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Dec 11, 2025
18 days ago
Greg *******
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Im heading over for my 2nd visit. I never had to show i was financial for a 2 week visit before, has this changed and do l now need to show l have funds.
Dec 11, 2025
18 days ago
Tony *******
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Hi. I put in my DTAC departure date for 20 december 25. But i would like to stay more (but less than the months of european visa). Is it possible ? I am already in Thailand. THX
Dec 11, 2025
19 days ago
Bob *******
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I'm trying to create a timeline for my retirement in Thailand. I will be applying for a Non O 90 day visa. I live in the USA now, about how long does it take to be approved on the average? Just an approximate, I know all applications can take different times. Next, after approval, how long is it valid before I actually go to Thailand. My reason is I am in the process of selling all my stuff and then I need to sell my condo. I don't want to be approved so far in advance that it expires before I can leave. Thanks.
Dec 11, 2025
19 days ago
Michael ********
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I know that now you have to apply for the visa online. But you still need to choose the embassy that will process your application. Do you think it matters which embassy you pick? The embassy in Hanoi has very bad reviews and many people complain they didn’t get their visa. Do you think it’s better to go to Vientiane?
Dec 11, 2025
19 days ago
Bob *******
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I am soon going to apply for a Non O 90 day visa. Do I need to show that I have health insurance? Or can I get the visa and then apply for health insurance once I'm it Thailand. Right now I do not have health insurance here in the USA.
Dec 10, 2025
19 days ago
Pauline ********
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From UK we applied to London Embassy for Non O visa on 18 Nov and our status for both is Pending Approval. We have used Tourist Exempt previous years. We are now extremely anxious as we fly on 16 Dec! I have emailed and tried ringing multiple times from 2-5pm as they request but zero response! Is there anything else we can try?
Dec 10, 2025
19 days ago
Toni *******
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Border run number 3 on 9.12., land border to laos, Friendship bridge 4 near chiang rai. We went to Laos for 2minutes and come back. No question asked at thai border coming back.

I have been here now and dtv since 31.8.2024 never been asked anything on enter, I have used cambodia border 1st time, laos vientiane 2nd time, and now FB4. Every time is so easy ❤️

I always drive at the border myself, and cross the border walking with only wallrt and phone.

Dont be afraid of the trolls, dtv is cool 🥰🥰🥰

There was a posr about this FB4 borser before that they ask for every document. No, not from me.

Laos border control suggested me I dont have to enter Laos, can just go back, but I didnt want to take "the risk" of not entering another country. If I had more time, i would have tried, but I had a tight schedule for this trip
Dec 10, 2025
19 days ago
My Filipina fiancée is preparing to apply for ED Visa while in Thailand and plans to go to either Manila or Cebu to acquire the ED Visa. We are following the steps on the Gvt Website and will submit an application Online in the next few days, then ounce all the required paperwork are received, plan to travel to either Cebu or Manila to acquire the ED Visa on the 1st of February.

Although we both searched extensively, we could Not find any reviews that would help us get a feel on the level of service that can be expected from either of the Embassies and definite timelines on how many days it takes to get the ED Visa once we are in the Philippines. Any insight from those in the know would be greatly appreciated and if there is a spot to check on processing timelines for ED Visa in Manila and Cebu would be great also.

Cheers!
Dec 10, 2025
19 days ago
Doug **********
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I'm from the U.S. and received an non-o visa from the Royal Thai Embasy in L.A. last October. MY flight was delayed and it expired before I arrived in Thailand. Can I re apply for it here in Thailand. I've been married to a Thai national for 5 years and we have all the documents with us. Someone said I have to leave to re apply??? Why?
Dec 10, 2025
19 days ago
Elisabeth ********
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Is it required to show the funds of 500k at the airport for DTV visa?
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