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Is it easy to switch from a tourist visa to a DTV visa after arriving in Thailand?

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Dec 7, 2024

11 days ago

Ilona *************

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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.

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Romain ****

You entered with visa exemption I guess, not with tourist visa ?

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Randy ********

It’s very easy. Bounce out, come back showing your DTV visa. It’s actually quite simple.

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Greg ********

Yes, just leave and re-enter on the DTV. Many have done this.

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