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What are the requirements and experiences for doing a same-day border run from Samui to Singapore on a DTV visa?

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Jan 23, 2026

3 months ago

Klaus ********

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Hey guys,

does anyone have experience with a border run on DTV on the same day?

My thoughts is to take a flight with Scoot from Samui to Singapore. Arrival 14:50 in Singapore and return on 18:00 from Singapore back to Samui. 

Did anyone did something like this recently?

What documents should I prepare besides the E-visa print out?

It's my first border run on DTV.

Thanks for your answers.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the feasibility of executing a same-day border run from Samui to Singapore while on a DTV visa. The user plans to book flights with Scoot, landing in Singapore at 14:50 and returning at 18:00 on the same day. Several comments offer personal experiences with similar border runs, confirming that it is commonly done without significant issues encountered at immigration. Suggestions regarding booking budget airlines, the timing of flights, and documentation needed for the border run are also provided, alongside advice about 90-day reporting requirements.

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Sam ******

Unlikely to face any issues flying into Samui. Immigration officers here are very relaxed

3 months ago

Wannikea *********

TDAC

3 months ago

Wannikea *********

You can do the report from 14 days before the due date till 7 days after

3 months ago

Klaus ********

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@Wannikea ********

That means I don't have to go if I leave on 8th anyways. Did I got this correct?

3 months ago

Wannikea *********

@Klaus *******

if your report is due on the 7th and you're leaving on the 8th that means you will have been in Thailand 91 days and you need to report. If you are leaving on the 7th you could have ignored the report.

3 months ago

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Wannikea *********

Klaus ********

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@Wannikea ********

That just remember me on the 90 days report. I haveto do report until 7th February. I booked the flight few minutes ago on 8th. February. 😅 Should I go before it or just pay a fine for 1 day late?

3 months ago

Tod *********

@Klaus *******

don't even bother with it, just leave, no one will care when you stamp out of the country or not that you did or didn't do a 90 day report

3 months ago

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Tod *********

Klaus ********

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@Wannikea ********

good point, thanks. I guess I need to do it during the Transit time in Singapore.

3 months ago

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Klaus ********

Chris **********

I met for a couple of beers while he was transiting Changi, 6 hour round trip with no problems at Chiang Mai

3 months ago

KindMa*******

Yes but you are better the day after first flight in the morning at 7am

3 months ago

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

I have done this as I was quoted 6k for a border bounce from Samui to Malaysia but flights Samui to Singapore were about 9k and I thought it was worth the difference in price to avoid a full day on a bus on that border trip (and I was pregnant).

I landed Singapore 11ish and then came back to Samui the same day 6pm. Was asked what I did by immigration and I told them briefly what I did online, that was it. No documents or proof.

Did that again in August 2025 but made a little trip out of it and stayed in Singapore two days and no questions asked when I came back through Samui.

I will do it again this year too.

3 months ago

Samsung *****

Maybe book a budget airline. The flight will delay of course and your arrival date will shift 😆

3 months ago

Klaus ********

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Samsung S24 Scoot ist already the budget airline from Singapore. I thought 3 hours on the Airport should be enough. Obviously does I fly without carry-on baggage. But is it in general possible?

3 months ago

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

@Klaus *******

yes it's is doable and many do same day border hops.Scoot is not as bad as other LCCs in terms of punctuality and service, I think.

3 months ago

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

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