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Should I apply for the DTV digital nomad visa if I've never been to Thailand?
Maybe a dumb question but... should I apply for DTV digital nomad if I've never been to Thailand?
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The question raises concerns about whether to apply for the DTV digital nomad visa without having visited Thailand. Community responses suggest that although it may seem questionable to commit to a five-year visa without prior experience in the country, it could still be a worthwhile adventure. Some users recommend trying a shorter 90-day tourist visa first to gauge comfort with the local culture and environment.
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Douglas ********
Don’t be a should’a would’a could’a, go for it
Kaitlyn *********
My husband and I have never been and we got ours and we’re moving there! If anything it’s an adventure so why not
Alain ***************
Depending on where you come from, the culture shock might be too big. You probably have to get a feeling for it before you invest in a longer term visa. You would lose quite some money if you buy the visa just to find out you hate the place 😂
Marcus ******
Yep little bit daft surely a 90 day tourist should suffice especially if you’ve never been to Thailand surely 🧐
Anonymous *************
OP@Marcus *****
does it make sense to enter with a tourist visa and then fly to another country to send the DTV application? (In case I like the country)
Helen ********
Anonymous participant Marcus is giving you the best advice... unless money is no issue for you and your passport doesn't allow you to enter visa exempt. What category would you apply for? It's either spending time getting your paperwork together, organizing and paying for treatment or Muay Thai all of which is some hassle.
The only upside of doing the visa before visiting, if money isn't an issue and you have the time for it, getting stamped in for 180 days will give you time to figure out if you like Thailand and what area might work.
Thailand isn't for everyone so actually coming here and figuring out if you like it first isn't a bad idea. Someone had done what you did, came here and after about a month realized it wasn't for him. He posted in the group but got roasted pretty seriously but I'm sure he isn't the only one who has done this.
The only upside of doing the visa before visiting, if money isn't an issue and you have the time for it, getting stamped in for 180 days will give you time to figure out if you like Thailand and what area might work.
Thailand isn't for everyone so actually coming here and figuring out if you like it first isn't a bad idea. Someone had done what you did, came here and after about a month realized it wasn't for him. He posted in the group but got roasted pretty seriously but I'm sure he isn't the only one who has done this.
Marcus ******
Anonymous participant if you’ve never been to Thailand yes. Why apply for a DTV if you’ve never visited before?
To me it makes perfect sense to come on a 60 day entry with the option of a 30 day extension to at least see if you like the place?
To me it makes perfect sense to come on a 60 day entry with the option of a 30 day extension to at least see if you like the place?
Paul ********
You seem perfect for it 👌
Andrei ******
If you get it, no one is making you stay there if you don’t want to. But if you decide that you do want to stay, it will be nice to have to worry about visa for 5 years.
Alan *****
That's indeed a dumb question, ask yourself what you want first 😮💨
Tae'lur ********
@Alan ****
😭😭Julien ******
Its up to you but quite a strange idea to plan to stay five years in a place you have never visited and.never experienced...
Ronnie ***************
@Julien *****
you don’t have to stay for 5 years straight lol. You come and go as you pleaseJulien ******
@Ronnie **************
I know
Stefan ******
@Julien *****
Well with the price of a DTV you don't actually need to commit for five years. Why the OP does not want to visit the country for a short stay before pursuing that route is beyond me though...Activity
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