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How can I apply for a DTV from outside Thailand without a rental agreement?

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Nov 9, 2024

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Hi how does this rental agreement work if we are wishing to apply from outside Thailand for a DTV? I dont have a rental agreement because i need a DTV before i can find a house and rent for 6 months 

Some help clarifying this please 🙏

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Applying for a DTV visa while outside Thailand typically requires proof of accommodation. While some embassies, like in Malaysia, demand a six-month rental agreement, others may accept a temporary hotel reservation. Various countries have different procedural requirements: for example, applicants in Norway have had simpler processes. Suggestions include booking a flexible hostel or using an agent to secure a temporary rental agreement. Checking the specific embassy's requirements before applying is crucial.

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Erin *****

Which city in Malaysia did you apply from?

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this was a post i found on this page. I believe this may be Malaysia. I am not ready to apply yet but after reading this page I would from Jakarta

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Joseph ********

would definitely recommend Jakarta. Not sure if they have switched to the eVisa system yet. They were going to do so in October but had a delay due to some issues. If they are still accepting in-person applications, get there way before opening (at least a half hour). Expect to wait between 3-5 minutes for each person ahead of you in the queue (some problematic people take 10+ minutes). They only allow a certain number of people in the lobby, so if you are too far in the queue, you’ll have to wait outside until there is space. Good luck!

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Thanks everyone

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Jamie *************

where is the least demanding country to apply this visa from, in terms of having the 500k in the bank but maybe not the 3 - 6 months of bank statements. ive heard Cambodia is pretty flexible. has anybody had any luck with this?

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Sab *****

I would be more concerned about point 7 on that form.

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Sab *****

Book a cheap hostel on Agoda for 6 months, choose the pay later and free cancellation option. And cancel once approved. Your card won't be charged in the pay later option, you just gotta cancel before the pay date.

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Ryan *******

Applying from Norway, I just needed a suggested address...

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Gianmaria ********

hi guys...but visa form is not same in all country/embassy?

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Sab *****

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no

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Gianmaria ********

do you know where is less pressure?

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Sab *****

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vietnam, Taiwan

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Toni *******

This requirement is so ridiculous. I wasnt asked for it, but i could have provided if asked.

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Wannikea *********

Choose a different country/embassy

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Chris **********

I didn't have to provide this information at all. Is there variation between countries applying from?

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Andi ***********

Malaysia requires 6mths of accommodation booked, other embassies in SE Asia are fine with a just a hotel reservation for a few days. Malaysia is the most demanding country to gain approval for the DTV.

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Loreen ***********

I went to Thailand with a tourist visa and just got a rental agreement. Stayed for 90 days then left. Or just get a reservation agreement and pay xxx amount to the Agent to reserve the condo and agree to pay the full amount at xxx date Also a scanned copy of my passport and the condo owner’s Thai ID, as well as a digital copy of the rental agreement.

This works if you were already in Thailand and can just apply at a nearest foreign embassy.

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@Loreen **********

can I ask which foreign embassy you used?

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Jakarta is going to evisa system in a couple of weeks. That takes longer.

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Jakarta. Told me to come and pick up my passport in 5 days.

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@Loreen **********

that is fast Cambodia Laos processing time is over two weeks now

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Loreen ***********

It was walk-in. I asked them if the documents I provided was sufficient for approval. Nodded and said it’ll be ready in 5 days.

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Romain ****

This is in Malaysia I guess ? Worst place to apply form

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Adrian *******

true that

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Andi ***********

True

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Liza ******

I guess hotel reservation will work

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Bauyrzhan ****

nốt sure usually it’s 90 days max

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Chris ******

how long do they require the reservation letter booked for in Thailand?

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Paulie ********

You need to show upfront that you have somewhere to live

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how long do you have to show proof you have a place to stay Thailand for? 1 week, 1month, 3 months?

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Paulie ********

as it says for at least 6 months

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