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Can I apply for a Thailand DTV visa from Cambodia using a long-stay visa as proof of residence?

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

asked Oct 30, 2026

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Enquiry — Cambodian long-stay visa + Thailand DTV from Phnom Penh

Hi everyone! My partner and I are French and we'd like to apply for the

Thailand DTV (Workcation) through the Phnom Penh embassy instead of France. 

A few questions for anyone who's done it recently:

1. Since the 31 August 2026 rule change, does Phnom Penh accept a RECENT 

Cambodian long-stay visa (EB) as proof of residence for the DTV? Or do they 

require longer-term residency?

2. Does Phnom Penh require the 500,000 THB to sit in your account for 3 months, 

or do they accept recent funds / current balance?

3. My partner doesn't have her own 500k THB. If we're married, can she apply 

as my dependent (spouse) through Phnom Penh once mine is approved?

Would love to hear from anyone who applied from Cambodia recently. 

Thanks a lot!

Summary so far

A couple is seeking information on applying for the Thailand DTV (Workcation) visa through the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh while holding a recent Cambodian long-stay visa. They have specific questions regarding the acceptance of their visa as proof of residency, financial requirements like maintaining 500,000 THB in their account, and the possibility of applying as dependents if one is already approved. Responses indicate skepticism about the acceptance of their Cambodian visa for the application and suggest contacting the embassy for confirmed requirements. There's also advice regarding the handling of the financial documentation and independence in the visa application process.

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Cissi *********

Why not apply for the DTV in France prior to your departure to Cambodia? Sure you will not get to use your DTV the full 5 years, but since you don't hold permanent residency in Cambodia, I believe this is your best option. That and you will follow the new regulations as they are meant to be.

2 days ago

Elías ********

Ask the embassy

3 days ago

Eva *******

We can assist DTV application in Cambodia please inbox

6 days ago

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

@Eva ******

how can I contact you ?

3 days ago

Tod *********

there are more than a few agents out there who will get foreigners that EB visa for cambodia then apply for a DTV thru the thai consulate in Phnom Penh..

It's the "work around" agents came up with for the "must apply in a country where you hold legal residence" rule.

Some agencies have an all in price for everything, but you have to stay in Cambodia I think 6 weeks or so.

7 days ago

Eva *******

@Tod ********

total process approx 2 weeks ka.

4 days ago

RadiantPe*********

@Tod ********

and the applicants are going to be pissed when they're rejected and money's down the drain. They shouldn't try to skirt the law and just gone back to their actual country of residence to apply.

5 days ago

Tod *********

those agents offering that have it down so it works and people get the DTV issued

5 days ago

Alain ***********

The visa is no evidence of residency

but if you are renting an apartment with for example an electricity or water bill in your name, that could maybe work.

The 500 k would have to come from a Cambodian bank account, obviously. And they would have to have been there for at least three months.

7 days ago

Luit *****************

@Alain **********

How is renting an apartment a proof of permanent residence?

The 500k per applicant can be in any account whereever in the world.

7 days ago

Luit *****************

I think it is easier to put the 500k for your partner/spouse on het own account.

Not all embassies accept sponsor letter and together you need to have 1M one way or another.

7 days ago

RadiantPe*********

Cambodia 12-month visas - regardless of type - are not 'permanent residence' status, and would never be accepted by Thai immigration. They're not even temporary residency status. Of course you can't apply for the DTV from Cambodia; I really don't understand how this question is still being asked. How people are trying to get blood from a turnip is truly confounding.

7 days ago

A. ************

I think you have to go back to France. Because EB is not permanent residence. To be a "permanent resident" I think you need something along the lines of the US Green Card. The one year visas you get in places like Cambodia, and have to keep renewing aren't enough.

7 days ago

Unforgettabl*************

The Embassy’s website does provide a number which you can call regarding visa inquiries (

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They will be able to tell you if your EB visa is sufficient to apply for a DTV there but I personally doubt it.

7 days ago

Sam *********

You can't apply from Cambodia since EB isn't a permanent residence.

7 days ago

Albert *********

@Sam ********

Incorrect. You don't know which Cambodian visas Thai consulates in Cambodia regard as constituting 'permanent residence'.

5 days ago

Gisèle ******

Return to France.

7 days ago

Roxana ******

EB is not a permanent residence, so I think you connot apply in Cambodia.

If you are not married your partner needs to apply separately.

James ********

correct ✅

DaringHa*********

Many embassies are accepting temporary residence permits. Not sure if EB visa counts as residence permit.

7 days ago

Luit *****************

DaringHamster7780 Do you have a list of that? The official requirements are PERMANENT residency.

7 days ago

Albert *********

@Luit ****************

Do you have a list? Otherwise, how could you dispute which type of visas in other countries DON'T constitute Permanent Residence status?

5 days ago

James ********

DaringHamster7780 we have no reports of that. Permanent residency is what's needed.

5 days ago

Andi ***********

@Luit ****************

Singapore, Vietnam accept non-permanent residents via employment, investment etc. not tourists.

5 days ago

Andi ***********

DaringHamster7780 Japan used to accept non perm residents now it is perm residents only.

5 days ago

Luit *****************

DaringHamster7780 I think when they wanted temporary residents to apply they would have specified that in the requirements.

7 days ago

DaringHa*********

@Luit ****************

I don't have a list. Even though on the website it says permanent residency some embassies in Europe are accepting a temporary residence permit. In Europe a permanent residency is given after living on TRP for several years. They just don't want tourists to apply from different countries. I think Japan also accepts a temporary residence permit.

7 days ago