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Is it reliable to apply for a DTV visa by leaving Thailand and re-entering on a tourist visa?
Sep 15, 2025
7 months ago
Jesper ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI’m looking to get a DTV visa. I talked to a lady and she will send me to Cambodia with my documents and one day later I return to Thailand and enter on tourist visa. She says 14 days later I will get the stamp in my passport. Does that sound right?
Most people wait outside Thailand and then enter with the visa. Right?
She showed me she do this all the time no problem.
Can I trust this?
Most people wait outside Thailand and then enter with the visa. Right?
She showed me she do this all the time no problem.
Can I trust this?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The proposed method of obtaining a DTV visa by leaving Thailand and re-entering on a tourist visa is risky and not guaranteed to be successful. Comments suggest that embassy rules require applicants to stay in the jurisdiction during the application process, and leaving could lead to rejection without a refund. Additionally, many are advising against applying for a DTV visa due to high rejection rates.
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NO!
Angel ******
The situation regarding DTV applications is getting rejected a lot. If it were me, I would not recommend DTV at this time.
Jordan *****
@Angel *****
They always got rejections in one place and approvals with the same documents in another country. What are you basing your advice on? Hearsay? There are people getting DTV visas approved everydayAngel ******
@Jordan ****
We are a law firm and visa agency. We are currently indefinitely suspending our DTV services due to a number of rejections. Last year, we had no problems, but since 2025, we have had several rejections.Andi ***********
@Angel *****
There are law firms/agents who do not follow the correct protocol for DTV applications and applicants have had their DTVs revoked on arrival, cancelled etc. Embassies have clocked on to applications via agents.Jesper ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Angel *****
thank you it’s good to know this 🙏Andi ***********
@Jesper *******
100s of people are approved for DTV by themselves weekly as this forum shows.Jesper ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
I just appreciate all comments and advice. But I’m left in despair- because I have an offer for a college visa from udon Thani same price. Which is more risky.. 3 plus 12 months
Andi ***********
@Jesper *******
what is 3 plus 12 months? the visa term? You can apply for the DTV yourself 10k THB. DTV is not risky doing it the right way.Graham ******
@Andi **********
3+12 is a Non-O Visa (3=90 days) then 12 month extensionAndi ***********
@Graham *****
Understood...thanksJesper ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
DTV is for people earning money. I don’t really I’m such a small YouTuber. I just have good money in the bank and that is not a reason for approval as I understand itAndi ***********
@Jesper *******
There is no minimum income requirement for the DTV - workcation option. The DTV Soft power option is via courses such as Muay Thai, cooking or medical treatment. You can be approved with low online income and substantial savings; Savings shows financial independence, so it is a plus. When i applied for my DTV, i had low online income at the time but got approved as i used savings to show i can live independently.Jesper ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
that is very helpful- I will definitely look into that now. Thank you 🙏Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Jordan ****
thank you 🙏Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Angel *****
really? Thank you for letting me know 🙏Reply to
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Brandon ************
Embassy rules are clear. You must remain in the jurisdiction of the embassy during the entire application period. Leaving is grounds for your application to be rejected with no refund.
The embassies near Thailand are very strict about this and like to do random checks like asking you for a receipt showing you're still in the country or calling you in for an interview.
The embassies near Thailand are very strict about this and like to do random checks like asking you for a receipt showing you're still in the country or calling you in for an interview.
Jesper ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
but it is the Thai embassy in Cambodia handling the process right? In this case.I assume some of the money I pay the agent goes to that embassy if you know what I mean. I can’t say it here but I guess you know.
Could it be possible she gets away with this in every case like she claims? Because people gets paid
Or does this sound like a scam?
Jordan *****
@Jesper *******
How much did the agent charge for that visa?Jesper ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jordan ****
86k incl flight and fast trackUs *****
@Jesper *******
86k is about the right price. I hope you get it.Reply to
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Andi ***********
@Jesper *******
Others done similar to you and had their DTV cancelled or revoked and given a year ban from entering Thailand. The agent is doing business with you, she is not going to honestly tell you about the failures.Jesper ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
thank you - you are correct. The price and that fact I could go back so quickly just sounded so good- I wanted it to be true
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