Answered9 months ago
What are the options for returning to Thailand after a DTV visa extension denial due to a Blue Interpol notice?
Hello, DTV community.
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share a personal experience and reach out to you all for guidance. Unfortunately, I was recently denied my first DTV visa extension at both Bangkok airports in December. The reason for the rejection was related to a previous marijuana case in my home country, which has had a significant impact on my situation.
As a result, I've been unable to return to Thailand and have been in Vietnam since December 15th, trying to find a solution. If there is any way for me to resolve this situation and return to Thailand, it would mean a great deal to me. Being able to come back would allow me to continue my Muay Thai training and focus on personal growth, both for myself and for others who rely on me.
If anyone has any advice or suggestions on how I can navigate this challenge and make my return possible, I would be deeply grateful. Your support and any insights you can share would be incredibly valuable to me.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration. I truly appreciate this community.
Warm regards
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share a personal experience and reach out to you all for guidance. Unfortunately, I was recently denied my first DTV visa extension at both Bangkok airports in December. The reason for the rejection was related to a previous marijuana case in my home country, which has had a significant impact on my situation.
As a result, I've been unable to return to Thailand and have been in Vietnam since December 15th, trying to find a solution. If there is any way for me to resolve this situation and return to Thailand, it would mean a great deal to me. Being able to come back would allow me to continue my Muay Thai training and focus on personal growth, both for myself and for others who rely on me.
If anyone has any advice or suggestions on how I can navigate this challenge and make my return possible, I would be deeply grateful. Your support and any insights you can share would be incredibly valuable to me.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration. I truly appreciate this community.
Warm regards
Answer summary
An expat shares their experience of having their DTV visa extension denied at Bangkok airports due to a previous marijuana case that led to a Blue Interpol notice. They are currently in Vietnam and seeking advice on how to resolve the situation to return to Thailand for Muay Thai training. Commenters suggest legal avenues to address the Blue Notice, express confusion over the immigration process regarding past offenses, and warn that avoiding legal issues could lead to further complications.
76 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Anonymous ******************
I’m so confused.
By extension you just mean, trying to enter Thailand? Right?
And you committed a crime in your home country, related to marijuana , but now can’t enter Thailand?
But somehow Vietnam is ok with you being in Vietnam?
Edit: reading some more comments. It’s sounding like you have a pending legal action against you, which you’ll need to go home and take care of.
If you are avoiding going home, in order to not face the law, then don’t expect any country to accept you.
By extension you just mean, trying to enter Thailand? Right?
And you committed a crime in your home country, related to marijuana , but now can’t enter Thailand?
But somehow Vietnam is ok with you being in Vietnam?
Edit: reading some more comments. It’s sounding like you have a pending legal action against you, which you’ll need to go home and take care of.
If you are avoiding going home, in order to not face the law, then don’t expect any country to accept you.
Mark *********
What about laminating the blue notice like how people do it with dtv
Anonymous ******************
Also the problem is somehow Thailand knows now. Thailand doesn't ask about convictions but somehow they know about you, even when your case is settled there's going to be a little asterisks on your file that they might just keep denying you entry forever, plenty of Aussie bikies and criminals travel to Thailand and don't have any issues, most likely because the case is settled or they've done their time and Australia doesn't have a open record system unless the other country asks for it while you are being interviewed
Anonymous ******************
Thailand don't ask about criminal records? So how does Thailand even know? You have given zero context on the situation
Mark *********
The fact it went to Blue Notice level suggests you've been ignoring them for a while. If you keeps avoiding it, it could escalate to a Red Notice, and then you're properly wanted for arrest. Then it's proper squeaky bum time in Vietnam
Don *******
It's better than a red notice 😂
On the serious side; you probably need to get your ducks and affairs in order at home before you continue your digital nomad / Muay Thai career.
On the serious side; you probably need to get your ducks and affairs in order at home before you continue your digital nomad / Muay Thai career.
Moon **********
Why don't you train Muay Thai in Vietnam? They have gyms all over the country and it's cheaper than Thailand
CaptivatingPo*************
OP@Moon *********
I have other reason to train in Thailand I built everything in there like year and half thats why I'm not like you thinkin and feeling and our life path is different mate!Moon **********
CaptivatingPomegranate1527what did you build in Thailand?
Winston ************
You could start by telling us the truth.
CaptivatingPo*************
OP@Winston ***********
you need to read the comments
Benjamin *********
Sounds weird.
1 - Why ask extension if you're in grey zone and not only go outside few days and come back ?
2 - If you have blue notice as you told it might be a very serious case and immigration would see it each time you enter and leave and... also for your DTV application
But there's nothing to do
1 - Why ask extension if you're in grey zone and not only go outside few days and come back ?
