Hello everyone!

I am experiencing a problem with uploading my passport bio data page to my DTV visa application.

Each time after I have uploaded the image file, the screen shows a warning message as shown below even though my uploaded file gets uploaded (image correctly shows on the screen):

"We are unable to process the image that was provided. Please try again with a higher quality image or enter your travel document’s biographic information manually.”

The photos are as required: definitely less than the 3mb size and correct file type .jpg

I have tried and used different methods in capturing the page such as iOS phone camera, notes app scanning and an actual copier scanning my passport and all show a photo that is visually good. I had also tried dimming the photo brightness in case that was an issue according to past history in this group. But, yet, I am still always getting that warning after I upload the jpg image.

My personal information is all correctly entered already.

I am kind of stuck here because I am worried they might flag this bio data photo while my uploaded passport photo (image of myself not biodata page) passed, then reject or cancel my app.

This has kinda blocked me in finally submitting my application.

Has anyone else experienced this? Or how is everyone capturing their bio data page?

Looking for some help/advice to get over this!Thank you

*Update: I heard from a Muay Thai gym that this has happened before but would definitely like to see or hear from anyone else who has experienced this issue.

*Update 2: Consulate had stated to try again and if issue persisted then to simple proceed - so long as the image is showing with the MRZ - and that I will have to manually fill in my personal information correctly which I did and have been approved!

Hello, my Australian partner is doing fly in fly out work in Australia. We are planning to move to Thailand and stay for a year ( I am Thai and our kids are Thai-Aus). Every fortnight My partner need to fly from Perth-BKK-Perth to visit us for a week . Does he need a visa for this case?

Hello everyone, this is my first time posting on this forum (in fact on any forum ever), so please be kind haha!

I have done some research online but cannot find a definitive answer, so this forum seems like the obvious place for help (it's been a great source of info so far)...

I plan to move to Bangkok March next year. I will apply for the DTV at least 1 month in advance (yes I know the 5 year clock will be ticking) to ensure it's not too close to my flight in case I'm rejected (worse case scenario) or they require further documentation. I will have the financial requirement in my bank at least 3 months in advance so bank statements shouldn't be a problem, I have a British passport and will be applying online at the London Thai Embassy. I have drafted a "cover letter" to include with my application as it seems it wouldn't hurt to add that. I will be applying under 'workation/digital nomad'. I will be working remotely for non-Thai companies/clients, and completing a part-time online degree with The OU at the same time, which will take me 5 years. I will then use that degree to get a B visa & work permit and work in a school as an ESL teacher. That is my plan 🤞

I am restarting my life at 37 after a very difficult few years and I'm scared & excited at the same time, so please be gentle ☺️

My question is:

Do you think it would enhance/help/boost my application if I mention my degree in my cover letter...or could it detriment my application?

I know I don't need an ED visa because I'm not attending a Thai School - The OU is a British institution and my degree is delivered entirely online and can be done anywhere in the world. But would it go in my favour/support me to mention it? Would it show a sensible serious intentional long-term plan rather than just coasting with no real direction, with the intention of working full-time at the end of my DTV for a Thai School? I don't want to mention it if it would hinder me, but I wonder if it would add value to my application? They may not care haha... that's why I'm seeking advice on here! 😊

Open to any & all constructive advice and would really appreciate your help 🙏

Thank you very much 🙏

***EDIT: Despite writing such a long original post 😅 it's seems I missed out some significant context, which may explain why a few people told me I was overthinking 🤣 Rather than reposting, I'll just add it here...

I haven't started teaching online yet. This is a new career change. I have applied to 2 reputable educational platforms and been accepted, and have profiles ready to activate. Due to personal reasons, and also studying a degree, I have not delivered any actual lessons yet. It can take a while to build up regular students (nowadays the general consensus is there is more teachers than student sunfortunately)... So the reason for asking whether to mention my English Degree in my cover letter or not, is because Febuary is only 4 months away and I may not have much proof of portfolio by then. Do any of you know if this will be an issue? I can't go down the soft power route as I wouldn't have time to attend classes, although it seems a little unfair as that route doesn't require any proof of income at all 😅😅

Much appreciated 🙏

Hi,anyone out there recently done a non o 1 year marriage visa extension at Khon Kaen immigration.Im wondering how long it took on average to receive the extension,as I’ve only got 3 weeks from submitting paperwork until my original 90 days runs out,and can anyone confirm wether you can still get the 60 day extension based on marriage,thank you.

Hi guys, I posted earlier but for some reason I cannot comment on it so I’m gonna make another post.

So basically, I run an e-commerce business that generates around €50k revenue a year over the past few years but I am putting most of that back into the business as opposed to paying myself a wage. Otherwise I have multiples of the required 500 K in my savings account.

From some of the comments it appears that may not paying myself steadily from the company won’t be a problem as long as I have the savings.

I am wondering, what document I will need to prepare with regard to the above for the portfolio? I will be going through the embassy in London. I’d hate for my application to be rejected and lose the application fee.

Transfer of visa update:

I damaged my passport with the DTV and had to make a new one. I went to immigration and transferred my current DTV stamp and the new stamp has my old passport number written on it. I was told by everyone that I had to carry both passports, but I just went through BKK passport and only handed my new passport which was accepted - I had the old one ready just in case, but he never asked to see it.

So in the middle of my application, I uploaded the employment part. But forgot to give all the pages. It wont let me delete it. Is the only option to delete and start over again?

Hi all, thank you for your help. What do we submit for proof of location if applying from Vietnam or another country outside your home country. Do we just show our hotel booking and flights or what? Because obviously our drivers license, utility bill ect wouldn't help. Thank you!

I am a filipina and my husband an american. What are the requirements for a spousal visa?

Can anyone help with the procedure of cancelling your visa and work permit from abroad? My employer says they will cancel and nothing needs to be done on my end, is this correct?

I'm planning to come back to Thailand on the DTV🙏