Answered3 months ago
Should I expect more pushback from Thai immigration given my high entry frequency on a DTV visa?
Im American and average 20-30 entries per year into Thailand on the DTV (remote work). 24 entry stamps in 2025. Already 21 entries this year in 2026 and estimating to hit 30 by the end of the year.
Yesterday for the first time ever, the immigration officer asked me why I was constantly in and out of Thailand (some of my stays here are less than a day and my business trips span anywhere from 3-30 days in length). I told them it’s my home base and I travel for business and when she asked what industry, I said shipping. That was that and I was stamped in after that. I’ve never been asked to show proof of funds or any paperwork.
Curious if anyone else is in a situation like me and if I should expect more pushback going forward?
Yesterday for the first time ever, the immigration officer asked me why I was constantly in and out of Thailand (some of my stays here are less than a day and my business trips span anywhere from 3-30 days in length). I told them it’s my home base and I travel for business and when she asked what industry, I said shipping. That was that and I was stamped in after that. I’ve never been asked to show proof of funds or any paperwork.
Curious if anyone else is in a situation like me and if I should expect more pushback going forward?
Answer summary
An American expat shares their experience of frequently entering Thailand on a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa), with 30 expected entries in the current year. After being questioned by an immigration officer for the first time about their travel habits, they seek advice on whether to expect more scrutiny on future entries. Responses from the community included reassurances that the officer's curiosity was normal and varied perspectives on the likelihood of facing more questions in the future.
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Anonymous ******************
Thailand is now a regressive country. Don't ask about the future, look at the very distant past and you'll know what's ahead for cooked af Thailand.
Axel *******
Why is everyone always immediately in attack mode in this group?
Someone asks a totally normal question and a lot of you get snappy.
What for???
And yes if I was the IO I would ask you too out of interest. They probably don’t see too many people with that travel history. Remember IOs are also just people
Someone asks a totally normal question and a lot of you get snappy.
What for???
And yes if I was the IO I would ask you too out of interest. They probably don’t see too many people with that travel history. Remember IOs are also just people
Matt *******
OP@Axel ******
That was my thought. I just wanted peoples experience, since I don’t know anyone else with a DTV with as many entries/same pattern as myself, and this is a big group with a lot of experienced people.Axel *******
@Matt ******
if I met you at a pub I would ask that question and ask what you do for a living.
James ********
You're prepared for questions and are getting your new 180 day stamp on each entry. Enjoy your 5 years of the DTV visa 🤗
David ********
I would also be curious. I average 6 stamps per year and so far no problem
Wannikea *********
45 entries and you get questioned on one, no pattern is evolving.
idiots******
Impossible to predict when not if you will be questioned again in the future. So far I had no questions but I do expect at some point to be questioned. It is random
Bob *********
you should definitely be flagged.
Michael ********
Everyone's scared because I'm stupid. Gets on here and says some rumor that his friend told him that another friend told him it's all BS 💩💩💩
TaupeSqu*********
Make the most of that young energy, I used to love that much travel, now I just do 6 month stints, age really slows it all down.
Don *******
Full first year on DTV; average 15 entries. Not a single question asked. And some of my trips abroad have been less than 24 hours.
Winston ************
Very high frequency, but I wouldn't worry about it.
Partly_en*********
Wow.. frequent flyer record of sorts!
Sujy *********
Yes, there wjll be more pushback moving foward, but you are not one of those that they will be initially targeting.
Osher *******
To everyone being afraid, They just want people with money to spend and not leaches.
Sarna ********
@Osher ******
I feel like this answers all the questions on all the visa pages - they just want to make sure you're improving the economy and not somehow draining it?
Adnan ***********
nothing serious
Pavel ************
im in offshore service , same thing. but like 10-15 a year plus have house in Lao so in an out. but no questions asjed
DTV_Pag*******
Oh no!!! You were asked one question and they let you in without a problem???
Raymond *********
I’m not anonymous, you can see my face. You’re a little keyboard punk‼️🖕🏾
Raymond *********
STFU‼️
CaptivatingC************
They wanting to remove the dtv
Josh *****
CaptivatingCranberry1691 Those who possess it already wouldn't invalidate it. That's how that works
CaptivatingC************
@Josh ****
not true you can revoke any visa you want
Kool *******
It was simple curiosity, not anything to worry about at all.
Ali *************
Yes - Expect more going forward, but everything is totally random !
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