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Apr 3, 2025
5 months ago
Na *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
How many times have you been asked for additional documents before having your application cancelled (Jakarta)?
Apr 3, 2025
5 months ago
Adrian **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Been here nearly 6 month so getting close to doing my first border run. Has anyone done an organised minivan border run from pattaya for there next 180 days yet?

I messaged a local agent asking if how much for a border run, they replied 3800baht for 60 days, I replied I had the dtv so would automatically get 180 days to which they replied oh the price is 5800 baht, when I asked why they said its because you get more days, I asked why that matters it's the same distance your taking me and there's no extra cost to you. Your getting more days so you pay more was the reply! Gotta love Thailand, always a way of them getting a few extra baht when they can!!

Edit. I do have a car, just dont fancy doing the trip on my own and getting stuck on the cambodian side if for any reason i dont get back in 🙄
Apr 3, 2025
5 months ago
George *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Update on my DTV.

Due for the 180 day extension so decided having read many comments on here, the least hassle seemed to leave Thailand and come back again, especially as my visa was issued based on soft power...learning the Thai language .

Drove up to Nong Khai, parked up, and went through the border control and got stamped out of Thailand. Caught the bus over the bridge to Laos and joined the big queue for visa on arrival that I had been warned about...actually non existant...just walked up to the counter, took the visa form and the arrival and departure slip. All the same info three times, handed back to the IO...who did not check any information on the forms whatsoever, just said 1700 baht please, pick up your passport from window 4, which I did and it was duly stamped into Laos. Intended to stay overnight, but circumstances decided that wasn't going to happen, so looked around the shops for an hour or so...I don't smoke but couldn't believe the price of fags...200 Marlborough...140 baht !!!

Anyway, went to the departure desk, handed in the departure slip and IO stamped me out of Laos. Back over the bridge by bus toThailand wondering what would happen after such a short time. Joined the very short queue at immigration, showed my passport and DTV, IO asked where I was staying in Thailand...told him, he stamped my passport back into Thailand, no other questions, very pleasant man.

Got in my car and drove back.

Absolutely no problem at all.

Thought you would like to know...
Apr 3, 2025
5 months ago
Anyone know a good Agent in Bangkok that could do 90 Day reporting for me ?
Apr 3, 2025
5 months ago
TM30 - if 2 foreign tenants register and notify themselves online, do they need 2 different accounts or just 1 acc. for 1 apartment?
Apr 3, 2025
5 months ago
They want a sponsor letter for my spouse. Is this acceptable? Ai says it should but I’d rather hear from someone who submitted and received dependent visa!

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[Sponsor’s Full Name]

[Passport Number: XXX]

[Current Address in the USA]

[Phone Number]

[Email Address]

[Date]

Subject: Sponsorship Letter for [Spouse’s Full Name] – Dependent of DTV Holder

Dear Sir/Madam,

I, [Sponsor’s Full Name], holder of the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), Visa Number [DTV Visa Number], valid until [Visa Expiry Date], passport number [Sponsor’s Passport Number], currently residing at [Current Address in the USA], am writing to sponsor my spouse, [Spouse’s Full Name], passport number [Spouse’s Passport Number], as my dependent under the DTV program.

I accept full financial responsibility for my spouse during their stay in Thailand, including covering all living expenses. This includes:

1. Accommodation costs, ensuring my spouse has a suitable place to live during their stay in Thailand.

2. Food and personal expenses, covering all groceries and meals necessary to support my spouse’s daily needs.

3. Transportation costs, for both local travel within Thailand and any required long-distance travel.

4. Healthcare expenses, covering any medical costs that may arise during their stay.

5. Repatriation costs, should my spouse need to return to their home country for any reason.

We are financially stable, with one account containing [XXXX USD/THB], which more than meet the financial requirements. I confirm that my spouse will not be a financial burden on the government of Thailand.

To demonstrate my ability to support my spouse financially, I have included the following documents:

• My bank statements from the past 3 months, showing a balance exceeding the required amount in [THB/USD].

• A copy of my DTV approval letter.

• The letter from my company explaining my ability to continue work during our travels, which was used to secure my DTV.

• Our marriage certificate.

• Additional proof of income, (if either person receives VA/SSDI/Pension, or some other remittance that will add the the ability to support).

I have also included a copy of my DTV visa and my passport biodata page. My spouse understands and agrees to comply with all Thai immigration laws. We intend to utilize the visa for frequent trips in and out of the country and longer stays. We will ensure that we do not overstay and will meet all required reporting guidelines.

If you need any further information or have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [Phone Number] or [Email Address].

I trust that the attached documents will meet the requirements for sponsoring my spouse, [Spouse’s Full Name], as my dependent under the DTV program. I confirm that all the information provided is accurate.

Sincerely,

[Sponsor’s Handwritten Signature in blue ink]

[Sponsor’s Printed Name in blue ink]

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Attachments:

1. Copy of Sponsor’s passport biodata page

2. Copy of Sponsor’s DTV visa

3. Copy of Spouse’s passport biodata page

4. Marriage certificate

5. Bank statements (last 6 months)

6. DTV approval letter

7. Letter from my company used to secure my DTV

8. Proof of additional income (SSDI, VA statements, etc.)
Apr 3, 2025
5 months ago
Applying for the DTV via the HCMC consulate I was only able to to add one document per category, so for showing proof of employment I was only able to add my resume showing my freelancer status. I was not able to add my invoices from my client. Is my resume going to be enough?
Apr 3, 2025
5 months ago
Simona ********
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Hi! My husband and I are both eligible for the DTV visa and meet all the requirements. I'm wondering whether it’s easier for one of us to apply first and sponsor the other as a spouse, or if we should apply separately. Also, I haven’t been able to find any information on the spouse visa fee. If anyone has gone through this process, I’d really appreciate any advice! Thank you
Apr 3, 2025
5 months ago
Kiki **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Looking for recommendations for good DTV approved Muay Thai Gyms in BKK?
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