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Is it acceptable to do a border run on a DTV visa by leaving and returning in two days?

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Mar 27, 2025

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For border run on DTV, can you go in and out in two days and its fine? I was planning to be out longer but now health situation requires me to be back. Any advice or past experience will help.

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Yes, you can do a border run on a DTV visa and return after two days. In fact, some people have reported that even a same-day return is acceptable.

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Same day is fine even.

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