This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
Do I need to be in Australia for a face-to-face interview when applying for a Thai DTV visa from overseas?
DTV visa applicationThai embassyVisa application processResidency proofAustralian immigration rulesApplying from abroad
Nov 30, 2025
5 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi. I’m an Australian, I’m traveling in Europe now., and I don’t intend to go home anytime soon. I’ve just lodged a DTV application online and I’ve chosen the Thai embassy in Sydney. My question is, will they call me to request a face to face interview? Do I must be in Australia during the visa application process?
TLDR : Answer Summary
An Australian expat traveling in Europe has applied for a Thai DTV visa online at the Sydney embassy, asking if they need to be in Australia during the application process or if a face-to-face interview will be necessary. Responses indicate that applicants must typically be in Australia for the duration of the visa process and may need to prove residency with documents like driver's licenses or rental contracts. Some commenters emphasize that applying from the country of residence is advisable to avoid potential rejection.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
Pelle Eriksson★★★★★
Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...recently on Facebook
Luca G.★★★★★
I used this agency for my DTV Visa...recently on Google
Trusted DTV Visa Agent
OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED
#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND
Todd *********
If you have applied in Australia, whilst being in Europe, you will quite possible be rejected and forfeit the money. A face to face interview is unlikely, but if they request it and you don't comply, they will also likely reject the application and you forfeit the money. You could have simply applied in the country you are currently in. Let us know how this plays out.
Fa**
Usually they ask for proof of residence before / during application if you already applied without doing that and wasn't using an Australian VPN it's highly likely they are going to refuse or ask for the above... If they do I might be able to help as I've done similar for a Canadian client but no experience with AU embassy.
Anonymous ******************
You’re meant to apply from the country you’re in. They may or may not check .
Anonymous ******************
When we applied in Australia two months ago we had to show evidence of being in the country. We showed drivers licences with our address and our rental contract but that wasn't enough and they asked for more evidence (which was our last entry into Australia and latest visa). So yes you very much need to be there.
Paul *******
Anonymous participant 267 Australia doesn't stamp passports anymore...not for many years. Doesn't the Thai embassy know this? It's like they're living in the year 1995.
Reply to
Paul *******
Reply
David *******
Why don’t you just make it easy for yourself and follow the rules?
Jane ***********
@David ******
Why don’t you make it easy for yourself and get a life? ‘Grumpy old man alert’ 😝David *******
@Jane **********
this is a great example of how the world is getting lazier and dumber.Jane ***********
@David ******
Sorry let me rephrase that: ‘Pompous grumpy old man alert’David *******
@Jane **********
and the laziness and dumbing down is being encouraged 😂😂Reply to
David *******
Reply
Xennex *******
@Jane **********
hah:)Reply to
Xennex *******
Reply
Anonymous ******************
The embassy in Canberra told me I could leave the country after I’d applied (not sure about Sydney) but you are meant to be in Australia when you apply and Thailand can cancel your visa at any time if they become aware that you werent
Paul *******
Anonymous participant 383 As long as you don't enter Thailand until the visa has been granted all is good.
DTV_Be*******
Anonymous participant 383 that is interesting, some embassies have made it clear that you have to stay in the current jurisdiction the entire time. I would assume MoFA rules would be the same, but guess not
Mr *******************
DTV_BegPecker the sun never sets on the British Empire, "UK Territories" gives you quite a bit of flexibility
Anonymous ******************
DTV_BegPecker however lying about where you are when you apply is a different kettle of fish, and if Thailand were to every figure out that you lied in the future (and with the advancement of ai and surveillance etc..) they have every right to revoke the visa
Anonymous ******************
DTV_BegPecker I was aware of that from this group, which is why I directly asked the embassy I was applying through as every embassy has different rules and different fees
Reply to
Anonymous ******************
Reply
Tim *********
They may ask for proof of latest entry to Australia.
Flying*******
Most Australians use e-gates to enter the country. There is no stamp in the passport 😥 The only proof of entry would be a boarding pass
Reply to
Flying*******
Reply
DTV_Be*******
The application asked you where you were physically, so you lied and said you were physically in Australia.
Will ************
You can’t choose Australia you MUST apply from the European country you are in, prove you are there and stay there until approved
Paula ********
Interview unlikely but you do need to be in Australia
Anonymous ******************
Yes
Reply to
Anonymous ******************
Reply
7 comments
6 months ago
4 comments
7 months ago
11 comments
9 months ago
4 comments
10 months ago
13 comments
a year ago
13 comments
a year ago
28 comments
a year ago
5 comments
a year ago
3 comments
a year ago
7 comments
a year ago
3 comments
a year ago
11 comments
a year ago
24 comments
a year ago
18 comments
a year ago
7 comments
a year ago
2 comments
a year ago
12 comments
a year ago
2 comments
a year ago
12 comments
a year ago
15 comments
a year ago
4 comments
2 years ago
13 comments
2 years ago
24 comments
2 years ago
3 comments
2 years ago
7 comments
a month ago
9 comments
a month ago
21 comments
a month ago
16 comments
a month ago
8 comments
a month ago
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.