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

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Apr 14, 2025

25 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.

24 days ago

Anonymous ******************

Start by visiting the gov website where all information is there !!

24 days ago

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.

24 days ago

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

25 days ago

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

25 days ago

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Dom ********

Can you apply for the DTV visa while in Thailand?

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Is it advisable to apply for the DTV Visa in the United States before heading to Thailand?

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