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What should I do if I received a tourist visa instead of a DTV visa?
Confused. I applied for a DTV visa around a month ago and some days ago i just got a mail saying ”Approved” but when i check it says that i have a tourist visa?
Do anyone in here knows what this means? Is this a DTV visa or did i get a normal tourist visa instead?
Do anyone in here knows what this means? Is this a DTV visa or did i get a normal tourist visa instead?
Answer summary
The user applied for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) but received a notification of approval for a tourist visa instead. Several commenters clarified that the DTV is essentially a type of tourist visa valid for 180 days; however, the user expected a different processing outcome. They suggested contacting the embassy to clarify the situation, as it appears a mistake may have occurred during the application process.
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Elías ****************
You got a multi entry tourist visa instead, not a DTV.
Anonymous ******************
The exact thing happened to me. It really sucks. They advised to use the METV first, then apply elsewhere again. Bear in mind you need to leave by the exit date on your passport / extend at immigration, you can not stay in Thailand for 6 consecutive months.
Wannikea *********
Anonymous participant 523 maximum stay upon entry with METV is 60+30, then leave, rinse and repeat
Anonymous ******************
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Dnatjugweme ************
You can get 9 months out of that one. Milk it and apply again at a more favourable place.
Brian ****
You paid alot for a 6 month tourist visa.
Paris *********
Write the embassy where you applied to an E-Mail or write them on Line (the embassy in Cambodia has a Line account and other embassies might have one too) and ask them, how it could be that you got approved for a Visa you didn't apply to? You applied for DTV, they can't just convert the Visa, but you can ask them that too. Mistakes can happen everywhere, but don't say: you made a mistake, just ask questions and be polite. Good luck
Andy **********
It looks like they give you a tourist visa
Mark *********
DTV is a tourist
Paris *********
@Mark ********
DTV is in the same category (tourist) but it is a different visa type
Peter *********
Unfortunate. Try again from home country.
Anonymous *************
OPThank you for all the answers. But shouldnt i have gotten an email saying that my application was rejected? I have applied for a DTV. But not even a word on why i got a tourist visa instead
Henrik *****
If you had got a mail that your application was rejected, you would have lost all 10.000 baht fee.
Now you at least got a little value for your money.
Now you at least got a little value for your money.
Tim ***********
May I ask what nationality do you have ?
Anonymous *************
OP@Tim **********
Im Swedish, but applied from Dubai
Travis ********
My condolences
Excelle********
Metv makes more sense if 6 month soft power. But seems unfair to get more strict on visa when others received visa on 2 dentist appointments or 2 weeks cooking school. They either then to cancel the visa or change it.
Yasmin ***********
In this case they should inform the OP and refund the money right? Or what does this longterm visa cost?
Henrik *****
The DTV application fee is NON-refundable no matter the outcome of the application.
It is clearly stated on most Thai Embassy websites, that the fee is non-refundable.
The OP can be happy that he at least got a ME-TV, so all of the 10.000 Baht has been lost.
If used clever, a ME-TV can give up to 9 month stay in Thailand.
It is clearly stated on most Thai Embassy websites, that the fee is non-refundable.
The OP can be happy that he at least got a ME-TV, so all of the 10.000 Baht has been lost.
If used clever, a ME-TV can give up to 9 month stay in Thailand.
Luit *****************
No refund, some embassies even mention on their website that in case they provide another visa as applied for the difference in fee will not be refunded.
It is your own responsibility to apply for the correct visa.
It is your own responsibility to apply for the correct visa.
Greg ********
@Yasmin **********
No refunds. You are paying for the process and not for the Visa.
Steve *******
@Yasmin **********
all visa applications are non-refundable, regardless of outcome.Instead of just denying his application, they gave him a 6 month tourist visa.
John *******
@Yasmin **********
- Unfortunately they don’t. If they reject you for the visa you applied for, you never get refunded.
Wesley ********
They didn’t give you the DTV
Andries *********
Try to contact the embassy and ask if they made a mistake as you applied for a different visa. They might correct the error or tell you that you are indeed not eligible in their eyes for the DTV. In which case you can always try again through a different country.
Greg ********
@Andries ********
Might have another problem elsewhere. Recently Vietnam would not process someone with METV until it expired.Andries *********
@Greg *******
True, but he has an METV he can use first, then when that expires go to a neighbouring country and apply for DTV again.Greg ********
@Andries ********
I can see neighbouring countries getting more difficult. Immigration seem to have their tails in the air about it. There is politics at play. Anutin has been leading raids on short term rentals. Some of the properties raided are interesting but that is all I am posting hereJohn *******
@Andries ********
- won’t be able to apply via another country while he has a valid visa via MoFA
Raed ****
i applied in the same embassy last month i think you didn't follow the full requirements
Tim ***********
@Raed ***
which embassy was it ?Raed ****
@Tim **********
Dubai
Thiri ******
It's 6-month multiple-entry tourist visa
Craig **********
A DTV is a tourist visa allowing you entry for 180 days which is 6 month like the snippet shows!
Craig **********
@Travis *******
relax i got it wrong putting an angry face you ever made a mistake? 🧐Greg ********
@Craig *********
Nope. That is a METV not a DTVCraig **********
@Greg *******
apologies my bad ☺️Craig **********
@Greg *******
thanks mate appreciate the kind words , please check inbox 📥Greg ********
@Craig *********
It is hard to tell at a glance sometimes. We are seeing more of these issued now instead of DTV thiugh
Carlos *********
@Craig *********
No, "Valid Until" should be a date 5 years from "Valid from", and visa type should say: DTV. That's how mine is. They made a mistake or just gave him a short term tourist visaCraig **********
@Carlos ********
ok thanks apologies my bad ☺️Greg ********
@Carlos ********
We have seen this same thing from a few Embassies ie giving a METV instead of DTV if in their discretion it is more appropriate. It is not a mistake it is deliberate.
Brandon ************
@Craig *********
Wrong. This is a multiple entry tourist visa, not a DTV.
James ********
@Brandon ***********
Correct ✅Craig **********
@Brandon ***********
ahhh ok apologies ☺️Activity
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