Answered4 months ago
Is it worth giving up my DTV for a Non-B visa in Thailand?
I have DTV and was recently offered a local job with short term contract. Is it worth to give up DTV for Non-B?
Answer summary
The question raises a concern about whether it is worthwhile to relinquish a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) in order to obtain a Non-B (business) visa after securing a local short-term job in Thailand. The discussion that follows touches on common confusions between visa types, specifically distinguishing between visa exemption and visa on arrival, with participants clarifying the current rules around each.
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Maxi ************
60 minutes from yesterday
Lee **********
It wont change
David ******
Lee Robinson It will change 15 days after it is published in the Royal Gazette. I assume they are giving grace to those that have already booked some months in advance.
Ashley ********
David Cook or maybe tying it in with the release of THIM app
Rud **********
Lee Robinson lets hope
Lee *********
Maybe depends on your passport
Kim *********
Lee Cassidy no it doesn't. He is asking about visa exempt - but called it visa on arrival which many do.
Elías ********
No changes yet
Kerry *******
Yes Arrived this afternoon on visa exempt. 60 days
Peter **********
Visa on arrival is 15 days, but if you mean Visa exemption, it’s still 60 days
FascinatingC************
Peter Forsgren Please don't comment on topics you don't know or understand.
Peter **********
FascinatingCrocodile6857 Hey funny guy, what part didn’t I understand 😂
Peter **********
FascinatingCrocodile6857 Wtf 😳
FascinatingC************
Peter Forsgren If you didn't understand, don't comment, thank you.😂😂😂
Paul *******
FascinatingCrocodile6857 What was incorrect?
Simon *******
Peter Forsgren I will explain for you ,if you get a stamp in your passport for 30-60 days this is a visa exemption stamp allowing you to stay in Thailand for 30-60 days without a visa
Peter **********
Simon Adams Thank You 😊 But I think you answer the wrong guy 😂
Dar *****
Peter Forsgren what?
Mma *******
Dar Alt there’s two categories. VOA and visa exemption.
John **********
Visa on arrival is 15 days. You are asking about entering without any visa at all, called Visa Exempt assuming your passport allows that. It remains at 60 days at the moment
PinkE******
You'll know when it's changed because everyone will be posting about it 😂
Graham ******
PinkElk4194 some have already started 555
Phil ******
Maqsood Mohiuddin yes but its VISA EXEMPT if your passport is 1 of 93 countries
Atrustwor*********
No voa is not 60 days
But visa exempt is 60 days
But visa exempt is 60 days
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