How long does it take pending approval to be approve in HCMC?

I would like to apply for the DTV visa. What's the best way to do it in my situation, and which consulate should I use (preferably online)?

* US citizen, currently living in Mexico as a resident. I use a mailbox address in South Dakota for official mail, banking, taxes, driver’s license, etc.

* I have an online business (sole proprietorship) with volatile income which is enough to cover my expenses. I also have investments in stocks and index funds, which I can use to cover expenses if needed. For the business, it’s hard to provide client recommendations, but I have tax returns and 1099s from previous years.

* Planning to slow travel in Thailand and SEA starting early next year. Ideally, I’d like to apply online before arriving but can wait and apply in Vietnam or another SEA country if that’s easier.

Questions:

* Can I apply online at a US consulate or in Mexico, or should I wait until I’m in SEA?

* Can I use my business and income for the DTV, or is it better to go the “soft power” route (e.g., cooking, Muay Thai)? Does it affect using the DTV for 5 years, getting extensions etc, if I’m not pursuing those activities?

Hi, just a note for members, I went to re new my Non-O at CW with all the standard proofs as usual. I was using the 400k option as per every year. However, this year they asked me where the money had come from, and wanted to see the transactions. (I keep the money in my wife's savings account when not using it) Luckily, we just printed out the transfer from my wife's bank. I'm not sure why they asked but maybe something to do with the new tax laws but it's not an official requirement, so just to make a note for the future!

Looking for the best agency to help me set up the DTV visa and bank accounts when I arrive in Bangkok this January!

Please share trusted agencies below!

When arriving in Thailand on a 90-day non-O retirement visa with the intention of converting to a one-year visa, is it required to have a return flight or onward ticket?

I'm Canadian and am researching my options to return and spend time in Thailand. If I acquire a 60 day tourist visa, can I potentially apply and receive another 60 days without having to leave the country? If so, how reliable is the renewal option?

Hi just seen a post where a guy was questioned at Heathrow because he had more than 60 days on his return flight . I've booked 85 day return 60 days plus my 30 day extension. Can I expect problems at check in ? Thanks again to this group .

E visa manual ask for employment, occupation and salary. We are not working, travelling Asia and applying for soft power. Since it has a red asterisk, I understand can not left be blank, so what do I have to put? I do not want to lie, just not sure what to say there (posting anonymously cause of family related issues) Thanxs!

Hi there,

Hopefully this makes sense …

If I upload a booking of 6 months for accomadation, but I don’t end up staying at that accomadation, will there be problems on the 90 day check ins - has anyone had any experience with this?

Thank you for any help! 😊

I arrived in Thailand on a DTV Visa, but my experience with the immigration officer was quite frustrating. The officer asked me seemingly irrelevant questions, such as, 'What are you doing here?' I explained that I work online and came to stay in Thailand. Then he asked, 'Why don’t you live in your own country and work there?' I responded that I enjoy living in Thailand. Lastly, he questioned why I applied for my visa in another country instead of my home country. The whole interaction felt unnecessarily complicated.