Can I apply for a DTV Visa from a neighboring country if I'm currently in Thailand?

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Jan 9, 2025

a day ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi everyone,

Can I apply for the DTV Visa outside of my country of residence? for example cambodia laos vietnam or any country close to thailand?

Im asking cause im in thailand right now and I would like to change my type of visa (tourist to DTV)

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The question revolves around whether one can apply for a DTV Visa from a neighboring country (like Cambodia, Laos, or Vietnam) while currently in Thailand. Responses confirm that while it's possible to apply from another country, one must physically leave Thailand and remain in the country of application until the visa is processed, which typically takes between 5 to 10 business days depending on the applicant's nationality.

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Jurarut *************

If u are in Thailand Right now. You must left Thailand and go to some near Neighbors country. Just go to stay outside Thailand and apply the visa by evisa.

If you don’t know how to do. You can pm me more details.

20 hours ago

John *******

What is your nationality? For most nationalities, the process ranges from 5-10 business days in counties around Thailand.

20 hours ago

Rafa ***********

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@John ******

portuguese

20 hours ago

John *******

@Rafa **********

- Depending on the embassy, 5-10 days

20 hours ago

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John *******

Stuart *********

Yes you can but you have to be in the country that you apply from. In theory you should stay there until you receive it.

a day ago

Rafa ***********

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@Stuart ********

i have one agency that told me i can apply it from Thailand, should i trust them or do it on my own in other countries?

a day ago

Rafa ***********

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21 hours ago

Brandon ************

@Rafa **********

they're breaking the rules if that's the case, and your visa would be issued unsure fraudulent conditions.

a day ago

Stuart *********

@Rafa **********

I’ve not heard that they can do from in Thailand but they might be able to. My guess it would be super expensive though.

a day ago

Rafa ***********

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@Stuart ********

@Brandon ***********

so how long it will take if i need to go to other country? I know really depends of which embassy but can you give a prediction??

21 hours ago

Graham ******

@Rafa **********

some are quoting 10 business days but always check their website before making travel plans

21 hours ago

Rafa ***********

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@Graham *****

Do I need to go to a country where my country's embassy is located?

21 hours ago

Brandon ************

@Rafa **********

your country's embassy has nothing to do with a visa to enter Thailand

21 hours ago

Rafa ***********

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@Brandon ***********

so if i will go to Malaysia, and wait over there, do I need to buy a ticket to Thailand to apply the visa?

If yes how long do i need to stay there?

21 hours ago

Elías ********

@Rafa **********

Avoid Malaysia, they ask a lot of extra documents.

17 hours ago

Rafa ***********

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@Elías *******

wich one do you recommend, thank you mate

16 hours ago

Helen ********

@Rafa **********

wouldn't recommend Malaysia, they are reported to be slow and want all sorts of additional documents. Hanoi is reported to be one of the quickest embassies for DTV's right now. If they don't ask for anything additional, they are 5 business days but you have to provide the entry stamp and paid hotel booking. Cambodia is 10-15.

20 hours ago

Rafa ***********

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@Helen *******

how about the bank statement they require 3 months or I just need to provide the current account?

20 hours ago

Helen ********

@Rafa **********

as pointed out it's embassy dependent. If you haven't already join Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). Search in that group, there are loads of posts that will answer your questions. Once you decide which embassy to go to, the rest is fairly simple.

18 hours ago

Kool *******

@Rafa **********

every question you are asking depends on the Thai embassy you use. There are no formal rules written down. Right now the shortest, and cheapest place to apply, and wait, is Yangon in Myanmar, at about three days from last reported. It is real cheap to wait there, and it is not dangerous at all.

19 hours ago

Brandon ************

@Rafa **********

look at the embassy website and see how long they say it takes to process visa applications

21 hours ago

Graham ******

@Rafa **********

as long as the visa application takes

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Graham ******

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