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Jul 26, 2025
2 months ago
Payton ************
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For the 90 day report, what do you do/what address do you report if you don’t really have one? I’m traveling around not really staying put anywhere long term until after the new year. I’ll likely be in Pattaya when my 90 days comes up…
Jul 26, 2025
2 months ago
Niall ********
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Hi everyone, my friend is doing a DTV application in Indonesia but doesn't have Facebook. Couple of questions:

1.⁠ ⁠Does anyone know how long the Indo consulate requires the money to be in the bank account?

2. Has anyone used company bank accounts documents as proof of funds? He can prove that he is the owner of the company

Thanks in advance
Jul 26, 2025
2 months ago
Got approved for DTV in Japan

Hi everyone, I haven't posted in this group before, but I wanted to share that my DTV application was approved today and I’d like to give back by sharing some details of my process, in case it helps others.

* Nationality: Japanese

* Current residence: Tokyo

* Visa type: Workation (Freelance designer) My husband started working in Bangkok in April. His company does not allow partners to earn professional income—even from Japan—under the dependent visa.

1st submission – Tokyo – Canceled ❌

* Submitted: June 11th / Canceled: June 17th

* Reason for rejection: The "Title" field was left blank. I think this was due to writing "Ms." instead of selecting “Mrs."—though I’m not entirely sure. Apparently, the system doesn’t accept a blank field.

After reading that the Tokyo embassy tends to be strict, I contacted the Fukuoka consulate to ask if I could apply there while living in Tokyo. They told me it depends on the person in charge, but that I was free to try—so I did.

2nd submission – Fukuoka – Approved ✅

* Submitted: July 23rd / Approved: July 26th

* No additional documents or interviews were requested.

Documents submitted:

* A motivation letter explaining why I want to obtain the DTV and how important it is for me to continue my career while staying with my husband

* Bank transaction statements showing over 500,000 THB for more than 3 months (from both personal and business accounts)

* Last year’s tax return and tax payment certificate

* CV with a list of clients

* Business registration document

* Two client contracts

* Professional portfolio (12 projects)

Hope this helps others navigating the process. And thank you again to everyone who has shared their experience here—it helped me a lot.
Jul 26, 2025
2 months ago
Adam *********
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Hi. Was wondering, applied e-visa, submitted and payment done.

But the payment value is 0. Downloaded receipt and stated is payment value 0 as well.

Before making payment, I saw it says payment exempted.

Applied for non O based on marriage. Anyone encounter this before?
Jul 26, 2025
2 months ago
Farang ******
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Border run Nong Kai Laos.

I never been there before.

Can I just stay and leave in 1 day?

(Few years ago I did this in Cambodia It took me 20 minutes)

Right now I am on a ED visa (15 months total) and it expires 29 July.

Someone who is sure about this?

And maybe some other advice for me if I am going there?

(Dutch paspoort holder)
Jul 26, 2025
2 months ago
Thomas ********
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Hi

I am retuning to Thailand from UK with an approved/issued ED visa which I will print to show on arrival.

Do I need to apply for any other visa or anything else for entry?

Thanks
Jul 26, 2025
2 months ago
Hi All 👋🏾

I’m new to the group and visited Thailand 🇹🇭 in 2022…We Fell I Love ❤️ Since our visit we’ve been determined to revisit and will be returning in May 2026! Can’t wait! My husband says he wants to retire and live in Thailand part time, as we are not settled on the idea of leaving the states because of our kids and grands. We are 59 years young and have been seriously discussing it as a strong possibility.

What are your thoughts as for as age, places to stay, opportunities and how do we get started? We want to start now so that we will be prepared to make our move in the next two years or less…

Thank you 😇
Jul 26, 2025
2 months ago
Lynnette *******
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Everything else question. A friend is staying in my condo for a month or maybe two, so checking that's within the 'law' someone mentioned, on short term stays (or should I ask the office). 🤷
Jul 26, 2025
2 months ago
Katherine ********
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A follow-up question if I may, as the advice was very helpful last time! I just entered Thailand yesterday on 60 day visa exempt stamp, can I apply for a Non-IMM O 90 visa anytime or do I have to wait a certain number of days? Also, how long does this take to process?

I ask as I am on a bit of a timeline, trying to get the 90 day, then wait, then apply for yearly extension on marriage, before I go to UK for Christmas! The months fly by. Thank you so much.
Jul 26, 2025
2 months ago
Cary ****
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Hi everyone! I’m planning to apply for DTV (Remote Work stream) in early September. Does anyone have recent experience applying from nearby countries like Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, or Malaysia — especially as a Chinese passport holder? Would love to hear which embassy was easiest to deal with and had the fastest turnaround. Thanks in advance!
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