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Aug 5, 2025
a month ago
Santiago ********
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Hey! I would like to apply from Philippines, it’s the whole process online? I will be one night in Cebu, and then 2 weeks in Siargao, would this time be enough? Should I also add my airbnbs receipts from Cebu and Siargao?

Also, regarding the balance of 15k, I have much more than that but it’s all invested, I will reimburse from a fund so I have those 15k liquid. But it will be only for this month, if they require form previous month everything will be in investment funds or stock, would I have any trouble with this?
Aug 5, 2025
a month ago
Mark ******
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Just a quickie - since I last visited BKK I’ve been told that as a U.K. national there is a form you have to fill in before going. It says ‘within 72 days’ but does that mean during the last 72 hours in the run up to the flight, or before the last 72 hours ? Thanks in advance and no nasty comments please 😎
Aug 5, 2025
a month ago
Jeff *************
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I have a request, I am in Thailand I was told I could convert a tourist visa into a non O visa, went to immigration in Nakhon Sawan to ask l, they would not help or tell me what steps I need to take, I am wanting to end up with a retirement visa as soon as I can. Any good advice would be appreciated, I’m sorry I do not have a bank account in my name, I have proof of residency, I believe I was given bad information from someone already living here, he said I should just come over on a tourist visa and change it to a non O visa once I arrived, now I am finding out I should had just applied when I was home and came in like everyone is saying Thanks
Aug 5, 2025
a month ago
Robert *******
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Nice experience wanted to share:

This morning we had a appointment to pick up my drivers license translation(8:40) and at 09:30 a appointment at the German embassy for legalization of that copy. So we left at 6:45 arrived at the translator at 10:00 and then at 10:30 at the German embassy. We thought let’s try if they still would help us as Germans are well known for being on the clock and too our big surprise they helped us not even complaining about us being late. (Cost translation & legalization THB 1943)

So we got everything ready for my Thai drivers license.
Aug 5, 2025
a month ago
Hi everyone! I have a question about the DTV visa.

My passport will expire in the next 6 months, so I plan to get a new passport soon.

What should I do for the DTV visa process after I get the new passport?

Do I need to update or transfer the visa to the new passport?

Thanks in advance for your help!
Aug 5, 2025
a month ago
I’m an American citizen will be applying for my DTV Visa here in Cambodia. My question is is a statement or a letter from the bank showing my current balance would that be significant enough for the application? Also, how does it work if you’re married and have kids 
Aug 5, 2025
a month ago
A. ************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Just got approved for my DTV visa for soft power (cooking school) through the Los Angeles consulate in UNDER AN HOUR (~45 minutes)!!!!

I was so stressed while doing the application because I was worried about making a stupid mistake that would get my application rejected instantly. I almost fell out of my chair when I saw the first and only status update was to approved.

If you are trying to get a DTV through the LA embassy now seems to be a good time because they seem to be moving fast!
Aug 5, 2025
a month ago
I started my DTV application but I don’t have specifics such as where I am staying or what my flight number is or which region I will live in… how did everyone else fill it out?
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