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Can I apply for a Thailand DTV visa immediately after receiving funds in my account, and do I need to be in the UK to apply?

Jul 18, 2025
2 days ago
Tara **********
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Looking for some advice - I have the 500k going into my personal current account this week from a family member and I will be applying via London embassy. Two questions:

1. I’ve heard reports of requests for the 500k being in your bank for 3 months, is this true or can I apply as soon as the money is in my account?

2. I am currently in Thailand but will be flying to Greece in August for a month, then into London in September for a few weeks before hoping to head back with my DTV end of September. Can I apply when I am in Greece as I will have my Thailand exit stamp? Or do I HAVE to be in the UK when I apply?

Thanks in advance.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The individual seeks clarification on two main points regarding applying for a Thailand DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) through the UK embassy. Firstly, they inquire if they can apply immediately after receiving a 500,000 THB deposit in their bank account or if a three-month holding period is mandatory. Secondly, they question whether they need to be in the UK to apply or if they can do so while in Greece, with the correct exit stamp from Thailand. Community responses indicate that it is best to apply while physically in the UK, as doing so in Greece requires residency there. Additionally, though the three-month rule exists, exceptions have been noted, particularly in London.
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Diana ******
You have to be in the country where you are going to pick up the DTV.
Anonymous ******************
To apply in the UK you must physically be there and also be a permanent resident.
Daniel *********
Do it when you’re in the UK. I’ve just done mine and it took 6 days (that includes a weekend as well)
John *********
You can apply anywhere that most convenient to you, any Country that has a Thai embassy/consulate. Obviously you cannot apply from within Thailand

500k ideally in the account for a month of two, most important will be the most recent balance that must be a minimum of 500k THB or equivalent in a personal/savings account.
Muay *************
London is pretty relaxed on seasoned funds and also quite quick recently. We did 2 in London last week, 5 and 7 days
Anonymous ******************
I got approved w/ London embassy without seasoning. Sent funds from company to personal and applied the next day. Good luck!
Anonymous ******************
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Ray *****
I put my funds in in the morning of my application and gave 3 months of statements as requested. I did mine in UK and all approved
Anonymous ******************
You can only apply in the UK if you are physically in the UK. You can only apply via Greece if you are physically in Greece (or several of the allowed surrounding countries) and have residency there. You might want to cancel Greece and give enough time in the UK
Andi ***********
There have been recent London approvals with non-seasoned 500K.
John **********
You can only apply in Greece if you have a Greek residence permit and living in Greece
George *******
@John *********
So if you live in any country other than your own, you need to have a recidency permit of said country and be living in said country?
John **********
@George ******
the requirements differ between embassies
Greg ********
You are meant to be in UK when you apply to the UK Embassy.