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Is it easy to re-enter Thailand on a DTV visa for Muay Thai after 6 months away, and what documents are needed?
Mar 8, 2025
a year ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnyone who have DTV visa get with Muay Thai . After 6 months out of Thailand and come back process is easy or not. Any documents need to show to thai border immigration again
TLDR : Answer Summary
This discussion centers on the experience of individuals re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa obtained through Muay Thai training after being away for 6 months. Comments reveal varied experiences, with some reporting no issues at immigration and others recommending having documentation, such as proof of continued enrollment in the Muay Thai program. There are also mentions of different levels of scrutiny that can depend on the individual’s nationality and the specific immigration officer's queries.
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- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
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stop at airport
Yasmin ***********
Maybe it also matters with nationailty you have?
Sivan ******
We got back by flight, and just show the visa...
Jeff ******
Came back and forth twice through BKK, no problem. No documents needed. Seems like only people trying to extend in country has problems.
Jeff ******
Mine is digital nomads and self employed.
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Expat **********
If you’ve spent 6 months out of thailand and I was the immigration officer, I’d be asking a few questions…First one being please show the contract with the school.
Ken *********
It was never designed for people that want to spend 6 months per YEAR. Its 6 months at a time for up to 5 years. That is how the visa reads. Get your facts straight.... The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is a visa that allows long-term stays in Thailand for digital nomads, remote workers, and freelancers. It's also known as the "digital nomad visa".
Eligibility:
- You can apply for the DTV if you're a freelancer, digital nomad, or remote worker
- You can also apply if you plan to participate in Thai activities like cooking classes, boxing, sports training, or medical treatments
Visa validity:
The DTV is valid for five years
- You can stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per entry
- You can extend your stay once per entry for another 180 days
Application process:
- You can apply for the DTV through a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate
- You can also apply online through Thailand's official e-visa website
- The visa fee is non-refundable
Additional requirements:
- You may need to provide proof of employment, business license, or bank statements
- You may need to provide a criminal record certificate
The Royal Thai Embassy may request additional documents or an interview
Eligibility:
- You can apply for the DTV if you're a freelancer, digital nomad, or remote worker
- You can also apply if you plan to participate in Thai activities like cooking classes, boxing, sports training, or medical treatments
Visa validity:
The DTV is valid for five years
- You can stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per entry
- You can extend your stay once per entry for another 180 days
Application process:
- You can apply for the DTV through a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate
- You can also apply online through Thailand's official e-visa website
- The visa fee is non-refundable
Additional requirements:
- You may need to provide proof of employment, business license, or bank statements
- You may need to provide a criminal record certificate
The Royal Thai Embassy may request additional documents or an interview
Bruno ***********
Ken Germann Sorry but What you say makes no sense.. Explain to me please, 1- Why did they design a visa with only 6 month per entry if this is a long stay visa ? 2- Why the ministry of tourism said clearly it is still a type of tourist visa ? 3- Why you don't have any privilege like other long term visa, like opening a bank account ? or get a 5 year driving license ? The truth is there was a loophole for some time when people didn't know if it was allwed to stay almost all year long in Thailand. A representative of the ministry of tourism clarified this. But clearly DTV was NOT created to be a NON O or RESIDENT visa.
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@Expat *********
I don't think like you. The DTV visa is initially designed for people that want to spend up to 6 months per year in thailand. It will not be suspicious to be out of Thailand for an extended period of time. Instead It will bring more scrutinity if you exit and enter the same day, just to reinitiate the countdown. (even if this is allowed to do this)Reply to
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Kamren ********
If you get a DTV under the Muay Thai approach, but want to change to workcation, what do you do? Just provide proof of work overseas?
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@Kamren *******
A few people have had to show their work contracts. Immigrations main concern is people working illegally in Thailand. I think they'll be happy with you just saying verbally that you're doing Muay Thai. But some people think/hope otherwise and want documents checked.Sean *******
@Kamren *******
All DTVs are the same unless it's stated in the remarks. So no need to do anything if you want to start remote work.Kamren ********
@Sean ******
Thanks! I'm aware it's the same visa, but I was wondering more specifically, if I exit and re enter the country and immigration asks what I'm doing, would I have to show them Muay Thai or remote work? Especially if I finish the Muay Thai course.Reply to
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Sean *******
Should be ok but you can pay for safe entry if they start getting strict.
Dennis *********
My friend was asked at the airport for information regarding his Muay Thai. This was last month. He is not in this group. It does seem few get asked or random. I would just travel with some documentation just in case.
James ********
@Dennis ********
Wise advice to carry your documents you submitted for the DTV visa application.Joy ******
@Dennis ********
what did they ask?Reply to
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Anonymous ******************
You have to have 3 rounds in the ring with the immigration officer to show you have been attending classes
Ken *********
Why are you anonymous? I think anymous people should be blocked from the group. We shouldn'y answer questions from anyonymous people :)
Rob *********
Ken Germann Don't tell people what they need to be or to do, this group allows anonymous people, you are no-one to say what is good or bad, if you don't feel ok, don't answer anonymous people. Everyone has their own reasons to be or not anonymous, and it is not your business.
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@Ken ********
I wouldn’t answer if I had a fat face like youKen *********
I can't block you. Admin please make it so anymous posters can't post in the group. This person is being rude and insulting me. I can't block them.
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Anonymous participant 389 oooweee
Reece ********
Anonymous participant 389 I’m smoking him in the first round… then getting deported
Rob *********
Anonymous participant 389 Officers can ask you whatever they want.
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Andi ***********
Someone posted they had to show they still enrolled in the course upon arrival at Bangkok airport. Muay Thai is the most popular option bogus agents use so those using it are the most likely to be questioned at borders. Best to have documentation of current course to hand.
David **********
@Andi **********
I'm not able to find anything in the group to support this. Could you find that post?Andi ***********
@David *********
It was posted a couple of weeks ago, there was a lot of response to it as the OP got argumentative. I have never searched for it, only replied and read comments to it.Reply to
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@Stathis **********
mmm not sure ..maybe search under reentry or Muay Thai...Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
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