2 - If you have blue notice as you told it might be a very serious case and immigration would see it each time you enter and leave and... also for your DTV application
But there's nothing to do
GenuinePin**********
I’m gonna tell you what lawyers tell most people, and that’s, keep your cards close and your money closer. I wouldn’t put any of this on the internet even if anonymous. There are rats in this group. Don’t trust anyone you meet abroad. Consult your embassy and a real attorney.
That said, there are def people who can’t go to Japan for example, who can go to Thailand, because of past felonies in US for example. So you should either be able to wait it out, or you’re SOL if they are serious charges.
That said, there are def people who can’t go to Japan for example, who can go to Thailand, because of past felonies in US for example. So you should either be able to wait it out, or you’re SOL if they are serious charges.
Mark *********
GenuinePineapple2858 So your advice is for him to keep wait it out and keep hiding?
GenuinePin**********
@Mark ********
Na, he’s gotta handle his business sooner than later. But asking on here, probably shouldn’t. Should do other research, they should probably not post and get a professional council on what to do first.
Dan **********
Blue notice . Well at aleast interpol know your whereabouts now.
Onyeso ********
🤗
CaptivatingPo*************
OP
Amornrat **********
For Fast Track or Safe Entry you have to disclose if you have any of these conditions
Kurt *************
1. If you had a blue notice they would have held you until interpool could pick you up.
2. Why are you traveling if you know you have a blur notice? Your basicly on the run?
3. Why go to a country that litterally would lock you away and throw away the key for drug related cases like vietnam?
2. Why are you traveling if you know you have a blur notice? Your basicly on the run?
3. Why go to a country that litterally would lock you away and throw away the key for drug related cases like vietnam?
Mat *****
@Kurt ************
blue notice isn’t an arrest warrant like the red notice. However I’m surprised he knows he’s targeted by a blue noticeKurt *************
@Mat ****
am not a criminal so blue red or pink, doesnt matter. Shouldnt be traveling at allKurt *************
And how do thai immigration know about your drug case back home?
John *********
@Kurt ************
interpol blue notice 🤦🏻♀️John *********
What do you mean by previous marijuana case in your home country? We're you arrested and charged, did you receive a jail sentence? Were you involved with drug smuggling /selling.. we need more info but assume it must be serious to have blue interpol notice. Presumably you cannot travel to any country, also where is your home country?
Like others have said you need to sort this out and try and get the interpol blue notice cancelled GL
Like others have said you need to sort this out and try and get the interpol blue notice cancelled GL
Ade ********
Sounds wrong to me. You already have a DTV.
Mark *********
@Ade *******
And a Blue interpol notice lol
Arne *****
Guess what, if youre wanted by interpol traveling becomes a lot harder. Not DTV related.
Anonymous ******************
bro, you are lucky they haven’t revoked your DTV so maybe just wait until your case is settled. If you keep trying, someone at Immigration might just go a step further and revoke your entire 5 years visa?
Callum ********
blue notice from interpol lol yeah your not getting in to thailand anytime soon best to look elsewhere and good on thailand for not letting u in
Andrew *********
Theres a list of crimes somewhere that I last saw years ago that you can't enter Thailand if you have a record of.
If you've been done for dealing or trafficking you've got no chance of getting into Thailand now.
If you've been done for dealing or trafficking you've got no chance of getting into Thailand now.
Schtieve ******
Had you already been in Thailand left and then come back in again? If so how did this not getting picked up before?
CaptivatingPo*************
OP@Schtieve *****
before is the same I just tell the truth, second time they ask why this is not fixed that's why they don't let me in. they want to fix the problem first.Mark *********
@Schtieve *****
Got added recently or while already in thailand
John **********
There is a joke, which goes, "we are now in the hands of the diplomats" (Star Trek reference). The joke also applies here, "we are now in the hands of the lawyers". I looked up what an Interpol Blue Notice is, your home country's police force has some questions for you. I would think that if you got a lawyer in your home country to contact them and answer the questions, they have for you, they can then withdraw the Blue Notice. Then you should use a Thai immigration lawyer to find out if you can still enter Thailand and on which visa. Time to lawyer up.
Ciaran ****
Realistically, the only way forward is:
• resolving or clarifying the Blue Notice at source (home country / Interpol channel)
• using an immigration lawyer who understands Interpol-linked cases
• or accepting that Thailand may remain closed until the notice is cleared or expires
• resolving or clarifying the Blue Notice at source (home country / Interpol channel)
• using an immigration lawyer who understands Interpol-linked cases
• or accepting that Thailand may remain closed until the notice is cleared or expires
Greg ********
So you were Granted a DTV but at port of entry you were denied due to the conviction in your home country. Sounds strange as there are guys in Thailand with some pretty serious records in UK and not barred. Not on DTV but non-Imm obtained in Thailand. I do not know if Fast Track would help but be open with the agent you book it through. No surprises for anyone at the airport as they should be able to check on advance
Matty ****
@Greg *******
I know people entering and exiting that have way more serious charges than that . You're right about that greg. I'm assuming maybe it's a court date that's pending in the home country and they might consider him a possible flight risk??
