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Can I apply for a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) while already in Thailand?

Jun 4, 2025
3 days ago
Hi everyone,

May I kindly ask for your advice — if I am already in Thailand, am I still eligible to submit a DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) application from here? Or must the application be submitted from outside the country?

Thank you in advance for your guidance!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
If you are already in Thailand, you cannot apply for a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) from within the country. You must leave Thailand and submit your application from another country, such as Vietnam, the Philippines, or Laos. It is generally recommended to apply from your home country, except for nationals from certain countries like Singapore, Malaysia, or Japan.
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John *********
I wish people would read the dtv rules, official web site tells you what you need to do, not suitable for everyone
Arun ***************
Like some others have mentioned, you have to travel to another country to apply for the DTV visa. Popular destinations near Thailand are Vietnam, Philippines and Laos.

That being said, the country you should choose to apply from also depends on your nationality. Generally, applying from your home country is recommended (unless you're Singaporean, Malaysian or Japanese).
John **********
You can't apply from inside Thailand. You have to travel to another country and apply using the consulate that serves the location you are in, then remain there until your application is completed
John *******
You have to leave the country
Anonymous ******************
You can't apply from Thailand. You'll need to apply when abroad.