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Is it necessary to live in Thailand for more than a month after entering on a DTV visa?

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For initial entry, is it mandatory to live more than a month?

Or is it okay to stay a week?
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No, it is not mandatory to stay more than a month on a DTV visa for initial entry into Thailand. Users confirmed that stays can be as short as a week, as long as they do not exceed the maximum duration of 180 days allowed per stamp. Printing the DTV visa email for proof during travel is advised.
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James ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Did you get your DTV with workation or soft power
Winston ************
Winston ************
Yes, stay any amount of time you want, not exceeding 180 days. I have several stamps as most of my stays are just a week a two. I have other stuff to take care of in other countries.
Johan **************
Johan **************
Congrats! Yes, a week is fine. There is no minimum time, only a maximum time of 180 days on each stamp 😉

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