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What are the experiences of others who received a TR visa instead of a DTV in Thailand?

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Jan 2, 2026

4 months ago

Alex ****

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Who ever got a TR visa instead of DTV? 

Please share your experience

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Users shared their experiences about receiving a Tourist (TR) visa instead of a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV). One commenter noted they initially applied for a multiple-entry tourist visa but ended up with a DTV after the embassy scrutinized their work details. Others mentioned that sometimes the embassy perceives a tourist visa as more appropriate for certain applicants, suggesting the decision can hinge on individual circumstances.

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Opposite in my case: I got DTV while I applied for multiple entry tourist visa. They checked my work details (freelancing with $40K+ in a year) and mailed me to pay the difference in fee. In two days, I got DTV.

4 months ago

Alex ****

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Samsung S24 sounds unbelievable

How is it possible to pay difference?

If so they must refund difference to who they gave multiple TR ?

How did you pay the difference? And what is the location for the Thai Embassy? Thank you

4 months ago

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Alex ****

Kurt *************

it has happened when the embassy thinks a tourist visa is more fit for your softpower and that you dont need a 5 year.

4 months ago

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

@Kurt ************

You are from Norway why you dont buy Thai Elite Visa instead. Bronze cost about 650 000 baht and it nothing for someone from Norway.

4 months ago

Kurt *************

I have a dtv. Dont need a elite. And not everyone in norway is rich. Actually the average norwegian pay 75% of their earnings in some way of tax...

4 months ago

Steve **********

@Kurt ************

agreed. I can't stand anonymous posts. Spineless.

4 months ago

Kurt *************

@Steve *********

sometimes anon id okay but if its just negative or fearmongering its annoying. I think admin should do more about anon posts, but require alot of work

4 months ago

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Kurt *************

Alex ****

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@Kurt ************

what is the explanation for Workcation?

4 months ago

Kurt *************

Alex Ni never seen that happen before. What embassy?

4 months ago

Alex ****

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@Kurt ************

Jakarta

Yes ussuly jest rejection, but maybe it's new year gift instead of rejection.

Many cases but connecting for now all them only some kinds of nationalities

4 months ago

Kurt *************

Alex Ni must be something in the paperwork then

4 months ago

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Kurt *************

Andi ***********

There are several shared in the threads

4 months ago

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Andi ***********

What should I do if I received a tourist visa instead of a DTV visa in Thailand?