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How can I apply for a DTV visa in Thailand without paying high agent fees?
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Oct 25, 2024
2 years ago
Andy **********
ORIGINAL POSTERCan someone obtain me a DTV visa without charging me the earth 😱 I don’t mind paying a fee but the prices these agents are asking are outrageous 🤬
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand at a reasonable cost. The original poster expresses frustration over high fees charged by agents wishing to avoid exorbitant service costs. Many commenters suggest that applying for the visa independently is straightforward, emphasizing that the process involves filling out forms and providing necessary paperwork without needing an agent. Some individuals share their experiences, noting that it can be done efficiently on one's own, often saving significant money. Guidance on requirements such as proof of funds and the typical application process is provided, reinforcing the notion that the DTV visa is one of the easier visas to apply for.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Tore *********
Its one of the easiest visas to apply for. Why on earth you need a agent to hold your hand?
Ahmad ********
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Aron *********
A fool and his money are soon parted.
Chris *********
I charge £100 per letter
마리오 ***
Why not just apply yourself???
Uwe ****
You, son, have no idea how expensive it has been to stay in Thailand with ED Visa...! If you can't pay an agent, how can you pay the girls?
Vic ********
This is about the simplest thing you can do relative to any government. Easier than renewing your license in your home country imho.
Just go on the website and submit the requested paperwork. If they need anything else they email you a request and it’s very clear.
Just go on the website and submit the requested paperwork. If they need anything else they email you a request and it’s very clear.
Paulie ********
Where you from and do you have the funds or not?
Prince *********
Paper works are the problem for most people,I guess I might have to pay for a course too when I’m ready.
Namtan ****************
Good evening! If you have more important things to take care of and prefer not to spend time on the Thailand e-visa website, I’d be happy to assist with the online application. My service fee is 3,000 Baht.
Nicole ******
@Namtan ***************
hello I'm keen on your service. Please message meBenedikt ***********
@Namtan ***************
I highly recommend her 👌🏻Namtan ****************
@Benedikt **********
OMG, Benedikt! Thank you for your kind comment. See you soon in Bangkok or Koh Samui. 🏍️ ⛱️ 😎Reply to
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Greg ********
@Namtan ***************
That is a good price for people who do not want to do applications themselves or are worried about uploading the relevant documents. Do you off a check of the documents they send you before uploading?Namtan ****************
@Greg *******
Yes, I review all documents to ensure every PDF has the required information before uploading.Greg ********
@Namtan ***************
Just talking with a pal about it. He has the DTV already but he agreed this is a good service for those who want peace of mind. Good luck with it.Namtan ****************
@Greg *******
Thank you for your comment! I’ve been helping Thais apply for Schengen, UK, US, and Australian visas, which are much more complicated than the Thai e-visa. I had the opportunity to help an Australian friend in Bali apply online, and once his visa was approved, he flew to Thailand.Greg ********
@Namtan ***************
A year ago I went to my best friends daughters wedding in the UK. He is actually a British Ambassador. My Thai friend was invited and he would write her a letter. We were told there was not enough time to apply ie less than 3 months. Crazy that it would not be straight forward. She has her own business and travel regularly.Greg ********
@Namtan ***************
I have lived and worked jn a few occasions while in regional and global roles. The companies I worked for always used agents for visas and travel. Everything outsourced.Namtan ****************
@Greg *******
Exactly! Everyone has their strengths. Some of my customers can easily make more than 3,000 baht an hour doing what they enjoy, rather than spending time on visa applications.Greg ********
@Namtan ***************
The last company I worked for was a large Japanese BOI global company in Thailand. In fact the first Japanese BOI company. . Their HR Admin did all the foreigners visa packs and applications. They knew exactly what the document pack needed to consist of. However, all travel and foreign visas outsiurcedNamtan ****************
@Greg *******
Are you in Thailand now?Greg ********
@Namtan ***************
Yes. Retired for the 2nd time but looking at 1 or 2 startups. One on my own and the other with an ex colleague as a partner. I get bored doing nothing.Reply to
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Maurice **********
Dont need an agent. Waste of money. Process is dead-easy!
Max ********
If all is in order, we at Thaifreude will do the visa application for you for 100€. If needed we can also recommend accepted Soft Power activites accepted in Germany.
Oliver *****
Just do it yourself. Very easy process. Just include as much info as possible.
Jon **********
It doesn’t seem that difficult. Fill out some forms and collect some paperwork together and have a few days in a neighbouring country…. Maybe it’s time to put your big boy pants on
Ibrahim ******
It's very easy to do it yourself. Cost me €350 to do it myself, only took what 20 minutes total.
Are you in Thailand, and is that why your are wanting an agent to do it for you?
If that's the case, could be cheaper to just go to one of the easy embassies as shared in the group?
Are you in Thailand, and is that why your are wanting an agent to do it for you?
If that's the case, could be cheaper to just go to one of the easy embassies as shared in the group?
Tommy ********
This is to keep the riff Raff and just anyone from getting it. Thailand wants quality professionals not just runaways or angry westerners.
Pay or stay, that’s how it works man
Pay or stay, that’s how it works man
Oliver ********
Completing the application yourself will be quicker than contacting an agent and then providing them with all the same information and documents.
Tommy **********
Do it yourself
Romain ****
Well just do it yourself ? 🤣🤣
Roger ***********
For free if you do it yourself…..
