Do I need to be physically in the UK to apply for the DTV from Thailand?

Hi! Yes, even though the DTV application is done online, you are still required to be physically present in the country where you are applying.

If you're a UK citizen planning to apply through the Thai Embassy in London, you would need to return to the UK and remain there during the application process, from submission until you receive the result.

I understand that travelling with young kids can be challenging, so it's better to plan ahead and allow extra time in case the embassy requests additional documents.

Just to add, please note that if you still have an active Thai visa, you may need to wait until it expires or arrange for its cancellation before applying for the DTV.

Also, a police clearance certificate is now part of the DTV requirements. For UK applicants, this is called an ACRO Police Certificate, which can take around 30 days to obtain. So, we recommend applying for it well before your planned DTV application date to avoid delays.

Happy to share that we've successfully assisted over 500 students with their DTV applications through our cooking programs. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions or would like a free consultation, as we're quite familiar with the process. 😊

I posted the answer in previous post. Im not doing it for anon posters

If you have young kids in school just get a guardianship visa extension, then you don't have to leave Thailand. With the dtv you leave and return every six months. You physically have to be in your passport country to apply. Even though it is an online application, it is tracked as to where you are by the IP address. For the cost of returning, and the length of time it will take to get the required police report, and then the actual application wait, it might just be cheaper to buy another privilege 5 year visa.

Yes (home) country

Regardless, you'll apply no matter what anyone says so just do it.

Don't drink while doing your documents

Yes

If you live in Thailand already you should apply for the correct visa. A DVT should not be used as your loop hole

Yes, you do

Yea

Yes, the application needs to be done in a country where you're a permanent resident, other than Thailand.

And you have to stay there during the whole process.

Yes, they changed the policy at the end of August

Need to be in the UK but can apply for ACRO remotely which will save a little time.

If you have a UK passport then yes.