Realistically, given that I submitted my application last Friday (the 4th of April) before the HCMC consulate opened in the morning.

That the first day doesn't count towards the business days for processing. Plus, that there's a bank holiday today and there's two more a minimum based on the HCMC's consulate holiday schedule for Songkran for the 14th and 15th.

I'm not likely to have my DTV processed until the latter half of the week of the 14th-18th?

😂 I feel like in hindsight, I should had done everything I could to try to get my application in sooner.

🤞 I don't want to sound like a downer, but I want to be realistic with the timing of things.

When applying for first DTV, i want to still work as an employee for a year before retiring.

But also, as im interested in the thai language, i want to go to school each morning for formal lessons.

But i think I have to apply stating remote worker as my main reason for DTV.

Anyone recommend how I should proceed?

Anyone do a DTV extension in Chiang Mai recently? Curious if there's any updates/changes in the process

Come to the museum, and after showing my Thai Driving licence ( got with my DTV ), I got Thai rate 250 baht instead of 500 for foreigners.

Asking a question that is not particular to DTV but on a non O visa . Can someone please advise . My passport expires in June 2026 , and what will happen to a visa that is stamped in my passport which will still be valid ? Can the visa be transferred to my new passport? I have read that the visa lapses with the old passport.. thank you everyone

Hi All, possible schoolboy error on my part, but my 60-day visa exempt stamp finishes today. Today is a public holiday so Immigration is closed. Will I be able to get a 30-day extension by going to Immigration tomorrow?

I have the DTV visa

I'm buying a new scooter from Honda garage, and they need a copy of my residence permit.

I don't yet have this.

I am currently in a sublet. The original Thai landlord can peovide me TM30, copy of their title deeds and ID, but the rental agreement is between them and the person I am subletting from.

Is it possible in this circumstance for me to get the residency certificate?

Hi there! Quick questions for anyone familiar with the DTV visa process for Thailand:

1️⃣ Do you need to stay outside Thailand for 3 months before applying for the DTV visa at a Thai embassy (e.g., in Hanoi)?

2️⃣ For the 500,000 baht bank statement, does the bank need to be the same one where salary slips are issued, or can it be from a different bank?

Appreciate any insights! Thanks!

Hello everyone,

I wanna apply for DTV, but online.

In which country I can apply for DTV Online ? without going to the embassy or consulate.

Thank you !

When showing the required 500,000 THB as part of the financial proof, does the bank statement need to be dated on the exact day of submitting the application, or is it acceptable if the statement is from a few days earlier?

Just want to make sure I get the timing right—any advice would be appreciated!