Can I apply for a Thai DTV visa with only a 3-month hotel stay instead of a 6-month apartment rental?

Well now this is interesting.

I got my DTV from LA office and only had to provide the address of my home (which I own) in Thailand. No further questions were asked.

Digital nomad category.

Evisa.

Did they say they’d accept the university degree? I have a bunch listed on fulltimedigitalnomads if you want to browse (put ‘DTV’ in the search bar). There’s an online webinar one which seems like the easiest we’ve found. How effective that is for an application though, no idea.

You will need at least a 6 month lease based on these requirements. Or go to vietnam or jakarta. I just got mine in Jakarta. Just plan for 3 day wait and a day extra in case you forget something (go in on monday).

They should not be asking for proof of prolonged residence, as it goes against the official requirements and defeats the entire purpose and intention of the DTV.

Many consulates are starting to impose their own arbitrary rules; however, this is the most nonsense as it contradicts the core purpose of the DTV.

I plan to apply for the DTV, but I will be entering and exiting the country every 2-3 months. The DTV simply makes it easier for me to enter and exit.

Your options I see here.

1. Direct the KL consulate to the official information from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, so they can waive this ridiculous requirement, which contradicts the DTV.

2. Apply through a different consulate.

3. Obtain a long-term contract or Airbnb agreement that shows long-term rental.

(You can obtain contracts, rental lease ect. which are not locked in & paid for.)

*Book Airbnb for 6months in advance, ensure refunds are available for cancellation within X period of time.

4. Consult Immigration lawyer for assistance.

However, this requirement makes absolutely no sense for a true digital nomad, which is the intended target of this visa.

*It appears they are either confusing the DTV requirements with those of other visa types or intentionally trying to drive away applicants at this consulate or create a greater difficulty barrier of entry for whatever reason.

Attending university is not a valid reason to apply for a DTV.

You didn't tell anything about your nationality or the country you're applying in, so we have no idea why you need all this junk. Not a mind reader friend! I needed 1 dental appointment

There is no general requirement to show paid accommodation unless a specific consulate requires it such as this Malaysia consulate. Even short term for a week would probably suffice with the idea of looking for longer term once you arrive. That said, as others have said, the consulate might take your 10K and give you an ED visa. Suggest a different soft power route for you that's been proven to get the DTV from the consulate you're applying at.

DTV does not require prolonged residence you are making confusion

You dont need DTV for that, so why apply. They are waking up to abuse I see.

On the other hand, 6month requirement for DJs and people like that, dont make much sense

Think you need to get the Ed Visa, NOT the DTV visa

I didn't think education qualified for soft power. You get an ED visa for that