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

DTV Visa Visa Exemption eVisa Process Thailand Visa Rules Family Visas Consulate Processing SE Asia Visa Application

Feb 6, 2025

2 months ago

Anonymous *************

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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.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

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.

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Henrik *****

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2 months ago

Biff *******

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.

2 months ago

Cissi *********

If you go to Vietnam to apply, please note that US passport holders need visa to enter. You can apply online and the process is quick.

2 months ago

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John **********

You also need to remain there until the process completes

2 months ago

Ray *****

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

2 months ago