How can I apply for DTVs for my spouse and children while in Thailand?

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I applied for my DTV via the eVisa route to the Los Angeles Consulate end of Nov 2024 and recently got approved. While I know we were supposed to wait in the US until we were approved, unforeseen circumstances caused a delay. We arrived to Thailand at the end of Dec 2024. Currently I, my, spouse, and children are here on a 60-day visa exemption that will expire at the end of this month.

Now I need to apply for DTVs for my spouse and children. I know we're not supposed to apply while we are in Thailand. We were planning on flying to a SE Asia country to get theirs processed over a couple of days. However, am I correct that there are no in-person appointments in SE Asia anymore, and all applications are through the eVisa portal?

Do we need to leave Thailand, go to SE Asia Country and apply through the eVisa portal for that country, hoping that it gets processed quickly and then fly back in? Going back to the US to apply is not feasible for us. Thanks in advance.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is seeking guidance on applying for DTVs for their spouse and children after arriving in Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption. They have concerns about applying while in Thailand and are considering traveling to a neighboring SE Asian country for the application. Responses indicate that they can apply at a consulate in SE Asia without returning to the US, and some countries reportedly process applications quickly. It's important to have proof of entry to the country where they will apply and to stay there until the visas are approved.

Henrik ***** · Answer

Do not go through loopholes, it can influence the next 5 years of your familys life.

Biff ******* · Answer

HCMC which covers a few places in Vietnam (Da Nang being one of them) is pretty quick. 3-5 working days.

You need to be in Vietnam to apply, plus stay there till you get the visas approved.

They require proof of entry to Vietnam as part of the process.

A friend of mine had his application ready to go, with the Vietnam entry stamp/hotel booking being the last part uploaded before submission.

John ********** · Answer

You also need to remain there until the process completes

Ray ***** · Answer

Recent reports show Jakarta has been processing in about 3 days. Not guaranteed but a couple of people have reported this speed in the last week

Stuart ********* · Answer

You can use a SE Asia consulate but you have to be in the country where you’re applying from. You do not need to return to the US.

Ron ****** · Answer

Vientiane was doing appointments

Greg ******** · Answer

Go to neighbouring country

No need to go back to USA

How can I apply for DTVs for my spouse and children while in Thailand?

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