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Can I apply for a DTV e-visa in Vietnam instead of returning to the USA?
I’ll likely have to change my retiree visa from retiree to DTV next year because I had to dip into my 800k to take care of an emergent need.
Do I have to go back to the USA to file the DTV e-visa or can I do it closer to Thailand, say in Vietnam?
I have an LLC in the states so I can restart my subcontracting for the DTV. Thoughts?
Do I have to go back to the USA to file the DTV e-visa or can I do it closer to Thailand, say in Vietnam?
I have an LLC in the states so I can restart my subcontracting for the DTV. Thoughts?
Answer summary
The user is considering transitioning from a retiree visa to a DTV visa due to a financial need that reduced their Thai bank balance below the required 800,000 THB. They are inquiring if they need to return to the USA to apply for the DTV visa or if they can do so from a neighboring country like Vietnam. Responses indicate that it is indeed possible to apply for the DTV at consulates in nearby countries, with areas like Laos and Jakarta also mentioned as viable options. Additionally, comments provide insight into the financial requirements for holding the DTV and offer suggestions for managing visa status.
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Ingvar *******
DTV and travelling will be same price to use an agent?
Bob *********
Sign up for a soft power boxing (exercise) class, no need for a business
Guy ********
OP@Bob ********
I noticed that from others. Good idea
Wylie *******
As long as it was above 800k for 3 months after you applied and above 400k the rest of the year and then back to 800k 2 months prior to applying again you should be OK.
Pete *******
One option is to get off your current extension of stay by exiting and re-enter on a visa exempt. Simply reapply for the Non-O and then the year extension.
Guy ********
OP@Pete ******
I don’t like having to hold 800k, 500k seems more manageable with the DTVGraham ******
You can dip as low as 400k as long as you are back to 800k two months before you apply for your next extension or can you possibly switch to a marriage extension?
Guy ********
OPYes
Guy ********
OP@Graham *****
I went below 400k so I’ll have to change
John *******
@Guy *******
DTV requires 500kGraham ******
@Guy *******
ok, you have to leave then
John **********
@Graham *****
depends on timingUchiha ***********
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OP@Uchiha **********
thanks man
Stuart *********
You can apply for a DTV at a nearby consulate. Some seem to be more strict than others. Most have switched to the evisa program, but Taipei and Jakarta are still walk in (last date for Jakarta is Nov 21st).
Uchiha ***********
u can do it in laos/vietnam/jakarta
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