Quick update: as I heard , the embassy in hcmc vietnam takes quite long. Since everyone is now rushing to this embassy because they think it's faster. So now It's been 6 or 7 days now and some people still haven't got their dtv. Just to let you guys know. Maybe Taiwan or Jakarta will be quicker now.

Does anyone here that apply for DTV have kids? And which route are you guys going? I have kids AND i want them to attend international school. In which areas you have your kids attend school and how the process works please let me know thanks..

Hello, I am planning to relocate to Thailand with my partner and would like to obtain a five-year DTV based on soft skills. I intend to pursue online education while developing culinary skills. (I would likento find remote work after I graduate) My boyfriend plans to secure a teaching position after six months of exploring our desired location. Can we both enter on a soft DTV and subsequently find employment as teachers, or will he need to apply for a work visa following the expiration of a tourist or education visa?

I also see that maybe if I have a DTV he may be able to apply to one afterwards. I want to ensure we won't have to do so many runs if he can help it. I know the DTV is new butbif anyone has experience with this please comment. Any advice is welcome but please be kind 😇

They require additional documents."Employment certificate must indicate for your remote worker", I already sent them the contract.And my boss didn't want to sign the statement as I'm not going to be an employee when I'm freelancer. What other documentation do I need to provide to verify that I can work remotely? How should I do that? Please recommend me.☹️

Hi, I’m currently in Thailand on ED visa and planning to go to Taiwan to apply for DTV visa. As I will provide my employment contract as an evidence and it is stating my address in Thailand (my rental), does anyone know if there’ll be a problem that my residence is currently in Thailand? Thanks

Hello,

I have a DTV. I will be in Ubon Ratchatani soon and Laos is just a short drive away.

Is there any issue driving over the border and back to refresh my 180 days?

Thanks 🙏🏼

I applied for DTV and got this in response. Do you know what "issued within 1 week from Bank" means? I have a statement issued Dec 1, for November, but they don't issue a statement randomly in the middle of the month. Do you think that will be okay?

Do you have any other suggestions on what to include in this upload to increase chances of approval? I intend to include both an employment certificate as well as my Github to show my extensive experience as a software engineer.

Thanks for all the help :)

Calculate 180 days from your arrival so you can check the exit date when they write it in your passport.

Yesterday the passport lady had to recalculate and cross out her original date and (hopefully) put in the correct one.

One quick question, is it better to apply at KL Thai Embassy or Penang Thai consulate??

I emailed and the Penang Thai Consulate replied me faster and told me it would take 5-7 working days. I am Pakistani Passport Holder as well.

And seen many posts about people who have long waiting time when applied in Kuala Lumpur KL.

Hi,

Hopefully I can get some guidance here and this is not a repeat question ... I have searched but ......

I am on a Non O retirement visa using a bank deposit ... vs a pension.

Can I change banks if at all times I maintain the minimum THB400,000 deposit in the post 3 month period of my visa extension. ... as in I initially have two accounts with THB400,000 plus in them and then drain the old to fill the new.

So at my next renewal I will have statements from two different banks covering the 12 month period but collectively meeting all balance requirements.

Logically that seems ok to me but I know the system has its own intricacies!

I hope that makes sense. Thanks in advance.