My husband & I just got our DTVs approved in Hanoi. I wanted to highlight something for people who got married in the EU & received a "Formule B" international marriage certificate. Make sure it's visible that the document is already in English!

The writing is small so it seems it can be easily overlooked. They initially sent us a document request for translation to English & notarization. However, I figured that must have been a mistake. So I wrote a short cover letter explaining that it's already in English, highlighted all the English text on the document & uploaded that. A day later, my husband's application was switched to "pending approval" & 5 days later it was approved.

Just a tip so no one panics & tries to get a document translated & notarized that's already in English 🥲

What is your favorite border run agency from BKK to Cambodia?

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Hi everyone! Do I need TM.30 for extending the visa exempt at IT Laksi? Tnx

Hey guys anyone here recently applied for softpower DTV via HCM. I made application on Sunday just past and Tuesday morning got a response for extra documents "proof of income" which I submitted same day. I had a flexible flight booked for this weekend and have now extended until Wednesday so that would be 8 working days total I'm allowing the process to be complete. Is this withing the timeframe most are being processed?

How long is processing time for single entry tourist visa application at Vientiane/Savannakhet consulates (and where is the shortest for that matter Laos or otherwise)? Does it really take 10 ~ 15 days?

Does one have to be the resident or national of the country at where you're filing the application from to be eligible for SETV (METV only?).

Also, at what point do you have to pay up the application fee? The applicant is in CM now where he will file online SE tourist visa application from. It is assumed it takes at least two days to travel from CM to Vientiane via Thai-Lao friendship bridge. Does that give the applicant enough time window to go make application fee payment at the embassy/consulate when he is called to pay up?

Hi everyone! My wife’s retirement visa is due for renewal in May but just realist she didn’t maintain her 800k in the first 3 months. She topped it up to 800k in the past 4 months. If she go renew herself, would it be a problem or we need to pay a fine or tea money (what is a good amount). Is it a serious offense as it would be considered overstay? Also would like to consider canceling it and attach it to my visa to make it easier to renew together as a couple. Would appreciate if anyone can suggest any ideas.

Skype will terminate the service in May 2025. Any alternate service to call landlines ( in Germany ) from TH at low cost?

To people that are border bouncing towards the end of your 180 days:

Do not fall into the trap of forgetting about your second 90 day report.

This is due 90 days after your first 90 day report which you likely completed before 90 days had passed, hence your second 90 day report will be due before your 180 day visa stamp expires.

If you are leaving the country within 90 days of your first 90 day report then you will be absolutely fine 👍

Hi if you get the dtv is there a spefic time limit to enter the country? Like if I get it this week can I still go to Thailand after 2-3months?

DTV approved: Hanoi

Soft Power Muay Thai

Nationality: Taiwan

Submitted: Feb. 22st

Pending approval: Feb. 24th

Application approved: Feb. 27th

Documents Submitted:

Proof of location:

1. Passport entry stamp

2. Hotel Hanoi booking receipts

3. Bording Pass BKK to Hanoi

4. 6 months of Bank statements (500k + saving, and stable monthly income)

5. Muay Thai class 9 months enrollment paper

6. Muay Thai school company registration paper (provided by school)

I re-enter BKK in Feb 28th. While Immigration officer in Suvanabui found i had work visa, tourist visa and ED visa previously, she took me to a separately room, and asked for details. I replied everything honestly and showed her the login page of Muay Thai class. About 10 min talk, she gave me the stamp