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Can a tourist from Malaysia or Vietnam apply for a DTV visa in Thailand?
Can i apply for DTV being a tourist from malaysia / vietnam ? Has anyone applied before?
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Yes, tourists from both Malaysia and Vietnam can apply for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), which is a multiple-entry visa valid for up to 5 years with each stay lasting up to 180 days. However, it is noted that applying from Vietnam may be faster and more favorable compared to Malaysia.
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Steve *******
What do you mean "as a tourist"?
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OP@Steve ******
tourist means you are on 30 days visitor visa in a country and wanted to apply for DTV while travelling. Suppose i am touring Malaysia and wanted to file my case in thai embassy for DTV. This was the base questionSteve *******
Anonymous participant that's how most people do it. Go to a country that gives you 30 days stay and apply as soon as you land.
Tammi *****
Anonymous participant Don't. They take forever to approve there. Go to Cambodia, Vietnam or Jakarta.
Anonymous *************
OP@Tammi ****
notedClara *****
As a tourist from Malaysia or Vietnam, you can apply for Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). The DTV is a multiple-entry visa valid for up to 5 years, allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry.
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OP@Clara ****
regarding the bank statement, do I need to show my 500K balance in my home country’s bank account, or do I need to open an account and deposit this amount in the country where I am applying for the DTV?Clara *****
It depends on the Thai embassy or consulate where you're applying. Some may accept a home country bank statement, while others may require a local account. I recommend checking with the embassy to confirm their specific requirements.
Tammi *****
Anonymous participant Bank account can be from anywhere.
Ko *****************
Malaysia is not recommendable.
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OP@Ko ****************
why? Whats the reason or share your experienceKo *****************
Anonymous participant They are not favourable for travellers who come to apply DTV in Thai Embassy, Kuala lumpur. I have seen feedbacks are bad especially on Bank statements.
Tammi *****
Yes, Vietnam better and faster
Anonymous *************
OP@Tammi ****
have you applied from Vietnam?Tammi *****
Anonymous participant Yes, and approved.
Tammi *****
Anonymous participant Yea
Anonymous *************
OP@Tammi ****
you applied as a tourist ?
Matthew *******
Why do you need DTV? They list their requirements on the embassy website you are applying from, just need to comply you will be fine.
Anonymous *************
OP@Matthew ******
basically i will be exploring several countries including thailand from April onwards so thought is there possibility if i apply while i am traveling like from Malaysia or Vietnam being a tourist?Matthew *******
Anonymous participant yes you can. Just have to proof location with booking of hotel and entry visa stamp if the location you applying from
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