Has anyone applied for a Tourist Visa in London recently? If so how long did it take for the visa to be authorised? I understand they state its currently 15 working days but was wondering if people have been getting earlier than 15 days.

My plan for a non O retirement visa has been delayed because my house will not sell until next June. I want to return to Thailand from the US sometime in the next six weeks and back to the US in May. I have $25,000 USD in a US bank but cannot shift it into a Thai bank until after my house sells in seven months. Should I apply for a non O retirement visa to stay for 90 days but then lose it and have to re-apply next summer while in the US? Or should I enter Thailand for 60 days, do a 30 day extension, then fly out and back in for 60 more days, and forget the non O until next summer? If I take the visa exempt approach in six weeks will I be allowed back into the Kingdom next summer if I arrive with a non O visa? Thanks to all for advice.

Can I get some advice on how much for health insurance for a retirement visa from Australia or getting one from thailand just try to get a price for a 67 year old thanks in advance

I got my DTV visa for Thailand ✅

Sharing my experience for anyone interested in the DTV Visa.

I applied from Hanoi, where I arrived on November 11, and I did everything on my own, without an agency, for a workation (I’m a freelancer).

🗓️ Timeline of my application

November 11: visa application submitted ( (I apply it late in the evening, just before midnight)

November 12: status changed to Pending approval

No request for additional documents

November 17: visa granted

4 business days

📄 Documents submitted (3 PDF files)

1️⃣ Proof of Location

Table of contents:

Passport Entry Stamp – Vietnam (p.2)

Flight ticket: Chiang Mai → Ho Chi Minh (p.3)

Flight ticket + boarding pass: Ho Chi Minh → Hanoi (p.5)

Photo of me with my passport in front of Hanoi airport (p.😎

Airbnb Payment Receipt (p.9)

Cover Letter ( I affirm that I will remain on Vietnamese territory during my application ) (p.10)

2️⃣ Overview of Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) Application File

Table of contents:

Motivation Letter (p.2)

Information About My Services, Activities, and Clients (p.3)

Portfolio of my first activity (p.5)

Portfolio of my second activity + client recommendation letter with company stamps (p.11)

Business Registration in French + certified translation (p.17)

Income Documents (p.19)

Statement of Remote Work (p.55)

Professional Online Presence (p.56)

3️⃣ Financial Evidences – DTV Application

Bank statements for the last 3 months (August → November 11)

Currency conversion reference of the closing balance in THB

I had over 600,000 baht on my personal account and an average income of 60000 baht /month.

If anyone wants an example of how I structured my file or has questions about a specific document, I’m happy to help 😉

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Based on recent reports from our clients at various immigration offices, visa exempt entries are now being limited to two across all borders, both land and air. Extensions are no longer guaranteed, and some offices are refusing to assist with transitioning to a new visa if your previous stay was based on an extension.

We're receiving a lot of inquiries about this. If you need help with in-country extensions, long term visa transitioning from exempt entry, or our prescreening and fast track services on exempt entry, please reach out as early as possible.

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Hi all. I have a question. I want to apply for Dtv. I checked web site of Dtv and it writes as:

"Workcation: Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status"

Well, i am working as freelancer. I am a blog content writer. Do i need to proof it? If yes, how? I don't have any document for this.

Please advice ❤️

Hi we will travel to Vietnam to apply for the dtv. My husband will be the main applicant and me and our 3 children will be the dependants and will apply once his has been accepted. I have read each country has different requirements for the funds. Can the money just be in my husbands bank for us all? Thankyou

Hey guys! I have sent 2 emails to the thai embassy.. but I´m not sure if I have the correct email for hanoi. Can anyone share the email for the hanoi embassy please? I don´t know if by spamming them a little bit.. it´s gonna hurt or expedite my process...

USA only.

I needed to change my address so I logged into SSA. There is no longer 2 addresses as before, physical and mailing. I am only allowed to "contact us" which is now Ai. I haven't tried yet as the Ai is resting for the night.

For the only time in 7 years and with no banking changes, I received the "proof of life" (aka SSA 7161) letter so I need a correct address.

There was also a notice online that letters can no longer be sent to the US. I emailed the FBU in Manila but they are overwhelmed so I don't expect to get any answers.

Anyone who has been let back in Thailand on new DTV after a history of border bounces (visa exempt)?