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Will my friend's arrival in Thailand before receiving his DTV affect the visa issuance?

Thai Visa DTV Visa Visa Exemption Immigration Rules Visa Application Process Expat Issues in Thailand

Mar 30, 2025

4 days ago

Rick *********

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A friend (US passport) has applied for a DTV through the Thai Embassy in the USA.  The embassy requested additional info.  It now appears that the visa will not be issued before his scheduled arrival time in Bangkok.  Shifting his flight will be problematic, and would prefer not to do so unless absolutely necessary.   He knows that he can get visa exempt for 60 days, and he also knows that he had to apply for the DTV when he was not in Thailand,  but will his arrival in Thailand before the DTV is issued screw up the issuance of the DTV?  One guess is that he would have to leave Thailand once the DTV is issued and then come back to activate the visa, but he has been unable to get a clear answer.  Any wise guesses or experiences on this front?   Thanks in advance.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A friend with a US passport has applied for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) through the Thai Embassy in the USA but may arrive in Thailand before the visa is issued. There are concerns that this might affect the issuance of his DTV. While he can enter Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption, there are risks involved with leaving the country before the visa is processed. Some commenters suggest he could activate the DTV by leaving Thailand once issued, while others advise against possible complications during the application process. Similar experiences shared indicate that it is feasible to enter on a visa exemption and later activate the DTV, but careful planning is critical.

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Steve ******

Ok going off the other messages i assume this, if your in Thailand already Sisaket province, and your on a tourist visa, head down to Pattaya not Bangkok and there are a few decent agents around that can easily sort it out for you. It will take time though so enjoy the ride, and stop stressing out. Also before you leave plan your trip and checklist what the agent will need. Look online for agents in Pattaya and call them first as being prepared is everything.

3 days ago

པདྨ་ *******************

This exact thing happened to me. I just went back on the visa exemption. Within a couple weeks, my DTV was approved. A few weeks later, I went to Cambodia and came back. No problems.