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How can I apply for a DTV in Thailand while living in Ethiopia and bring my Ethiopian dependents?
I’m a US citizen currently working remotely from Ethiopia & am trying to apply for a DTV. I’ve two dependents (wife & kid) that are both Ethiopian citizens. How do I go about this?
Do I apply as if I’m living in Ethiopia (in which case the application apparently is handled by the consulate in Niarobi) or do I apply as if I’m living in the US. If the latter then would the consulate in the US also handle the case for my wife/kid although they aren’t a US resident?
Do I apply as if I’m living in Ethiopia (in which case the application apparently is handled by the consulate in Niarobi) or do I apply as if I’m living in the US. If the latter then would the consulate in the US also handle the case for my wife/kid although they aren’t a US resident?
Answer summary
A US citizen currently working remotely in Ethiopia seeking a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) should apply through the consulate in Nairobi, as this is the correct consulate for residents of Ethiopia. The applicant needs to apply for their DTV first, and once approved, their Ethiopian wife and child can apply as dependents, providing proof of marriage and parenthood. It is important to verify with the Nairobi embassy about specific requirements for non-permanent residents. Applications can't be made through US consulates if the applicant is in Ethiopia.
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Henrik *****
Be awere that citizens from a number of African countries may take Up toward 8 weeks
Look at the Thai embassy website of the embassy you will use.
Requirements differ from embassy to embassy
Look at the Thai embassy website of the embassy you will use.
Requirements differ from embassy to embassy
Winston ************
You would need to be in the US to apply to a consulate there. If you wanna remain in Ethiopia then the Nairobi embassy is the way to go.
Amy **************
Please bring some Ethiopian chefs with you. 😊 I miss Ethiopian food so much!
Georgijus ************
@Amy *************
there are good Ethiopian restaurants in Bangkok if you miss Doro Wat or Tibs 🙂Anonymous *************
OP@Georgijus ***********
Yes, there are a couple & I actually visited one last summer.Amy **************
@Georgijus ***********
- good to know 🥰
Andi ***********
You would need to check with the Nairobi embassy if you can apply as a non permanent resident. If yes, your family can apply as dependents upon your approval. If you apply in America, you need to check that your family as non perm residents can apply as dependents.
John **********
@Andi **********
but he needs to be in the US to apply there doesn't he?Andi ***********
@John *********
Yeah, must be in US to applyJohn **********
You have to apply using the consulate that serves your current location so if you're in Ethiopia you can only use the consulate in Nairobi. How it works is that you apply for your DTV and once it is granted your wife and kid then each apply quoting your DTV approval and providing proof of marriage and parenthood. They also apply using the consulate that serves their location. Note that you can't apply via any of the US consulates if you are physically in Ethiopia
Georgijus ************
@John *********
if you not citizen or resident in one of the East African countries they cover, then they will cancel or reject application. So resident has to provide resident permit not just tourist visa or family connection. And embasy in Nairobi never ever respond to email or answer phone 🙂Georgijus ************
If you want you can dm I will explain how I did
Georgijus ************
I suggest trying to call the embassy in Nairobi or sending them an email, but when I was in Zanzibar, I tried calling many times every day and also sent emails, and no one ever answered. Eventually, I just gave up and applied somewhere else.
Anonymous *************
OP@Georgijus ***********
so, I guess best to apply at the DC consulate for myself then in Nairobi for my wife & daughter?🤔John **********
Anonymous participant check whether you are allowed to apply via Nairobi first before going to the expense of flying to the US to apply
John **********
@Georgijus ***********
so he would have to go elsewhere to apply. His wife and kid could apply where they areActivity
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