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Why do you need a visa run on a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?

Robert *********
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I needed a visa run on DTV so exited via land at Chiang Khong yesterday, out and back in in just a few hours. No issues, no questions at all.
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The user successfully completed a visa run from Thailand via Chiang Khong, returning with no issues, indicating their DTV allows re-entry without complications. Commenters noted that having a proper visa makes the process smoother and questioned the necessity of a visa run for DTV holders.
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Alan ********
Alan ********
So why do you need a visa run on a DTV? You don't
SereneBu*********
SereneBu*********
Congratulations
Frank **********
Frank **********
Yes, that is usually what happens when you have the proper visa.
Stephen ********
Stephen ********
I would assume that was because you have an actual visa. It is those with no visa that are having issues
Lynnette *******
Lynnette *******
Because you have a visa and can re-enter on that for up to 5 years.

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