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Can I apply for a DTV visa in Thailand or do I need to do it from the USA?

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I’m a single mom of two relocating to chaimang Hang Dong District the end of October im still in the states and wish to apply for the dtv with me and my 2 young children using hard power any help or do I have to wait until im there ?
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A single mother relocating to Hang Dong District, Thailand, is seeking guidance on applying for a DTV visa for herself and her two young children. Community responses indicate that applying for a DTV visa must be done from the home country, as applications cannot be submitted within Thailand. It is recommended to handle all visa applications while still in the USA, with specific advice about ensuring all necessary funds and documentation are prepared. Additionally, options like soft power programs and cooking classes in Thailand that fit visa requirements were mentioned.
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Angela *********
Angela *********
Dont forget to have 500,000 bhat in a bank account for at least 3 months.
Henrik *****
Henrik *****
You can’t wait until you are there, because you can’t apply for DTV inside Thailand.

It is best done in you homecountry, where the Embassy Staff will be familiar why the way documents are formed in that country.
Wildcat ************
Wildcat ************
You can apply through soft power in the states and apply dependent for your kids after you get approved
James ********
James ********
Where will you be living in Thailand?

How long do you plan or wish to live in Thailand ?

What are the ages of the children?

Will they be attending School in Thailand?
DTV_Be*******
DTV_Be*******
I think you mean Soft power
Panphailin *********
Panphailin *********
Incase you are interesting to apply thru Cooking Class (DTV eligible), our cooking school located at Hang Dong, behind of Kullapunh vill 9 village and Lanna International school. Please check more details at
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Stuart *********
Stuart *********
Greg ********
Greg ********
You can apply while in the USA - you cannot apply in Thailand so if you did come here you would then have to leave to apply in Vietnam, Laos etc. The same is true of applying for the dependent visa for your kids. Much easier for you to apply for all of it in the USa and arrive with the visas
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
You can’t apply for a DTV in Thailand. Use the map below to work out which consulate you can apply to.

It’s all done online but routes to the consulate that covers where you live.

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