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Is it problematic to leave and re-enter Thailand with an approved Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?

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Aug 4, 2025

9 months ago

Anonymous *************

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Hi everyone,

I entered Thailand on a tourist visa, and after arriving I received approval for the DTV (Digital Nomad Visa).

In a few days, my 60-day tourist visa will expire, and I’m planning to go to Laos to renew it.

Is it problematic to leave and re-enter Thailand with the DTV already approved?

I’d really appreciate any insights or experiences.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the situation of leaving Thailand on a tourist visa after receiving approval for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV). The user plans to travel to Laos to renew their tourist visa before returning to Thailand. Community members advise that it's generally acceptable to exit and re-enter Thailand with an approved DTV, suggesting that the user should not apply for a new tourist visa but instead present the DTV upon returning for a 180-day stamp. Some participants share experiences and express concerns about the implications of entering Thailand under certain circumstances related to visa applications.

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Anonymous ******************

I’ve known a few people who did this within Thailand with agents. They didn’t even enter from the country they were applying from so seams to be ok.

9 months ago

James ********

Anonymous participant 843 it's NOT OK... it's a fraudulent obtained Thai Visa.

9 months ago

Anonymous ******************

@James *******

You are correct sir, I’m just saying I’ve seen/heard it. Whether or not someone wants to go this route is up to them to take that risk. But I have seen it happen.

9 months ago

James ********

Anonymous participant 843 thanks for your helpful reply 🤗

9 months ago

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James ********

Billy *********

Use electric gate leaving Thailand use electric gate in country you visit no stamp may help baffle the IO.

9 months ago

Greg ********

Nobody has reported any issues doing as you plan.

9 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Sorry but how did you get the dtv while being in Thailand ?

9 months ago

Greg ********

Anonymous participant 738 Applied outside Thailand. Before it was approved travelled to Thailand and entered on a Visa Exempt.

Djamal ********

are you serious??

Greg ********

It is not meant to happen but many have done it. Not seen anyone post they have been penalised if they have done it. There was a post that loked like someone had been caught out though during application. Embassy where they applied asked for proof they were in country when they had returned to Thailand

9 months ago

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Greg ********

John **********

Don't get a new tourist visa. Just leave Thailand and return showing your DTV and get stamped in on that

9 months ago

Andrew ********

If you have the approved DTV once you leave thailand and come back in present your approved DTV and you will then get a 180 day stamp. Once approved you have 5 years to use the DTV.

9 months ago

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Andrew ********

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