Has anyone managed to open a bank account with a DTV visa? Thanks

Hello everyone.

I have spent the last 6 months travelling around Thailand on 2 x 60 days visa exempt and 2 x 30 day extensions. I'm now planning to leave Thailand to apply for the DTV from a third country.

I usually work online but have NOT been doing so from Thailand as that's obviously against the rules and I was taking a break.

My question is, will the 6 months I've spent here make it more likely my DTV application be denied? Will the embassy assume I have been living/working here on a tourist visa? Has anyone had any problems like this?

I have the funds needed, is this sufficient to be accepted?

Many thanks

What is the longest tourist visa available while I recover from a spinal surgery?

TM30 Visa Extension Question

I stay in an unused condo that is owned by some Thai friends so they are technically not "landlords" and have not had to register guests through the TM30 portal before.

Is it complicated for them to register me?

Or should I book a stay in a hostel so they can do it for me? If so, how many nights do I need to book (I've seen different answers from 1-5 nights) and should the dates of the stay be the same as my current visa expiry date +/- a day(s) on either side?

Thanks

Hi. I am currently in Thailand on a extended tourist visa. When this expires I am thinking of heading out to Sydney, Australia, for about 4 weeks. Being from the Uk. And holding a British passport. Would I need to apply for a visa to enter for this length of time…

Got DTV approved in Vientiane through the new evisa system. Submitted documents online on Jan 14 and had interview appointment at the consulate on Jan 17. Visa was approved right after. Thai consulate in Vientiane really seems to look into the bank statement. Had to open up the bank app on phone for the consular to check transactions against the uploaded bank statement. Not many questions otherwise. Total processing time 4 days (although I don’t think the interviews are held every day).

For the LTR does the $100K USD need to be in a Thai bank?

Insured under a health insurance covering a minimum of USD 50,000 OR currently receiving social security benefits in Thailand OR deposit and maintain at least USD 100,000 in bank account balance under the applicant’s name for no less than 12 months

I'm applying for a DTV visa , and have a dependent. When I apply for my daughter's application, do I need to show financial proof of 500k for her application? Or just proof that she is a dependent (birth certificate).

Any advice is helpful in regards to having a dependent on a DTV visa~ thanks so much!

List of required documents for visa extension in January 2025 at Chaengwatthana, Bangkok (Non Imm O - Thai wife) :

I just did my visa extension last week so I'm sharing the requirements with everyone.

Disclaimer :

- this list is for a visa extension based on being married to Thai national

- the submission was made in Chaengwatthana, Bangkok

- the submission was made in January 2025

- the officer may require other specific documents based on your situation

- don't wait for the last day, so you can get another shot if you've messed up

The original copies to bring with you:

- passport

- wife ID

- updated bankbook

- KR3

The documents:

- TM7 with a 6*4cm picture / new picture, different from the last application

- Copy first page passport

- Copy first visa page

- Copy last extension page

- Copy last entrance in Thailand

- Copy TM30

- Copy 90 days report

- Kor ror 2 (get an updated copy from amphor)

- Copy of wife ID

- Copy of wife tabian baan

- Certificate letter from the bank (made less than a week before)

- 6 months bank statement signed from the bank (I always do 6 months for safety, but normally 3 months is enough)

- Copy of bankbook first page

- Copy of bankbook last page updated same day

- Copy of lease agreement

- Copy of owner ID

- Copy of owner tabian baan

- Copy of our house/condo tabian baan

- Copy of 2 different pictures of the couple in front of the house, with house number visible / new pictures, different from the last application

- Copy of 2 different pictures of the couple inside the house / new pictures, different from the last application

- Copy of map

- 1,900 baht

Can the Thai embassy have access to TM30 records and possibly refuse a non-b work visa application for late submission of the form?

Thanks 🙏