Robert ************
Actually I'm sometimes the pay someone else to take on the hassle type. How much are agents charging?
Michael *********
@Andi **********
on the TTEO site 🇹🇼 they state that a sponsorship letter is possible.Andi ***********
@Michael ********
yes, you can get a sponsorMichael *********
@An**
it's incredible actually, don't think I've seen it for anywhere elseReply to
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Namtan ****************
@Robert ***********
Good evening! If you have more important things to take care of and prefer not to spend time on the Thailand e-visa website, I’d be happy to assist with the online application. My service fee is 3,000 Baht.Erika *********
@Namtan ***************
messaged youReply to
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Greg ********
@Robert ***********
I am a pay to avoid the hassle type too but when I am dealing with immigration in Thailand. Once it is outside Thailand the risks increase a lot. The agents in Thailand have contacts - do those offering services outside Thailand and can they guarantee longevity like those inside Been many a disaster over the years.Charles **********
@Robert ***********
I got quoted 85k bahtRobert ************
@Charles *********
OK. That is ridiculous!Charles **********
@Robert ***********
I only have 300 K in the bank, so they’re basically charging 85,000 baht , just to temporary loan to get to 500 K,, and also they provide the ‘soft power evidence’……. Which you can’t even attend lol (Muay Thai)Reply to
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Andi ***********
@Robert ***********
65k-220k THB depending on amount of paperwork and financial aid needed.Robert ************
@Andi **********
Ah. Fark that!Andy **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ***********
exactly 🤬Reply to
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Pui *****
There are hundreds of posts of people doing it on their own. Few seem to have needed an agent. Why use one for such a simple process? It's one of the easiest long stay visas to get.
Paul *******
@Charles *********
Well, I went to another consulate and got it. Basically, Vientiane is OK if you've got the funds sitting in your account for a long time as that's all they seem to care about.Paul *******
@Luit ****************
True, it's not that much, but would prove problematic to show, with very few applicants if that were made a requirement. 500,000 on the other hand? Very easy to meet that requirement.Luit *****************
@Paul ******
As long as I can keep the money where I want it to be and not locked in a Thai account, I would not have problems with it.Reply to
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Paul *******
@Luit ****************
Yes, it's reasonable though in reality it's not going to last more than 6 months. It certainly won't last for 5 years. In any case, I'm not suggesting the criteria should be changed. 500K is reasonable. Very few people would have 5 million Baht to show (if that were made the requirement).Luit *****************
@Paul ******
5 million Baht might sound as a lot of money, but when I convert to euro it is not that much.Reply to
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James ********
@Charles *********
be careful..Language study does not qualify for the DTV visa. The Ed Visa for studying language is available.
Luit *****************
@Charles *********
How do you want to live 5 years if you have only 300K?Paul *******
@Luit ****************
Even 500K isn't enough for anywhere close to 5 years of residence in Thailand. It's only sufficient for about 6 months...maybe less.John ********
@Paul ******
Around 85,000 a month. Crikey depending on your location and overheads, that'd be very expensive for myself. I could live well on about 20k a month. Mind you I don't have to pay rent, electric or water.Luit *****************
@Paul ******
Thai embassy gives a guideline of 1000 euro for 30 days for tourists, which would mean 500K THB should be enough for about 14 months for the average tourist.I think 500K is a very reasonable requirement for people wanting to stay in Thailand for a period between 180 and 360 days.
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Charles **********
@Luit ****************
Hmm, Im still making 60k baht a monthly passively , so can live comfortably here with no problems. I'm just lacking the extra 200k in savings.....which will take me another 8-12 months to save upAshley **********
@Charles *********
I need help with this part too, I make well enough monthly and Thai embassy in New York said that was ok if I made it monthly and didn’t have it in the bank right away just show 6 months of statements and that I owned my businessReply to
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Pui *****
@Charles *********
I thought the visa must be applied for outside Thailand? I didn't even know they would accept proof of funds in a Thai account.Charles **********
@Pui ****
missing bank account funds maybe?Paul *******
@Charles *********
I actually enquired about this with an agent for applying in Vientiane. The issue back then was, while I had the money, at the time, the funds hadn't been sitting in my account for the required 3 months that Vientiane demands (which i find ridiculous). The agent wanted 27K, which is relatively cheap compared to what they're charging now.I then considered that given no other consulates are requiring the funds to be there for 3 months and I meet all the requirements anyway, why would I waste my money on paying an agent when I can do it myself?
I'd rather spend that amount on a business class ticket to Taipei, or a business class ticket to Saigon with change leftover and get it done in one of those places.
Charles **********
@Paul ******
what did you do in the end?Reply to
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Pui *****
@Charles *********
since this visa must be issued in other countries, and rules vary so greatly from one consulate to another for how the funds must be proved, it doesn't seem like something most agencies can help many people with.Reply to
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Wannikea *********
The process is pretty simple and straightforward, choose your eligible scheme, get paperwork proof, show adequate funds, go to and apply from a country outside Thailand.
Wesley ********
Just do it yourself. What is wrong with you?
Steve ********
Why not just do it yourself? The reason agents charge so much is because it cannot be done in Thailand so they have to go to an embassy in a neighbouring country
John ********
@Steve *******
charge so much 3,000 THB? Hmmm, so you really like it on the cheap. 😂James *****
@Steve *******
sooo true…Reply to
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