Answereda year ago
Can I apply for a Thai DTV while in Thailand on a visa exemption?
Hey guys. I can't find definitive answer and it's really annoying as it's nowhere said it can't be done like described below.
Is it okay to go abroad, apply for DTV and come back on visa exemption then wait in Thailand for DTV?
I asked two visa offices and one said "yes, you can come back" and other "no, you must stay abroa until approved". 🫣😅
Is it okay to go abroad, apply for DTV and come back on visa exemption then wait in Thailand for DTV?
I asked two visa offices and one said "yes, you can come back" and other "no, you must stay abroa until approved". 🫣😅
Answer summary
The prevailing consensus among users is that it's not advisable to apply for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) while in Thailand on a visa exemption, as doing so may lead to denial of the visa application. Multiple users have shared experiences of visa rejections when attempting to wait in Thailand during the application process. It appears that applicants must remain outside the country while the visa is being processed, as confirmed by several embassy guidelines. Therefore, it's crucial to follow the requirement of applying from outside Thailand to avoid complications.
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Dca *****
initially Posted on 14 Nov 2022 and Updated on 2 Jan 2024:
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IMPORTANT:
Thai Visa is for entering Thailand. It is therefore issued to those who are outside of Thailand and will visit Thailand. Therefore, your visa application will be rejected if you are already in Thailand during the visa process.
Royal Thai Embassy, Bucharest has the authority to provide visa service only to those who are in Romania and Bulgaria for the entire visa process. Therefore, your visa application will be rejected if you are outside of Romania or Bulgaria.
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IMPORTANT:
Thai Visa is for entering Thailand. It is therefore issued to those who are outside of Thailand and will visit Thailand. Therefore, your visa application will be rejected if you are already in Thailand during the visa process.
Royal Thai Embassy, Bucharest has the authority to provide visa service only to those who are in Romania and Bulgaria for the entire visa process. Therefore, your visa application will be rejected if you are outside of Romania or Bulgaria.
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Szymon ***********
OP@Dca ****
Yes, thanks. I've already made a decision to wait abroad as long as needed.
Nick ***********
When you apply for the visa you have to show proof that you are not in Thailand for this exact reason. Personally I stayed gone because it was not worth risking the $400 and the possibility of having to reapply.
Szymon ***********
OP@Nick **********
I did. I'm abroad, in Malaysia currently. But at first I assumed it's only to submit application, not wait the whole, maybe lengthy process with unknown result... Eh.Henrik *****
Train your research skills, That question is answered multiple times almost every day.
You have to stay in the application country, during the whole visa proces, until the visa is granted or rejected.
You have to stay in the application country, during the whole visa proces, until the visa is granted or rejected.
Szymon ***********
OP@Henrik ****
I tried to contact that particular embassy but they don't pick up phones.Henrik *****
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Henrik *****
Since E-visa has been introduced, because of Embassy security, no people are allowed to come in person, unless you are invited.
Szymon ***********
OP@Henrik ****
I understand... I assume best I can do is just sit on my butt and wait. :-/Henrik *****
Most Embassies ( in fact very very few) will answer anything on facebook, and if they answer mails / phones they will tell you to read their website.
In stead of answering questions they prioritize to proces applications.
In stead of answering questions they prioritize to proces applications.
Szymon ***********
OPSzymon ***********
OP@Henrik ****
Sorry but I just saw like OPINIONS. Haven't seen any quotes from embassies. That's why I'm trying to get a very official confirmation.
Anna *********
No and it’s very clearly stated
Szymon ***********
OP@Anna ********
May I see where, please?
Bob **********
If your called in for an interview or asked to prove location your application will be denied
Will ************
Someone went to do a 90 day report yesterday. The checker noticed that they had done what you are trying to do . Their visa was revoked.
Davis ******
@Will ***********
total rubbishSzymon ***********
OPI'm just wondering if that's something actually against the rules. As all I found is about submitting docs in the other country... But nothing about waiting there. If have to go for interview, it's on me, I get it, I have to quickly come back.
Will ************
@Szymon **********
interview would include a full passport and documentation checkSzymon ***********
OP@John ******
Oh okay. Now it's clear. Thank you.
Szymon ***********
OP@Will ***********
Yes.And leaving Malaysia during processing time ---> rejection in case of interview and found that out in passport?
By law? That what concerns me, if it's strictly forbidden, I just can't find confirmation.
Szymon ***********
OPStuart *********
@Will ***********
That’s questionable as to whether that was a bullshit post.Will ************
@Stuart ********
would have made some sense if they had stated denied extension due to not fulfilling the requirements
Andi ***********
@Stuart ********
No Q, total B/S hence the usual non response by the OP.Stuart *********
Loads of posts like this. The answer is no you can’t, but some have done so.
Some embassies may require you to attend an interview at short notice, some may ask for a copy of all your passport pages and will see your latest entry stamp.
Whether you want to risk your application being denied is your call.
Some embassies may require you to attend an interview at short notice, some may ask for a copy of all your passport pages and will see your latest entry stamp.
Whether you want to risk your application being denied is your call.
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