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What are the requirements for DTV holders in Thailand besides leaving every six months?
Dec 25, 2025
4 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERNow that I have the DTV do I need to do anything? Besides just leave every 6 months.
TLDR : Answer Summary
After obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand, it is essential to complete certain requirements to maintain your visa status. Primary actions include regularly submitting a 90-day report to immigration, ensuring the TM30 form is filed (usually by your landlord), and registering with local authorities upon arrival. Additionally, it's advisable to be aware of the implications of becoming a tax resident, which typically necessitates spending 180 days in Thailand within a calendar year. Finally, if you're in Thailand when your visa is issued, make sure to leave and re-enter to ensure the DTV is applied correctly.
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Anonymous ******************
If you’re currently in Thailand when the visa was issued you’ll have to leave and re-enter under the DTV as it isn’t automatically applied and you may end up overstaying if you just leave in 6 months.
Nati ********
I think the most important thing is to enter Thailand within three months maximum from the moment you receive the visa
Anonymous ******************
Don't miss getting registered with the local authority within 24 hours of arrival every time you enter Thailand, usually your hotel will do that on your behalf.
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Nickel *******
Behave. This is the key thing may DTV holders forget. Some think they are now immune
Anonymous ******************
Tm30 , 90 day report
Tha****
Get married, have twins, get divorced, leave Thailand.
Ben ********
Congrats. You need to think about your implications of being a tax resident of Thailand and 90 day reporting
Anonymous ******************
Hello do you know how to be a tax resident without a bank account and with a dtv ?
Ben ********
Anonymous participant 382 you can still be a tax resident on a DTV without a bank account
Ewen *********
@Ben *******
- another expat got legal advice from 2 different Thai accountants on tax situation. Was told not to bother trying to become a tax resident with DTV. You need a Thai bank account, which you’re not supposed to have with a DTV visa. They also have no way of knowing what you’re earning unless you have a Thai bank account.Reply to
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Todd *********
Anonymous participant 382 yes, all you need is to spend 180 days in Thailand in ANY calendar year
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Don *******
90 days report. Not done 90 day report as I leave every 3-4 weeks (think I just did a record 45 days in Thailand).
René *******
TDAC, TM30, TM47
…and behave well while in Thailand 😉 The rest is bliss🤩
…and behave well while in Thailand 😉 The rest is bliss🤩
SoftLy******
Tm.30 and Tm.47 (90 days report)
Benjamin *********
Just ask here how to open bank account and process is over.
Andrew ********
Report to immigration every 90 days you are there
Jay *******
90 day report
Wayne ********
Make sure you have a TM30 done each time you re enter as well or stay at a different location
Jef ********
Need to let everyone know you have a DTV that the most important
Jay ********
You’re good. Who cares what the group says.
Kurt *************
90 day report
Anonymous ******************
90 days report each 90 consecutive days in Thailand. TM30, done by the owner of your place but usually required for your 90 days report.
David ***********
Enjoy.
That's the most important thing.
(And do 90 day reporting at immigration, if/when you stay that long.)
That's the most important thing.
(And do 90 day reporting at immigration, if/when you stay that long.)
Anonymous ******************
Workcation or Soft Power?
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