How does a long tourist visa history affect DTV approval chances?

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Could having a very long 1.5 year (no overstays) tourist visa/visa exempt/border run history actually work in someone's favour when applying for DTV. Given you would have already proven your ability to provide for yourself and that you respect the law by never overstaying?

And how strongly does an application moving to "pending approval" indicate success?

And how strongly does an application moving to "pending approval" indicate success?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The discussion explores whether having a long history of compliant tourist visas (1.5 years without overstaying) aids in the approval process for a DTV visa in Thailand. Opinions vary on the significance of this history, with some asserting that past entry records are not a critical factor in the application's evaluation. Key considerations include the applicant's financial documentation and proof of legal residency. Comments suggest that while a strong application is crucial, some prior visa status might enhance the likelihood of an interview, but generally, the approval criteria appear uniform regardless of previous visa histories.

Peter **** · Answer

Only what really works to your advantage is when you apply from your own country.

Robert *********** · Answer

If you are filing soft power I would bet you're chance of getting an interview when you come in is higher with a large amount of visa exempt/ extensions. Just my opinion.

Wannikea ********* · Answer

It's the strength of your application according to your entry scheme. History has zero to do with it.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

I think part of Thailands goal was to capture visa fees from those who were here anyway on various exemptions. Only ones who mske money on exemptions are the border bounce companies and their "associstes". Now, Thai gov"t gets the DTV visa fee. They didn't get that before from all the exempt folks.  Good for them and good for us.

Wesley ******** · Answer

No

Greg ******** · Answer

I doubt those doing the assessment take any of that into account. They have approved those that have overstayed and been blacklisted. They have approved those where it would be obvious they have worked while not allowed. They are not looking for any of this. They have a set of criteria and look at it and are approved or not on that basis.

Andi *********** · Answer

Overstayers are approved for DTVS so that tells you the approval relevance of having a non overstaying history.

Jason ********** · Answer

It really depends they might be more critical on your source of funds. They may ask to prove where your 500k thb comes from and what you have been doing for work. They will want to make sure you haven't been working illegally in thailand.

Kool ******* · Answer

They don't care about your past entries when evaluating your application. They are happy to see you go legal now.

AuthenticPas************ · Answer

90% approved

How does a long tourist visa history affect DTV approval chances?

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