Can you apply for a Thai visa while outside the country and get approval after entering Thailand?

Thai DTV Visa Visa Application Process Embassy Procedures Visa Stamping Immigration Rules

Dec 3, 2024

2 days ago

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anyone know if it’s possible to apply while outside of thailand but get approved while you’re in thailand? do they stamp your passport at the airport if you arrive with the DTV? if you get approved after landing i wonder if you have to leave after X days and return with the stamped passport

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TLDR : Answer Summary

It's important to note that applying for a Thai DTV visa from outside the country may require you to remain in that country until the visa is issued, according to the embassy's rules. Upon arrival in Thailand, your passport will be stamped with the DTV visa, but you'll need to exit and re-enter Thailand to activate it.

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Helen ********

You need to check with the embassy you apply at. Some, South Korea is one, state that you must remain in country until the visa is issued. In another group a person was denied in Poland after they had already left the country. Embassies can ask for additional proof you are still in the country or even ask you to come in to the embassy for an interview.

Yes, they stamp your passport as usual when you arrive and show your DTV. You would have to leave and re-enter Thailand to activate the DTV.

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Helen ********

Do I need to be physically present at the embassy when applying for the DTV visa in Thailand?

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4 days ago

Can I use my DTV visa after returning to Thailand, and how do I do it?

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14 days ago

Can I apply for the DTV visa from Thailand while on a tourist visa?

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