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What should I include in my 5-year plan for a visa application in Thailand?

5-year plan visa DTV visa run Thailand visa categories immigration advice

Anonymous *************

asked Feb 2, 2026

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Hey guys

What did you put in for the 5 years plan ?  Not sure what to explain. Was thinking  of saying staying  for 1,5 years travel outside of Thailand  and then coming back but how does that work with leaving  after 6 months  for visa run ? Do you have to explain  the visa run as well ? 

Cheers for any advice 🙏

Answer summary

The discussion revolves around what an expat should include in their 5-year plan for obtaining a Digital Tourist Visa (DTV) in Thailand. Many participants advise that there's no strict requirement for a detailed plan and suggest providing a general outline of your intentions, such as exploring Thailand and engaging with its culture. Additionally, it is highlighted that the DTV allows for multiple entries during its validity period, and there shouldn't be a need to elaborate on visa runs unless specifically asked.

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Anonymous ******************

I honestly think the whole “soft power” is a weird idea. Because how is that legit even with a year course?

9 months ago

Brian ****

You don't need map out a five year plan.😂 Give a brief generalized plan.

9 months ago

John *********

Come and go as you please, provided you obtained your DTV legitimately and you don’t have any criminal records, interpol flags etc then it’s up to you how long you spend outside the Kingdom, all that is happening is the 5 year clock started when your DTV was granted

9 months ago

Paul ********

As part of the additional information requested by London (workation), they asked what I would be doing during the 5 years. My response was that myself and my Wife (Thai) would be exploring all areas of Thailand with a view to deciding where to settle in the future.

9 months ago

Es ******

What do you mean 5 year plan? They don’t ask for that in the application process

9 months ago

Anonymous ******************

@Es *****

got the same question from HCMC. They want to know what else you are going to do after the 6 month course since it is a 5 years visa.

9 months ago

William ********

You aren’t working for the politburo. No five year plan is required comrade.

9 months ago

Ryan ********

@William *******

I put "Abolish private farming and increase steel production"

9 months ago

Karen ************

Medical/Wellness.

9 months ago

Robert *******

The DTV is valid for 5 years starting from day of issue as day 1.

There is no need to make another visa run during the validity, you can use this multiple entry visa over and over again until the valid until date mentioned on it.

9 months ago

Hannah ******

I think they meant border run for the visa requirements since it's 6months.

9 months ago

Tapan ********

You aren't required to mention that in detail.

But before I say anything further, soft power or workation?

9 months ago

Anonymous *************

@Tapan *******

ah sry yeah soft power

9 months ago

Tapan ********

Anonymous participant what, I had mentioned was that once this program is done, I would like to continue to explore more of Thailand and Thai culture ie as a part of the cover letter. Which is genuinely my intent too.

You, don't have to showcase a fixed date-wise schedule.

But keep the financials strong so as to project financial stability.

This is all as per current rules and events and with no imagination or speculation😄.

9 months ago