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Is a DTV visa considered a long-term visa for obtaining a Thai residency ID?

DTV visa Thai residency ID long-term visas NON-O visa Thai tax ID immigration in Thailand

Jan 1, 2026

4 months ago

Optimistic***********

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Is a DTV considered a long term visa to get a Thai residency ID? I have a 13 digit Thai tax ID. Thanks everyone.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The DTV (Digital Tourist Visa) is not considered a long-term visa and does not qualify for obtaining a Thai residency ID. Several comments confirm that the DTV is a tourist visa. To obtain a residency ID in Thailand, individuals need a different visa type, such as a NON-O visa.

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Optimistic***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks everyone

4 months ago

Elías ********

No, you can't get that with it

4 months ago

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

You are a tourist...

4 months ago

Andrew ********

No you need a non-o visa you can get a thai license that will work as a form of ID in thailand it will have your passport on it.

4 months ago

Andi ***********

No .DTV is a tourist visa.

4 months ago

Martin *********

@Andi **********

Ok if I were to meet a lovely lady during the 5 years , would it make it easier to get a marriage visa eventually, especially if I was living with her for a couple of years previous?

4 months ago

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

@Martin ********

of course, Non-o I would choose a Non-o over DTV, ED or even non-b any time of the day. But beware you'll be very much tied to the gal (no pun intended)

4 months ago

Andi ***********

@Martin ********

Marriage Non-O visa will get you the Thai ID Card for foreigners,

4 months ago

Martin *********

@Andi **********

But it's possible/easier in the future if I have history with a lady by then?

4 months ago

Andi ***********

@Martin ********

Are you asking if just having relationship history is enough to get Thai ID? if so, no it is not, you must have a non o visa, via work, marriage etc. .

4 months ago

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Andi ***********

Trav **********

@Martin ********

That would just make it easier to lose all your money!!!

4 months ago

Martin *********

@Trav *********

How so ?

4 months ago

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