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Can I apply for a DTV visa while in Thailand on a guardian visa?

DTV Visa Guardian Visa Visa Application Process Thai Immigration Visa Types Expat Living in Thailand

Jun 19, 2025

9 hours ago

Thomas ****

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Hi all, I'm currently in Thailand on a guardian visa and want to switch to DTV. If i'm planning to fly out soon out of Thailand, to come back in 2 months time with hopefully a DTV visa, can I already start the application now while physically being in Thailand? I can provide all the necessary paperwork showing proof of residency abroad( (in my home country).

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Yes, you can start your DTV visa application process while being in Thailand. You can create an eVisa profile, upload necessary documents, and save your application. However, you will need to complete the application and submit it from your home country or another country where you can visit a Thai consulate. Make sure to include the appropriate entry stamps and passport pages when you submit your application.

DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
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𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱?

You can START the application, make a profile, log in to the eVisa online system, upload all the documentation required and then SAVE that application without applying until you exit thailand

𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱( (𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆).

Are you physically going back TO your home country to apply for the DTV <- because you have to be IN the country of the thai consulate you're using for the application.

Unless you're going back to your country, just go to a nearby country and apply thru a thai consulate once you're there and can upload the visa/entry stamp showing you're legally allowed to be IN that country (that's all they require as far as "residence"

9 hours ago

Thomas ****

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How can they see that you apply (submit) while being in or outside thailand? I'm going to back to my home country in europe for 2 months.

9 hours ago

Dca *****

@Thomas ***

Updated 25 April 2025:

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Applications from outside of Belgium or Luxembourg as well as any pending visa applications from foreign nationals who are currently in Thailand will be automatically denied.

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8 hours ago

Dnatjugweme ************

@Thomas ***

Asking for a scan of all your passport pages, inviting you for an interview (and looking at your passport), asking for your boarding passes, etc.

8 hours ago

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Dnatjugweme ************

Wannikea *********

Yes you can start the process, and when you are in the country you plan to apply through add your entry stamps and passport pages etc and submit.

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