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What happens to a DTV Visa in Thailand if you get laid off from remote work?
Hi all,
What would happen if you are in Thailand with your DTV Visa as a remote worker and have stayed in the country for a couple months but you get laid off? Will this affect your DTV Visa?
What would happen if you are in Thailand with your DTV Visa as a remote worker and have stayed in the country for a couple months but you get laid off? Will this affect your DTV Visa?
Answer summary
The conversation discusses potential impacts on a DTV Visa if an individual loses their job while working remotely in Thailand. Most comments suggest that the visa, which lasts for five years, isn't directly affected by job loss as long as visa conditions (like leaving and re-entering every six months) are met. However, uncertainties remain regarding in-country extensions, as no one has yet needed to navigate this scenario.
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Michael ********
Absolutely nothing i suppose.
Anonymous ******************
No one knows for sure. Those claiming it's a 5-year visa with no documents required for future extensions or entries are certainly mistaken—unless they hold a crystal ball and can read the future.
John *******
There will be a vast array of experience.s come in county extension time and border bounce no doubt 🤨 it's Thailand after all
Bob **********
Nobody knows yet
Steve ********
@Bob *********
Some do already know. Buddy of mine has bounced three times since he got the DTV. Third time just a few days ago, and got a fresh 180-day stamp, absolutely no questions asked.Anonymous ******************
@Steve *******
It doesn’t mean it will continue to work that way for the next 5 years. 🤔 Documents are required when extending or renewing other types of visas. Random immigration checks are conducted at border crossings (not often, but they do happen). Why would the DTV be exempt from this? People need to wait for the first extensions to get an idea, even though everything is subject to change.Steve ********
Anonymous participant 846 There's nothing to suggest it won't work either. Many people have already been bouncing out and in without a problem. So as things stand now there's no problems. Of course we can speculate forever about what "might" happen, but I think for now it's best to give correct information on what is actually happening
Bob **********
@Steve *******
did he get laid off ?? Before he left??Bob **********
@Steve *******
ask the OPSteve ********
@Bob *********
Haha! He never started. He was one those who created a business and gave himself a work contract. Point I'm making no-one asked, so why would anyone be stupid enough to report they've been laid off? 😂
Maurice **********
No.
Chris *******
No it is a 5 year , as long as you leave and reenter every 6 mos.
If you try an extend another 6 months in Thailand you may have to prove $$ and qualifications again.
This is not entirely confirmed yet as no one has done an incountry extension so far.
If you try an extend another 6 months in Thailand you may have to prove $$ and qualifications again.
This is not entirely confirmed yet as no one has done an incountry extension so far.
Steve ********
@Chris ******
There's no need to do an in-country extension. Why put yourself at the mercy of pedantic immigration offices when a simple border bounce will do the job?Chris *******
@Steve *******
I didn't suggest they do an incountry.Steve ********
@Chris ******
No, but you said the visa holder may have to prove again, so I suggested not to do it
Greg ********
Ask immigration.
Jim ********
No. The visa is five years
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