Can I apply for a DTV e-visa in Vietnam instead of returning to the USA?

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Nov 16, 2024

5 days ago

Guy ********

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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?

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TLDR : 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?

4 days ago

Bob *********

5 days ago

Guy ********

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@Bob ********

I noticed that from others. Good idea

4 days ago

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Guy ********

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.

5 days ago

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.

5 days ago

Guy ********

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@Pete ******

I don’t like having to hold 800k, 500k seems more manageable with the DTV

4 days ago

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Guy ********

Graham ******

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?

5 days ago

Guy ********

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Yes

5 days ago

Guy ********

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@Graham *****

I went below 400k so I’ll have to change

John *******

DTV requires 500k

Graham ******

ok, you have to leave then

5 days ago

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Graham ******

John **********

@Graham *****

depends on timing

5 days ago

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John **********

Uchiha ***********

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5 days ago

Guy ********

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@Uchiha **********

thanks man

5 days ago

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Guy ********

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).

5 days ago

Uchiha ***********

u can do it in laos/vietnam/jakarta

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Uchiha ***********

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