How can I apply for the Thailand DTV visa and obtain an FBI clearance from Southern California?

Heads up for anyone applying for a DTV through the Royal Thai Consulate in Los Angeles, plus a request for advice.

I applied under Workcation (Freelancer). This is the full document list on the LA consulate's DTV page:

1. Passport biodata page (valid 6 months from travel date)

2. Photo taken within the past 6 months

3. Document showing current location (driver's license, bank statement, or proof of stay)

4. Recent bank statement with an ending balance of at least 500,000 THB

5. Employment contract or employment certificate OR a professional portfolio showing digital nomad/remote worker/freelancer status

6. Proof of permanent residence (e.g., driver's license)

7. FBI criminal certificate issued within 3 months

Here's what I submitted:

• Passport biodata page and photo

• Driver's license

• 3 months of bank statements

• A freelancer portfolio: cover letter, portfolio summary, website screenshots, and a sample client invoice

• My FBI Identity History Summary, issued this month

I paid the $400 fee. Then I got a request for additional documents:

• FBI criminal check accompanied by a U.S. Department of State Authentication Certificate

• My recent tax return

• A detailed business portfolio of "the company," including company details and website

• A business registration of the company

• An employment contract or employment certificate from the company

None of that is on their list. Item 5 says employment contract OR portfolio, and I sent the portfolio. Item 7 says FBI certificate, with nothing about State Department authentication, which takes 6–8+ weeks by mail. If you're applying through LA, get the authentication done BEFORE you apply.

The good news: I emailed and they answered within hours. I have 90 days from my submission date to respond, and I can upload documents as I get them. If you get one of these requests, email that address. The phone line is automated.

My question: has anyone used a DC courier/apostille service for the FBI check + State Department Authentication Certificate for Thailand? I have an FBI-direct PDF and a flight in about a month. I'd appreciate a recommendation for a service that's fast, reasonably priced, and actually delivered. Thanks!

I just went through this in middle of nowhere Wyoming if I can do it here you can do it very easily.

First step google FBI approved Chandler’s

There’s also a link if you search here as well.



Pick one see if they have locations near you . Fill out the form make an appointment.



Mine was at a UPS store. They had a digital scan through a third-party operator that uploaded directly to the FBI.

I had to drive 100 miles each way to it, but was worth it.

Got results back within 48 hours

Cost me 90 bucks.

Maybe try the FBI just a wild guess 😎😎😎