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Can I apply for a DTV visa while in Thailand or do I need to be outside the country?

Apr 14, 2025
15 days ago
Luke **********
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Hi guys where do I start to get a DTV do I have to be out the country?

Or can i do it in thailand?

Mainly in phuket

Thank you
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TLDR : Answer Summary
You must apply for a DTV visa outside of Thailand, as Thai consulates are not located within the country. To obtain the visa, it's necessary to travel to a city that has a Thai consulate, providing proof such as an exit stamp or hotel booking. The application can be initiated through the evisa service while you are in the area served by the consulate.
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Emile ******
I understand your confusion/hesitation as Phuket is basically Tropical Russia, but you have to be outside the borders of Thailand.
Anonymous ******************
Start by visiting the gov website where all information is there !!
Steve *******
You can't apply for a via to visit a country while you're in said country.

Go to one of the neighboring countries with an embassy and apply there.
John **********
You can only apply for a DTV via a Thai consulate and they don't exist inside Thailand. Chose the consulate you want to apply through, travel to the area that consulate serves, make your application via the evisa service, and remain there until the process completes
Dom ********
You 100% have to be outside the country, you’ll need to provide proof of this such as exit stamp from your passport or your hotel booking. You have to be in the city of the embassy you’re applying through