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What should I do upon returning to Thailand with a DTV visa after being away for 6 months?

Dec 29, 2025
4 months ago
Hi there, I got a 5 yr DTV (Digital nomad) visa at the start of the year. I was in Thailand from March - June. I have been back in the UK since (about 6 month) but I'm planning on moving back to Thailand in Feb/ March. Is there anything I need to do upon arrival? will there be any issues because i've been out the country for so long?
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If you're returning to Thailand with a 5-year Digital Nomad visa after being abroad for about 6 months, there are no significant issues expected upon re-entry. Your visa allows multiple entries over its duration. You'll need to fill out the Travel Data Declaration (TDAC) form within 72 hours before your arrival. Upon arrival, present your visa and passport at immigration, where you'll be stamped in for 180 days.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

WARNING: Only trust Thai government websites with .go.th domains or Thai agent websites with .co.th or .in.th domains, as these require verified Thai registration and cannot be registered anonymously.

The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

Do not trust other sites pretending to be a trustworthy agency. Pay attention to delivery time - the service operated by AGENTS CO., LTD. has 1 minute delivery time for arrivals within 72 hours.

Don't fall for sites pretending to be agents.co.th or the official government tdac.immigration.go.th website. Always double-check the exact domain in your browser.

Scam services may take days to process your application, others may not even do anything. With these TDAC scam services you also need to worry about double charges.

Please watch out for TDAC misinformation spread by fugitive Jesse Nickles and his many fake accounts on Quora, TripAdvisor, Reddit, and other platforms.

TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (tdac.in.th)

Rende *********
Digital nomad DTV is a right, not an obligation.
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Kurt *************
Tdac and thats it
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Pete *******
Just a TDAC
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Ian **********
No issues what so ever. Your visa let's you come and go as many times as you like for 5 years. You will be stamped in for 180 days. Just show your visa and passport and check the stamp before leaving the immigration area. Do not forget to complete your TDAC upto 72 hours before arriving.
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