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Do you have to apply for the DTV Visa online, or can you go to the embassy in person?

DTV Visa Visa Application Process Thai Embassy Visa Requirements Online Application

Sep 10, 2025

3 days ago

Tony *************

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I live in London and I need to apply for the DTV Visa. Do you have to do it all online or can you actually go to the embassy in person because I’ve rang them half a dozen times and nobody ever answers and anybody know how long it takes once you’ve applied

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You must apply for the DTV Visa online as in-person applications at the embassy are no longer accepted. The London embassy is noted to be efficient in processing applications, with a typical turnaround of about two working weeks, provided all supporting documents are accurately submitted.

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Tony *************

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How long does the money have to be in your Thai bank account before you can get the Visa

2 days ago

Lynnette *******

@Tony ************

you're applying in UK. Not Thailand. Look on the embassy website for the info on applying in UK.

2 days ago

Tony *************

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@Lynnette ******

2 days ago

Lynnette *******

@Tony ************

it says evidence you have proof of 500,000 tbt. In your bank. It doesn't say in a Thai bank account so perhaps equivalent amount in your bank. On DTV can't open Thai bank account.

2 days ago

Lynnette *******

@Tony ************

I understood that it's financial proof from your bank where you're applying. That would be UK.

2 days ago

Lynnette *******

@Tony ************

is that on the London Thai embassy page, for the application?

2 days ago

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Lynnette *******

Tony *************

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@Lynnette ******

but to get a DTV Visa it says you must have 500,000baht in a Thai bank account

2 days ago

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Tony *************

Arnold *******

Online

3 days ago

Keith *****************

Just do it online. Easy

3 days ago

Steve *******

@Keith ****************

There's no other way!

2 days ago

Tony *************

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@Keith ****************

is it 3 months You have to have the money in the bank in Thailand before you apply?

3 days ago

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Tony *************

Henrik *****

Online only.

3 days ago

Kevin *******

Use a computer as I'm struggling with my phone !

3 days ago

Graeme ******

All online. The London embassy is pretty quick for a visa turnaround if yiu have submitted all the correct supporting documents, although they state to expect 2 working weeks. Are you applying via a soft power? If so you will need the documents from them saying you have booked onto.an appropriate course or if medical treatment then an approved plan

3 days ago

Stuart *********

It all done online these days. You can’t go to the embassy anymore.

3 days ago

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Stuart *********

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