Answered2 years ago
Is it easy to switch from a tourist visa to a DTV visa after arriving in Thailand?
Hello. I'm asking for advice. I applied for a DTV visa while was in Bulgaria. I arrived in Thailand with tourist visa for 60 days and two weeks later I saw that I was approved for a DTV visa as a business owner. Now I need to leave Thailand and enter on a DTV visa. Has anyone done this? Is it easy? Thank you very much for your help. I'm a little worried.😊
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The user inquired about transitioning from a tourist visa to a DTV visa after arriving in Thailand, expressing concerns about the process. Community responses confirmed that the procedure is straightforward: the user can simply leave Thailand and re-enter on the DTV visa, a process that has been successfully completed by others without issues.
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Mike ********
My partner did almost the exact thing. Applied in Budapest, entered on the 60 day visa exemption, then flew from BKK to KL and back to 'activate' her DTV. no issues.
Romain ****
You entered with visa exemption I guess, not with tourist visa ?
Randy ********
It’s very easy. Bounce out, come back showing your DTV visa. It’s actually quite simple.
Greg ********
Yes, just leave and re-enter on the DTV. Many have done this.
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