So I just logged into the dashboard, and it now says "Pending Approval" 🥳

It said "Pending Document Check" previously, so this is a new update!

This is via the Los Angeles consulate. Any idea how long it will take until it is actually approved with DTV pdf in hand?

Update: Approved today! Took 34 days total.

Has anyone had luck opening a bank account on a DTV visa in Chiang Mai? If so, any chance you can share info? Thanks!

Also, any tips on documents to provide for freelancers (so no contract)?

How’s it been going for those choosing a border run to renew the 180 days? Anything I should know? The time is approaching and with it being such a new Visa I’m not finding much helpful info online. I’ve heard rumors of complications like needing to pay, needing to show paperwork, or needing to stay out of the country for several days before re-entry.

Thanks for the help!

Hi everyone! I’m applying for DTV as freelance graphic designer. Do you have any recommendations for professional portfolio submission? I have my portfolio that I use for job applications and I’m wondering whether I can just use that. Or does it need to be reformatted to be A4 size since it’s for visa application?

Also, should I include LinkedIn and Behance pages as screenshots as part of portfolio pdf or separate pdfs?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

Hello, I’m looking to apply for the DTV visa (UK passport holder) I’ve only recently gone self employed so don’t have a tax return yet, has anyone had success in this visa without a tax return? Thank you in advance !

Has anyone experienced border bounce by land ?

Will crossing border by land consider exit the country ?

Flying into HCMC this Thursday to apply for the DTV freelancer visa. I have all my documents in order however I'm hearing mixed reports on the min balance of 500,000 baht requirement. Apparently it's getting more difficult there recently.

I have the balance in my bank account as of the end of January. I will only have last month's statement showing 500,000 baht and about 100,000baht for the previous 5 months.

If I wait a couple of days after i get to HCMC I could provide a second month with the balance for March when my monthly statements are issued, but would prefer to apply right away if it doesn't make a difference.

Can anyone confirm or deny this? Or is it hit or miss at the moment? Any advice?

TIA

I am US citizen, who owns his own business in the US and I don't pay myself a salary but installments. I have shown that I have more than $500K baht requirement with supporting documents to show I own 100% of my business but I have been requested to provide the following below...

It's frustrating because my fiancé got approved with no problem as a business owner but I keep getting asked for more documents... Mind you this is with the Thai Embassy in Los Angeles, CA.

Has any other business owners had to provide the following:

* Other request documents: Guarantee letter from the company implies that you work remotely

* Other request documents: Employment contract or employment certificate from company

Hi ! From experiences.

How long did it took you to be approved? Did you try anyone from Malaysia?

I have Argentinian Passport.

I wanna apply for Soft power activities with a Thai Language school in Chiang Mai and don't know which embassy of which country could be good to apply from.

I'm gonna be sure I have the money is needed to prove from the next three months in an Argentinian bank account to apply after .

And I will wait my tourist visa to expire to fly out also . So they don't say I still have tourist visa time available.

Any recommendations for my situation please?

Thank you !

How long does the 500k bhat need to be in your bank account before applying? I don’t see a solid answer on the website. Thanks 🙏