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How can I apply for a DTV from outside Thailand without a rental agreement?
Nov 9, 2024
a year ago
Jaxx *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi 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 🙏
Some help clarifying this please 🙏
TLDR : Answer Summary
Applying for a DTV visa from outside Thailand can be challenging without a rental agreement, as some embassies, particularly in Malaysia, require proof of at least six months of accommodation. Options like booking a hotel or a short-term rental agreement may work, but experiences vary depending on the country from which you are applying. Some users reported success with just a hotel reservation or a suggested address, while others highlighted that rules can differ significantly between embassies.
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Which city in Malaysia did you apply from?
Jaxx *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Erin ****
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 JakartaJoseph ********
@Jaxx ******
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!Jaxx *******
ORIGINAL POSTERJoseph Morris thank you
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ORIGINAL POSTERThanks everyone
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?
Sab *****
I would be more concerned about point 7 on that form.
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.
Ryan *******
Applying from Norway, I just needed a suggested address...
Gianmaria ********
hi guys...but visa form is not same in all country/embassy?
Sab *****
Gianmaria ********
@Sab ****
do you know where is less pressure?Sab *****
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vietnam, TaiwanReply to
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Toni *******
This requirement is so ridiculous. I wasnt asked for it, but i could have provided if asked.
Wannikea *********
Choose a different country/embassy
Chris **********
I didn't have to provide this information at all. Is there variation between countries applying from?
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.
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.
This works if you were already in Thailand and can just apply at a nearest foreign embassy.
Ethan *********
@Loreen **********
can I ask which foreign embassy you used?Jennifer **************
@Ethan ********
Jakarta is going to evisa system in a couple of weeks. That takes longer.Loreen ***********
@Ethan ********
Jakarta. Told me to come and pick up my passport in 5 days.Rex ******
@Loreen **********
that is fast Cambodia Laos processing time is over two weeks nowLoreen ***********
@Rex *****
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.Reply to
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Romain ****
This is in Malaysia I guess ? Worst place to apply form
Adrian *******
@Romain ***
true thatAndi ***********
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TrueReply to
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Liza ******
I guess hotel reservation will work
Bauyrzhan ****
@Liza *****
nốt sure usually it’s 90 days maxChris ******
@Liza *****
how long do they require the reservation letter booked for in Thailand?Reply to
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Paulie ********
You need to show upfront that you have somewhere to live
Chris ******
@Paulie *******
how long do you have to show proof you have a place to stay Thailand for? 1 week, 1month, 3 months?Paulie ********
@Chris *****
as it says for at least 6 monthsReply to
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