Hi,

Request for advice regarding the DTV visa.

I applied for a DTV visa as the wife (my husband received the visa earlier). Unfortunately, I did not manage to receive it while in Poland and I have already arrived in Thailand. I received a request to complete the application: (Please upload a copy of the written statement (with the applicant's signature) with information regarding current place of stay/location status.) If I cross the border tomorrow and write a statement with a stamp in my passport indicating that I am in Malaysia, will it make sense? I applied at the embassy in Poland because that is where I was staying; will my trip to Malaysia be of any benefit? Will they reply that I should apply in Malaysia?

Would anyone happen to know how see the processing times of the various embassies and consulate for the DTV please? If there is no website that shows this information, could someone please tell me the three fastest consulates in Southeast Asia for the DTV please? Currently living in Thailand on a Non O Visa with annual extension and need to change to DTV. Thank you! 🙏

5 year drivers licenses on a DTV - experiences? I'm wondering if those who've applied for a 5 year Thai driver or motorcycle license (or both at the same time) as a renewal from an existing 5 year one that is expiring OR a 2 year one that should be eligible for an upgrade to a 5 year one, did you get a 5 year license or only a 2 year one?

I know Sefton Hanley got a 5 year license in Chiang Mai while on a DTV.

However, in Pattaya and Rayong, they're only handing out 2 year licenses to DTV holders when they go in for their renewals.

Any experiences from other offices?

I have the feeling Bangkok will renew for 5 years, but this is just a hunch.

Just landed in BKK on a fresh DTV, received in Jakarta as a freelancer. I was asked by immigration what I did and asked to show proof of my work. I had to pull out my computer and walk the agent through some of my published work while explaining my career. She then asked me why I was applying in Jakarta and not in my home country.

My recommendation is to keep the documents you apply with handy upon arrival in Thailand, perhaps in a folder always accessible on your mobile.

For context, I have spent time in Thailand d and do have a couple of visa exempt entires.

Hope this is helpful to those that I have seen asking if this is happening.

Approved via workcation through USA embassy as a business owner.

Took over 30 calendar days and 25 working days even though I was pending approval 24 hours after application. The embassy website stated less than 20 working days and mine took longer. I ended up emailing them a gentle reminder/request and it got approved within 48 hours.

Can any one have experienced and recommend?

Can I go abroad from Nong Khai gate and come back in the same day? I have a work permit visa right now, and I need to cancel it.

Not a visa question but maybe someone may know the answer

How long is a Residency certificate valid for ?

TIA

Anyone applied for DTV in Penang? What was your experience?

Hey everyone,

I'm currently in Koh Samui on a DTV Visa, and I've been trying to open a bank account. I visited all the banks at Central Samui, but they're not accepting the DTV Visa for account opening. They're asking for a visa with at least a 1-year stamp.

Has anyone here successfully opened a bank account in Koh Samui with just the DTV Visa? If so, which bank and branch did you go to? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance for your help! 🙏

Has anyone had luck emailing the local embassy to ask for expedited processing, giving a booked flight or hotel as a reason? Would doing this be neutral or could it hurt the chances of approval?

In my case, I have a month long Airbnb in bkk that I am currently paying for while I am waiting for the approval process in Cambodia since canceling it was not an option, so I’m actually paying for double accommodation right now. I imagine that would be fairly decent reason to ask for it.

Would appreciate advice or information if anyone has tried it.