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What are the entry experiences and cash requirements for DTV visa holders re-entering Thailand?

DTV Visa Thailand Immigration Visa Entry Requirements Reentry to Thailand Cash Requirements Visa Holder Experiences

Jan 18, 2026

3 months ago

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

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Reentry with DTV Visa.

Entered HKT airport in July 2025 for the first time on the DTV visa, immigration officer asked if I was coming in on DTV for the first time to which I politely answered yes.

I stayed for 178 days and exited via HKT for just one day to Singapore and flew to Suvarnabhumi. Planning to fly back to Phuket in a few days.

Re-entered with 40,000THB equivalent cash in my wallet in case I was turned away. Officer processed my passport with efficient precision without a flinch nor a smile and let me through with no questions asked.

I was in the priority queue and had a business class boarding pass. Not sure if this had any impact, but another data point.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses a user's experience re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa via Phuket International Airport. The user successfully entered without issues after staying abroad for a day, noting they brought 40,000 THB in cash as a precaution. Comments clarify cash requirements specific to visa-exempt tourists and express varying degrees of concern about re-entry policies. There are references to other users' experiences, highlighting that experiences may differ by entry point.

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Bin ******

40,000 THB necessary?

3 months ago

Oussama *******

I don't understand why everyone is worried about entering using this Visa lol They literally granted it to you after your paid for it, It's your right to enter. Period.

3 months ago

Ian **********

The only person who has reported a problem entering with a DTV came in via Phuket. The immigration there has started a campaign which shouldn't affect visa holders, but unfortunately, it is. The 20k baht cash is a requirement for visa-exempt tourists. You have already satisfied the financial criteria when you applied for the DTV.

3 months ago

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Ian **********

What is the experience like entering Thailand on a DTV after a prolonged stay?

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3 months ago

What do I need to prepare for my first re-entry to Thailand with a DTV?

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4 months ago

What experiences have others had re-entering Thailand on a DTV after long stays?

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