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What happens to my DTV status after completing a 6-month course when re-entering Thailand?
Looking for clarification. If going for a DTV course, and the course is only 6 months for example, what happens when you re-enter?
Do i need to re-apply for the course?
Or is that one term of 6 months study is enough for the 5-year DTV and immigration will allow to re enter long after course is done?
Do i need to re-apply for the course?
Or is that one term of 6 months study is enough for the 5-year DTV and immigration will allow to re enter long after course is done?
Answer summary
The DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) allows for application based on ongoing activities in Thailand, like a DTV course. However, completing a 6-month course may not suffice for a 5-year visa extension, as immigration requires proof of continuous activity. Re-entering Thailand after the course is completed could involve unpredictable border requirements and additional documentation. The immigration authorities are reportedly wary of potential abuses of the DTV system, particularly among those with nomadic visas.
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Wayne *********
If you did cooking you will be taken aside and asked to cook green curry.
If you did Muay Thai you have to fight the next person in the que.
If you did Muay Thai you have to fight the next person in the que.
Kool *******
Understand that immigration stereotypes and profiles. They modify these all the time, as new repeated abuse, and questionable loopholes are discovered being used.
Sean *******
Someone showed them their work contract the other day. They seem more suspicious of nomad DTVs for some reason. Probably think they're working illegally in Thailand, especially if they spent time here before applying.
Anonymous ******************
You can apply for and obtain a DTV with it, BUT:
1. When extending in Thailand, you'll need to show ongoing activity. Keep in mind that you're applying for a 5-year Soft Power Visa, so it wouldn't make much sense to grant it for just a 6-month activity. It is a new visa with changing rules.
2. No one can predict future border requirements. So far, it seems fine
in most cases, but I saw one case yesterday where additional documents were required.
1. When extending in Thailand, you'll need to show ongoing activity. Keep in mind that you're applying for a 5-year Soft Power Visa, so it wouldn't make much sense to grant it for just a 6-month activity. It is a new visa with changing rules.
2. No one can predict future border requirements. So far, it seems fine
in most cases, but I saw one case yesterday where additional documents were required.
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