, you should be fine. But there are many immigration officers in a bad mood out there. Especialy If you enter via Bangkok or Phuket airports.

6 days ago

John **********

Nobody can tell you that other than the immigration officer you will stand in front of. If you're having to ask the question I suspect you know what the answer is

6 days ago

ScenicPer*********

You can return the Thailand as many times as you want on a Visa exemption. Unless they tell you otherwise. Don't overthink the process. When you leave Thailand everything starts over.

6 days ago

ScenicPer*********

Unless you have a law that confirms what you are talking about. . .

6 days ago

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

ScenicPersimmon526 It's thailands country, what they say goes. Immigration officers can decide as they please whether its a law or not. Best to be prepared on your end

6 days ago

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

ScenicPersimmon526 Sounds great till your denied and look like a fool in the airport

6 days ago

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

What are the chances of getting rejected when entering Thailand again on a tourist visa while applying for a DTV visa?

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