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Can I apply for a DTV (Dental Treatment Visa) while on a tourist visa in Thailand?
Thailand Visa RegulationsDTV VisaDental Treatment VisaTourist Visa ExtensionVisa Application Process
Feb 7, 2025
a year ago
George’s **********************
ORIGINAL POSTERI will be starting dental treatment 2 March. My tourist visa expires 31 March. Am I able to apply for a dtv while still in Thailand. Or does this have to be done back in my home country.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user inquired about applying for a Dental Treatment Visa (DTV) while on a tourist visa in Thailand. Responses indicated that applications for the DTV must be made outside Thailand, typically at a Thai embassy or consulate in a neighboring country. However, users mentioned options such as extending the current tourist visa by up to 30 days or potentially obtaining a medical visa based on the urgency of dental treatment.
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Leroen ***************
You can extend your current visa with 30 days without much hassle and you might be eligible for a medical visa based on the dental work that needs to be done. Regards
George’s **********************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Leroen **************
would that medical certificate be given while I am still in Thailand would you knowLeroen ***************
@George’s *********************
Short answer; I don't. Long answer; Had a friend who fell ill in Thailand and chose to be treated in Thailand. He applied for a medical here and got one. If you can press the urgency (existing or not) of your treatment Immigration might decide in your favor. RegardsReply to
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Stéfan ********
You can apply for a 30-day extension on your tourist visa, and an extra 7 days after that. But you probably have enough time to apply for a DTV in a neighboring country, if you act fast.
George’s **********************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stéfan *******
what are rules, criteria etc for a further 7 days. would you know…Kool *******
@George’s *********************
the seven days is misleading. If you were to go to immigration trying to get a second extension, they will refuse you, and maybe let you get a 7 days to leave Thailand stamp, but it is not automatic. They can, and do refuse it.George’s **********************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Kool ******
ok thanksReply to
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Stéfan ********
@George’s *********************
none. You show up to immigration and pay the 1900 baht fee. Some offices need your tm30 form to be in order when applying for the extension.Reply to
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Greta *****
@Stéfan *******
Misleading information. You must stay in the country you applied for DTV from until visa in granted and there is no indication how long that would takeStéfan ********
@Greta ****
it’s just common sense to wait for your visa to be processed as you need your passport. Average is 2 weeks.George’s **********************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stéfan *******
thanksGreta *****
@Stéfan *******
So why are you saying "You'll probably have enough time"?? What if takes longer and he is running out of time?Kool *******
@Greta ****
you are missing the fact he is not in Thailand getting the DTV, so his entry stamp into Thailand makes no difference. He's got plenty of timeReply to
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George’s **********************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greta ****
ok. Thank you. Will wait until i get back to home country. Dentist appointments can be adjusted easily enoug.Reply to
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Stuart *********
It can’t be done within Thailand but you can use a nearby embassy/consulate. You have to be in the country you are applying at for the application and until the visa is issued.
George’s **********************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
would you know the average time it takes for a dtv to be approved or not.Brandon ************
@George’s *********************
every embassy is different. It varies from 3-30 days. Check the website of the embassy you want to use to see what their evisa processing time is.Reply to
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Brandon ************
Neither.
You can only apply at a Thai embassy outside of Thailand, but it doesn't have to be your home country.
You can only apply at a Thai embassy outside of Thailand, but it doesn't have to be your home country.
George’s **********************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
ok. Thank youReply to
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