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What was the experience like entering Phuket with a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) for the first time?

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Entered Phuket, first arrival with DTV. 0 questions whatsoever 👏🏻 male IO
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The post shares a first-time entry experience into Phuket with a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV), highlighting an apparently smooth process with no questions from immigration officers. The comments reflect a mix of reassurance about recent entry experiences, concerns over document requirements like proof of funds and return tickets, and a call for constructive dialogue about the challenges faced by applicants.
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Mikolai ********
Mikolai ********
IO?
Toni *******
Toni *******
@Mikolai *******
immigration officer, the one you give your passport and visa
Mikolai ********
Mikolai ********
@Toni ******
thanks, normally it means Input/Output, so that didn't make much sense ;)
Toni *******
Toni *******
@Mikolai *******
haha ive been to computers too 🤣 feel you
LavenderD*********
LavenderD*********
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Well actually, I’ve made this post because I’ve been seeing a lot of “required” docs and stuff like having 20k worth of money, return tickets etc. THAT’S the reason why I post it. It’s ok to just skip it if you think it’s unrelated to you. It’s all good. Peace
Toni *******
Toni *******
LavenderDragon2515 20k thb is true, for all tourist visas, its been the rule for years and years now they are enforcing it a bit more, its been all over the news... return (onward, not return) tickets also correct, but not for DTV
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Good for you, but a little light on detail. What was the point of your post?
YU**
YU**
No need to worry. all the scary story are made up.
Christopher ***********
Christopher ***********
YUZA Correct.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
YUZA No. They're not.
James ********
James ********
Anonymous participant 530 Correct 💯
YU**
YU**
Anonymous participant 530 bla bla bla
Christopher ***********
Christopher ***********
Anonymous participant 530 DTV application worries, questions upon entry/reentry, denied entry, claims that you need to show 500,000 THB in your bank account, prove ongoing employment or current enrolment on qualifying courses for the five year duration is the work of our troll(s). How did digital nomads manage in Thailand prior to July 2024? Families don't relocate in anticipation of being granted a DTV. They obtain it first. If worried about the possibility of rejection then apply via a visa agent who guarantees success or the whole of your money back. If you don't qualify go elsewhere.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
YUZA Dear YUZA - please reconsider your comments and try to be helpful. I would guess that a few people with a poor sense of humour might make up stories about visa applications. But most of them are genuine, and rejections are causing people real distress and disruption to their lives. Affecting their finances; separating them from their families. Serious life stuff.

Even if you don't believe that, why do you feel the need to spread negativity? Please stop it. It's 2026, and the online world is changing for the better. Time to grow up.
Robert *******
Robert *******
I prefer a small converstation, but you prefer all done in silence, welcome to Thailand.
Christopher ***********
Christopher ***********
As it should be and also as it is.
Knowledgeabl************
Knowledgeabl************
Why do you think it would be any different? People have been coming for the last 2 years with no issues……

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