Greg ********
@Matty ***
Looks like it is something "Under enquiry" rather than charged with a court date. Looks like Thailand have a policy of just barring entry to save any hassle.CaptivatingPo*************
OP@Greg *******
I tell everything to the fast track service and they said it's okey in the second time trying and immigration won't let me in the service company didn't have much power to handle. but if you able to know the UK guys service it's so nice to handle my way thank you for your time.
Ba *****
CaptivatingPomegranate1527 is it was Fast Track or Green Corridor service? Second one is much better.
Ba *****
CaptivatingPomegranate1527 try Thai license here on Facebook.
CaptivatingPo*************
OPHello is it fast track. where can I find Green Corridor service can you please give a contact of them?
Greg ********
CaptivatingPomegranate1527 The UK guys had finished their sentences. If you have tried Fast Track and still refused looks like you are out of luck till Blue Nitice resolved.
Matty ****
CaptivatingPomegranate1527 is the court case closed or do you have a pending hearing??;
DTV_Be*******
I am curious, how did Thai immigration know about your case in your home country?
CaptivatingPo*************
OPDTV_BegPecker Blue notice from interpol
Andrew *******
CaptivatingPomegranate1527 easy use fastrack, many people with worse charges than possesion for the purpose
Mat *****
@Ho *****
I confirm that a blue notice isn’t for normal activities. It’s when a country is looking for intels on an individual or OC group.Amornrat **********
@Andrew ******
if criminal cases Fast track can't help
Ho ******
I have a feeling the marijuana he is talking about is not for simple possession but something far more serious or organised.
Rogerio ******
@Andrew ******
but are those charges on the interpol blue notice?DTV_Be*******
CaptivatingPomegranate1527 doesn’t w blue notice imply a current criminal case? You said previous case in your post.
Chris **********
I think you're not getting in to Thailand any time soon buddy
Activity
31 joined31
people
Related
25Do I need to go to my home country to obtain a dependent visa for my child born in Thailand with a DTV visa?
1.4k13102mo
Is it worth giving up a DTV for a Non-B visa when considering a local job in Thailand?
12.1k911694mo
Will Thai immigration check my Muay Thai class attendance if I apply for a DTV visa?
2.9k21394mo
What is the best approach for a Polish citizen applying for a DTV visa in Thailand from the UK or nearby countries?
511365mo
What should DTV holders expect during their first entry into Thailand?
1.6k475mo
What additional documents might be required for a DTV visa application in Thailand when unemployed?
1.7k14165mo
What are the best tips for applying for a DTV visa for Muay Thai training in Thailand?
3.5k31296mo
Should I renew my Muay Thai course for my DTV visa in Thailand after it lapsed?
1.8k17108mo
How long does it take to get the DTV Soft Power Muay Thai Visa approved through the Hanoi Embassy?
2.4k18249mo
What should I do if I'm a beginner trying to apply for a DTV visa for Muay Thai training in Thailand?
1.7k15119mo
Can I apply for a visa in Hanoi with rental income from the UK?
3k291810mo
Will a previous rejection affect my chances of reapplying for a DTV visa in Korea?
3.5k332210mo
Do I need to provide actual flight tickets for my Thailand DTV application?
3.7k352010mo
What is the process to obtain a long-term DTV visa in Thailand for training in Muay Thai?
7036110mo
What are the best practices for applying for a DTV visa in Thailand while planning to work remotely and study Muay Thai?
2.2k2291y
What are the chances of getting approved for a DTV visa or Muay Thai academy in Thailand at over 50 years old with no proof of income?
892661y
Is frequent travel outside Thailand an issue for DTV holders?
3.4k22471y
Can I travel to Thailand while my DTV visa is processing in Vietnam?
1.2k7111y
What should I know about applying for the DTV (Soft Power Muay Thai) Visa while currently in Indonesia?
544221y
How can I apply for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand through the Muay Thai route?
3k18402y
Can I use my DTV Visa for a short trip to Thailand, or should I apply for a tourist visa on arrival?
1.5k1072y
What is the process for obtaining a Soft Power Visa in Thailand and what does 'employment prohibited' mean?
987582y
Can I apply for a DTV visa while in Vietnam and return to Thailand before its approval?
3.2k26192y
Can I apply for a 5-year DTV visa from my home country while holding an ED visa and using a re-entry permit?
51412y
What is the best approach to apply for a DTV visa while living in Bangkok with a US passport?
1.2k582y
Resources
Need help with your DTV visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served