Can a US citizen apply for a DTV from abroad through an online eVisa system?

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Aug 3, 2024

5 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Theoretically, couldn’t a US citizen get the DTV while not being in the US? Sounds like the application process is done online. Couldn’t one apply from any country through their home consulate’s eVisa system?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, a US citizen can theoretically apply for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) while abroad through the Thai Embassy’s online eVisa system. However, immigration authorities may review the travel history upon arrival, raising concerns if there are discrepancies regarding the applicant’s recent presence in the US. Some users have reported successfully obtaining the visa while overseas, but caution is advised as immigration systems track traveler movements, which could impact entry if any violations are suspected.

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Chris *****

Immigration will access your flight history upon your arrival in the country. For instance, if you’re from the USA and apply for a DTV in Singapore through an e-visa at a Thai embassy in America, immigration authorities will review your DTV upon your arrival in Thailand and check your travel history to see if you’ve been in the USA.

It’s important to note that many countries, including Thailand, use advanced immigration systems that track travelers’ movements through airline data. If immigration officers find discrepancies or if they suspect you’ve violated visa conditions, entry can be denied. If you are denied entry, you could face deportation and legal repercussions, including a potential ban from applying for future visas, as many countries impose restrictions on individuals who have been denied entry or deported.

4 months ago

Andrew *******

@Chris ****

i highly highly doubt immigration on arrival will review your travel history lol. They swipe your passport to see if any issues, enter your visa number and stamp your passport. It would take a very extreme situation for this to happened, maybe if you were pulled into secondary and they checked all your travel history which would really take alot to happened.

4 months ago

Chris *****

@Andrew ******

Alright, let's say they don't have your travel history. You decide to apply for a DTV in America through eVISA while you're actually in Malaysia. If you enter Thailand with that falsified DTV, it could trigger immigration to question you. All they need is for you to prove you were in the U.S. when you applied. If you can't, you're in trouble. Sure, you could try it, but you're risking a lot and could potentially be banned from getting future visas.

4 months ago

Tim ***********

@Chris ****

If you're in Malaysia why on earth would apply through evisa in the US? You can just apply at the Embassy in Malaysia.

4 months ago

Andrew *******

@Chris ****

I think you’re reading into it too much. It’s more if your lying being a resident. Let’s say I’m on a trip for a week before returning to my home country and I apply in another country and return home a week later. That is not false information. But I agree to be careful

4 months ago

Chris *****

@Andrew ******

It's still false information because they ask for your current location. No need to change the subject—immigration has your entire flight history in their systems. Any discrepancies will be flagged immediately, and they'll start questioning your intentions. Even someone with a low IQ can figure this out.

4 months ago

Andrew *******

@Chris ****

lol change the subject. They 100% will not question you over the issue you mention unless there is an extremely rare situation. I don’t know why you’d be so certain of yourself and spread this extreme info, but then there are tons of angry expats in Thailand.

4 months ago

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Andrew *******

Xiang *******

You can apply online and submit it to the Thai Embassy in your home country. As long as you don't tell anyone, no one will know you are abroad, right? I have tried it and it was approved and I got the DTV VISA.

4 months ago

Graham *******

@Xiang ******

I wonder what happens when you present yourself to immigration at an airport?

4 months ago

Chris *****

@Graham ******

They will reject you entry because immigration can see if you've applied visa outside your home country. It's the most stupid thing you can do.

4 months ago

Xiang *******

@Chris ****

The consulate issues you a visa, and the customs allows you to enter. These are two different concepts. As long as your visa is issued by the consulate and is legal, the customs will not care about the situation you are talking about.

4 months ago

Chris *****

@Xiang ******

Your reply doesn't align with your initial post. When applying for a DTV, you have two options: 1) apply in your home country, or 2) apply through a Thai embassy abroad. You initially claimed that one could apply for a DTV from another jurisdiction while "pretending" to be in their home country. This is not allowed, and they will likely deny your entry when they check your visa upon arrival. It's irresponsible to suggest this to others, knowing it could cause them trouble.

4 months ago

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Chris *****

Chris ******

Excellent question, though I suppose if Thai immigration looked at your stamps they could figure it out.

4 months ago

Javed ********

I am in the same situation and couldn't find an answer yet

4 months ago

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Javed ********

Can I apply for a Thai DTV visa from a country other than my home country?