I recently got a new 180 day stamp into my passport (DTV). I'm renting a condo and I heard somewhere that if I leave Thailand and come back that I need a new TM30. Is that correct even though I still stay at the same place?

Hello! I have a (possibly dumb) question for you all about multiple entries into Thailand.

I understood the 5 year multiple entries into Thailand as 10 x 180 day blocks. So, each time you enter you get another 180 days but it's possible for this to run out. I.e. if I come and go 11 times, that's the visa done.

However, my friend told me that we're good to come and go for a whole five years, and leaving just gets you another 180 days to stay. So in theory you can come and go as you please within a five year period.

I'd very much like what he said to be true - can someone more clued up than me confirm please?

Has anyone here applied for a long-term visa as a dependent (spouse)? I need clarification regarding the process of submitting the Marriage Certificate. Is it really required to go to Thai Embassy and DCA here in the Philippines? Thanks so much.

Hi Guys

I have got DTV visa.

I have stayed in Thailand for 3 months. And I am planning to travel to other countries.

Not sure when i will return to Thailand now.

Just wanted to check do i need to return to Thailand to keep my visa active or there is no time limit for that ans i can enter whenever i want within those 5 years

?

Do I still need to buy a round trip tickets with an approved DTV visa? TIA!

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Hey guys I got my DTV visa, its in my email. How does it work? Next time I go to thailand I show that email to immigration and they will print it on my passport?

I have a friend from Suriname South America. He's in Food & Beverage Industries. He's planing to apply for Long Term visa. Wish to ask DTV or LTR is better? Usually what's the requirement and easier ways to apply? Thanks

Hello everyone,

Can a foreigner, who purchases a condo, get a long-term / resident visa?

Thanks

Hey all,

Since I travel a lot for my work my passport will soon run out of pages, maybe 2 left at present.

When I renew my passport do I need to re-apply for my DTV, or after a trip to immigration can they do something to connect the passports so I carry both till the DTV expires.

I'm thinking I will have to re-apply but not sure.

Thanks in advance.