Can DTV be applied for from inside Thailand?

Jul 16, 2024
5 months ago
Lopsee **********
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Can DTV be applied from inside of Thailand? Bit confused about it.
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The DTV visa can only be applied for at Thai embassies and consulates located outside of Thailand, not from within the country.
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Rob **********
No it can not
Tony *********
Try it . It would only be denied if it doesn't work
Henrik *****
Other visa’s you don’t get the fee back if denied, so be sure to make it perfect first time.

Trial and error can be very costly.
Brandon ************
There's nothing to be confused about. The DTV is only available at Thai embassies and consulates outside of Thailand.
Mimi *******
@Brandon ***********
Let's assume hypothetically that I have a passport from France, could I then apply for the DTV Visa in Vietnam or Malaysia? Or can you only apply in your country of origin?
Brandon ************
@Mimi ******
you have to check with the embassy in the country you want to apply. They decide who can apply
Tom ********
@Bra****
So someone on a retirement visa for example would have to apply from another Country?
Max *************
@Tom *******
Just out of curiosity. Why would you think about changing from an initial retirement visa to the DTV?
Tom ********
@M**
For the 'Spouse' entitlement part of it.
Robert ************
@Max ************
Hopefully easier for spouse/dependants to accompany
Max *************
@Robert ***********
The procedure for spouse/dependants is quite straight forward when you're on a retirement visa. It's a walk in the park.
Tom ********
@M**
Really! I have been told there is no such thing and no one will issue it? please enlighten me.
Lopsee **********
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@Robert ***********
even with retirement spouse and children can accompany...can't they? Just curious
Max *************
@Lopsee *********
Yes,they can. No problem what so ever.
Robert ************
@Max ************
Harder for me as my spouse is Cambodian and under 50....the embassy in Cambodia has indicated they won't issue a following visa with Non-O retirement, only education etc.
Tom ********
@Rob***
Same here for my 40 y.o Filipina Wife.
Brandon ************
@Tom *******
you would need to leave without a re-entry permit so your retirement extension is made invalid. Then you could apply for a new visa.
Lopsee **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Brandon ***********
thx. Thought had read can apply from inside thailand as well. But good to know.
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