Hello! Advice please.... heading over from uk, would like to visit different countries in SE Asia but cannot pin down a set itinerary in advance and would like to be able to stay a little longer in places that I like or move on if I want to. Is it possible to buy a one way ticket into Thailand with a flight out of Thailand within 60 days and nothing further. I would then purchase return ticket or onward ticket as and when I decide? Any advice greatly appreciated. 👍😊

If I’m a one man band of my own Ecommerce company, do I need to provide 1/ an employment contract to myself (e.g. position: Director)? 2/ salary proof?

Hi everyone

I just received a new passport. However, my old passport still has 4 blank pages in it and my non b is valid until June 2025. (My embassy didn’t cancel it either).

Do I need to transfer my visa now or can it be done at my next visa extension?

All answers are highly appreciated.

Hello can anybody help me. My partner has a work permit with Visa BOI company. Can our daughter get a non o visa inside thailand instead to go out? Immigration in Chiang Mai (we live here) was not that clear last time about it.

Let's say i want to apply in Vietnam, is it ok enter the country but applying for DTV with anoter passport?

(both are same nationality if matter)

Any experience?

Hello there.

It has been a while - five years since we ended our six months in Thailand, six months in the US routine.

I will be traveling to Thailand next month using the 60 day visa exempt option to join my Thai wife who arrived last month and we will depart to the US, together, prior to the 60 days ending.

We are considering returning to our six month/six month return next fall, and realize that things have changed. Previously I would get a non imm o-a visa each year through the LA Thai Consulate - it was straightforward and worked well.

Now I see that mandatory medical insurance has been added to the mix, and as a 74 year old guy, while not a deal breaker, it ain’t cheap.

It seems like the only alternative is to spend 90 days on each visit.

Does this fine group have a solution for me? I am not interested in border runs etc - I just want to get to Thailand each year and enjoy life.

Thank you for all you do.

My visa was rejected in Hong Kong, where I am a permanent resident and a final-year full-time PhD student. I applied as a digital nomad, assuming that bank statements and financial proof are the most important things for this category. So, I submitted three statements for one year, and the broker statement, which is in my calculation, is enough to stay for five years with no income, and I have a flat in Thailand. I do not have any employment now as I am super busy with my research, and I would prefer to stay in Thailand, reading and writing. After two days, I was requested:

* Other request documents: Letter issued by employer stating status/position of applicant, duration of position details, salary/remuneration and work space detail/condition with authorized person signature

* Document indicating current location: Valid HK stay permit (Student Visa) + HKID

I do not need a student visa, and I have attached my old job contracts. I also have a dormant company in HK, but I decided not to pursue this path.

I have attached a brief, polite description of the situation to all documents. Ironically, I just finished three years of Invisalign and implant dental treatment in Bangkok. I visit my doctor every few months (I still need to do a lot, but it is not urgent, so I thought this could wait), have a ton of paperwork, and can make new appointments.

I received this today: "Your visa application has been rejected. The applicant does not fall into any of the DTV categories. Refer to the Consulate's website for further details."

While I understand that any embassy can reject any visa and that HK does not have a reputation as a permissive consulate, I still feel somewhat scammed. I can afford to apply again from any Asian country and will visit South Korea soon.

Could you please advise on what steps can be recommended? I never had a visa in Thailand and never overstayed my stamps. During the last ten days, I spent a few months every year on average as a visitor/traveler in Thailand and the rest in 5-6 more countries—kind of a full-time traveler.

Thanks a million!

The upside: the whole process was 3-4 business days :))

Hello I am Going to apply for the DTV visa Muay Thai. Only problem I have is I live in Thailand and can’t get the TM 30 from my landlord. I only have the lease contract. Anyone have this problem ?

Cheapest Muay Thai class with gym facilities near Bangkok central area? For the DTV application, anyone has suggestions?

So far most dtv Muay Thai seems to be far from.bangkok central area..not even onnut or rama9 places...

For US citizens, is there an option to apply online for DTV E-visa and receive it my email or must apply, receive at the consulate physically. Please share your experience. Thanks.