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Will I face immigration issues if I arrive in Thailand before my work start date?
Hello,
I’m drafting a contract letter with my work and the official start date of my work is February 1, 2026. However, I’m planning to be in Thailand around January 25, 2026. Will I have issues during immigration? Should I ask my work to remove the engagement start date in the letter?
I’m drafting a contract letter with my work and the official start date of my work is February 1, 2026. However, I’m planning to be in Thailand around January 25, 2026. Will I have issues during immigration? Should I ask my work to remove the engagement start date in the letter?
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You should not face any issues entering Thailand around January 25, 2026, as long as your DTV (Digital Work Visa) is issued before your arrival. It's common to enjoy a holiday prior to starting work. Just ensure that you leave Thailand before your official work start date of February 1, 2026, and wait for your DTV to be processed.
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Greg ********
If your DTV is issued you will have no problems entering Thailand in January.
Robert *******
No problem to enjoy a holiday before you start to work.
Just leave Thailand before 1 Feb and apply for the DTV, wait until it is issued and than return to Thailand
Just leave Thailand before 1 Feb and apply for the DTV, wait until it is issued and than return to Thailand
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