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Will I face issues re-entering Thailand with a DTV after reaching a 5-month visa limit?

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Hello, I obtained a 2-month visa for my first entry in 2026, followed by a 1-month extension, and then another 2 months by crossing the border from Laos. So, I reached the 5-month limit in 2026. A few days before the 5-month limit expired, I crossed into Vietnam and applied for a DTV through Muay Thai. It was approved in 11 business days. Do you think I will encounter any problems making my first entry with the DTV because I have already reached the 5-month limit in 2026?

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The user is concerned about potential issues re-entering Thailand with a DTV after having reached a 5-month stay limit on their current visa. Comments suggest that having necessary documentation, cash (20,000 baht), and an onward ticket may help reduce any risk of complications during re-entry, with several users indicating that they believe the user will be fine given the DTV approval.

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Erik ********

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is there a 5 month limit?

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Bob **********

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Where did you get you r limit information??

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Indeed..in fact many IOs have advised that to frequent flyers!

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Greg ********

Greg ********

No, you'll be fine. That was the whole point about you getting the DTV.

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John **********

John **********

Make sure you have all your dtv paperwork and 20k baht or equivalent in cash

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choose*******

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Should be fine but might be good to have 20k baht and onward ticket if you think you are at a high risk of being pull out.

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Dave *******

Dave *******

No

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Artis ********

Artis ********

Can't really talk about that here :)

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