Hello : )

Have 2 questions needing clarification:

(1) Is it possible to apply for a Tourist Visa whilst in Thailand?

Reason is the 2nd 60-day exemption+30 extension is about to expire.

(2) Any instructions/info on how to catch train/bus from Bangkok to Chong Mek/Vang Tao (Laos Border).

(a) can buy/pay at the ticket office or require advance reservation?

Thank you.

I just got approved for the DTV (Workcation (Digital nomad) from the London Embassy.

Friday 01st August: Applied

Friday 01st August: Requested additional documents

Tuesday 05th August: Approved

Really impressed with the service and speed of processing (3 working days). This group was a big help to me in my research phase, so thanks to all members who contribute.

Chok dee to those who are still waiting for their DTV to be approved.

My wife was just approved in Hanoi as a dependant.

26th July: Applied

31st July: Pending Approval

5th August: Approved

Five and a half working days total as I believe the 28th was a holiday. No additional doc requests.

Docs provided:

6-month statements for her UK Revolut account. £12k in there for 3 months. Revolut doesn't seem to provide a proper monthly statement if there are no transactions in a month, so it was just a one-page document covering the whole period. Also a screenshot of the currency conversion to baht on the day.

Thai marriage certificate

Location proof: hotel info page, map, room key. Vietnam entry stamp in passport. Selfies in the hotel lobby with the sign.

Passport photo

My DTV

I had an issue after first submitting where the application was stuck in payment pending, but I hadn't been given a chance to actually make the payment. I think I might have clicked off and back, so I had to resubmit the whole thing. Other than that, a very smooth process comparable to my experience with the Jakarta embassy.

DTV visa application - Embassy of Paris

Hello everyone, I applied for my visa on July 17th and I haven't heard back yet. My boyfriend got his visa in about 5 days.

So, has anyone applied for a DTV visa through the Paris embassy recently? Do you know how long it might take at the moment?

Thanks ☺️

Hi all, Has anyone got experience with ILS Language school in Chiang Mai ? I have been moving between Thailand and Vietnam for the last two years but was toying with the idea of applying for a DVT and taking part in an online language course with ILS. Iv been told, and read online, that Thai language courses are not acceptable when applying for the DTV, is this true ? TIA

Hello! My DTV visa for Thailand was just approved! I applied for Soft Power from Hanoi! Although many told me it wouldn't be worth the investment, I submitted my pay stubs to Revolut and already had a checking and investment account. To enter Thailand, would I just need to present the visa? Thank you so much for your help.

I have gotten my DTV. I am interested in starting my business Thailand. I know I need a Thai partner to do this. What are my 1st steps? Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Hi I applied for DTV soft power on 24th of July in Hanoi and upload additional documents on 28 of July

29 th of July it’s pending approval and since then it’s not changed

How do you think guys how long it could takes

Thank you for your time 🙏

Hello,

I was rejected for my application due to a hyphen, even though I used the MRZ. I would love some advice or to hear if this has happened to anyone else:

My last name contains a hyphen, but when I filled in my information, I used the MRZ from my passport, which does not contain the hyphen.

I received the rejection today stating: 'Wrong personal info: missing "-" in the last name on the visa application.'

I am confused as I used the information from the MRZ and did not enter the hyphen in the form.

The hyphen only appears on my passport in the "name" section, but I read that you should always use the MRZ, which does not contain the hyphen.

I would really appreciate it if you could share your experience. I want to reapply, but all the posts I see state that you should use the MRZ, which I did, so confused about what to do and use. Thank you !

DTV approved in Laos. in 5 working days. Even after they said 700-800 applicants in one day (see my post bellow in group)

27th July flew in and applied.

29th July paid because of Thai holiday.

31st Asked for picture of Laos stamp in passport.

1st of August got interview date for 13th august, sent email asking for faster date, replied in 1h and book for 5th august

5th of august today went for interview at 10am, got approved at 2pm.

If any questions, happy to help :))