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Will I face any issues with re-entering Thailand after using my full 180 days on a DTV visa?

DTV visa re-entry issues Thai immigration visa duration limits expat advice

Dec 12, 2025

5 months ago

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

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Do you think I might have any issues with re-entry?

Before getting the DTV (soft power) visa, I visited Thailand twice (1 week in 2017 and 2 months Sep-Nov in 2024).

This year, after receiving the DTV, I stayed in Thailand for the full 180 days from June to the end of November. 

I’m planning to re-enter in early January after spending some time in Vietnam.

Is there any possibility I could be refused(or questioned) entry just because I used the full 180 days and then come back only a month later?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is concerned about potential issues with re-entry to Thailand after fully utilizing the 180-day duration of their DTV visa. They have previously visited Thailand before obtaining the DTV and are planning to return shortly after their stay. Comments suggest that while questioning at the border is possible, it is considered highly unlikely.

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John **********

Of course you can be questioned and even refused entry but it is highly unlikely

5 months ago

Toni *******

No. I lived here 3years before got my dtv, with exempts and one ED. Now here 15months with dtv, have done 3 5minute border runs by land, last one just 2days ago at laos FB4. I crossed the border with my phone, passport, visa and 2000thb. That much I was worried about anonymous fearmongering

5 months ago

Khun ******

No problem stop thinking too much.

5 months ago

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Khun ******

Is there a limit to the number of days a DTV holder can stay in Thailand based on repeated entries?

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