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What is the process and challenges of obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?
Not a fear-mongering post. Not trying to demean the DTV visa or anything like that, but this is a real experience that I just had less than 5 hours ago when I landed in Phuket. I went through immigration. They asked me what DTV visa I said, "The nomad one," and then the lady is like, "Can you go with this man? They're going to interview you."
They took me to this interview room. They gave me this clipboard and form. They told me to fill it out, and they said there's an email address on the wall to forward my justification for my DTV, which I did, no longer than 30 minutes. They said, "We'll let you go," except another guy who came and sat next to me didn't get so lucky. He ended up getting deported from Australia.
They took me to this interview room. They gave me this clipboard and form. They told me to fill it out, and they said there's an email address on the wall to forward my justification for my DTV, which I did, no longer than 30 minutes. They said, "We'll let you go," except another guy who came and sat next to me didn't get so lucky. He ended up getting deported from Australia.
Answer summary
A recent experience shared by an arrival in Phuket highlights the complications with the DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) in Thailand. Upon landing, the individual was questioned about their visa, leading to an interview where they had to provide justification for their visa within a stipulated time. While the author managed to proceed after submitting the necessary documentation, another traveler faced deportation during the same process. The discussion includes comments on the necessity of having an onward ticket, the differences in airline policies, and the importance of securing proper visas ahead of travel to avoid complications.
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