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Oct 23, 2025
2 months ago
The **************
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Hey hey guys, I’m Geneva. Been in the group a while, but just bouncing back from a bug & have been deep into preparing for the flight to Thailand with my 2 pups.

I’m looking at all this information about the DTV Visa using search, & I’ll be honest either my mind is still foggy or information is all over the place.

I have not chosen Thailand to be my forever home yet, but I am deciding between different VISAS. I wanted to do the student visa, because I want to take cooking classes & really get into the culture. However, just wanted feedback on which VISAS you all have & for what reasons. Can you still take classes if you have a different VISA, or is the student VISA a necessity?

I’m in Vegas, so I only have an embassy in California… can’t afford to be taking a trip and selecting the wrong one. I fly out next week, and will do my initial 60 days.

SN: I am American, brand new passport for 10yrs; military brat, started every thing in life in Europe, been traveling all my life but always with family. First solo international adventure. Also my dogs are fine; permits approved, health certificate, DOT, etc I do not need any information in regards to that.

Thank you in advance
Oct 23, 2025
2 months ago
Noticed a pattern in speed of application processing (at least in London), it appears applications with the earliest travel dates are prioritised.
Oct 23, 2025
2 months ago
People on soft power activities DTV, did you face any problems returning to the country after the initial 180 days?

What documents do you need to carry for immigration when reentering on a DTV?

I have a Muay Thai DTV visa, due to some unforeseen circumstances I had to be away from Thailand for 4 months, I’m planning to return soon and just want to be prepared for what to expect at immigration
Oct 23, 2025
2 months ago
Hello everyone I will be coming back into Bangkok on the 25th after leaving before my 180 days. It’s been a little over a month.

My question is, what documents have they asked others coming back into country on a soft power visa.

I have a soft power muai Thai corse but never renewed it yet.
Oct 23, 2025
2 months ago
DTV Aprroved 🎉

Where: Jakarta

October 8th (applied for workation)

October 17th (requested contract signed & stamped)

October 20th (resubmitted contract with cover letter explaining that the company doesn't do this along with more proof that it is indeed a real company that hires independent contractors & more proof I'm one them)

October 21st: Aprroved 🎉
Oct 23, 2025
2 months ago
Hi all! I’m entering Thailand on the 26th on a DTV visa. What should I mention as my Purpose of Travel on the TDAC form?
Oct 23, 2025
2 months ago
I want to thank this group for all the information and prompt response to all answers, I found it very helpful during my application process. Now I want to share my experience in case someone finds it useful.

DTV application (Muay Thai) Approved London embassy.

Application submitted - Monday 13th October

Requested additional document (e-ticket) - Thursday 16th October

E-Ticket submitted (only outbound flight) - Friday 17th October

Visa approved - Today 22nd October

I submitted the following documents:

Last 3 months of bank statements downloaded from the bank app but also got the current balance printed at the bank with a stamp and merged everything into one PDF. (I read in some previous posts that the stamp was requested so I got a stamp just in case).

Driving Licence as proof of current location (Also suggested in some post by successful applicants and by the gym I will be training)

Scanned copy of Passport, Photo and the documents provided by the Gym (I used FitFac Muay Thai Academy in Bangkok - Highly recommended).
Oct 23, 2025
2 months ago
A. ************
ORIGINAL POSTER
I'm going to pop over to Cambodia for a couple of weeks and was wondering if I can file the TM30 when I comeback? Or do I have to ask the condo owner to do it again?
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