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How fast is the approval process for a Thailand Dental Treatment Visa (DTV) from the London Embassy?

Sep 7, 2024
2 years ago
Paul *******
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I got my DTV from the London Embassy today it took 1 working day full respect to the embassy staff.

I am getting some dental treatment in Chiang Mai(soft powers)

It was the easiest visa I have applied for yet.
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The user received their DTV (Dental Treatment Visa) from the London Embassy in just one working day and praised the efficiency of the staff. They are set to undergo dental treatment in Chiang Mai, specifically involving two appointments for a rear crown. Several comments inquire about the specifics of the treatment, the necessary documentation required for the visa, and the procedures for applying for the DTV online. The discussion reveals that an appointment letter from a dental clinic is adequate for the visa application, and there’s curiosity about the implications of obtaining a dental visa related to future travels and appointments.
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Michael ********
Be interesting to see when you need to go out after 180 days and come back if immigration want an update to future dental appointments
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Paul *******
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@Michael *******
yes it will.

I will update if that happens.

I am back in England for Christmas so guess I will find out in January when returning to Thailand.
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David *******
@Paul ******
it never mentions dental work as a reason to have a DTV visa on anything??..did they accept it no problem or question??..
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Paul *******
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@David ******
it says hospital/ medical centre but at the London embassy dental is acceptable.

So as per my post it took 1 working day and no problem or question.
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Andy **********
Do they request an actual flight booking, from the UK to Thailand??
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Paul *******
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@Andy *********
they ask for it on the application but you don’t have to attach the flight booking
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Robert ********
You applied in person on online?
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Paul *******
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@Robert *******
on line it’s the only way at the London embassy I believe.

But very quick and easy and I am no computer expert.
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Mar *****
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in UK and many European and western Embassies its online E-Visa you can't go to apply in person ...
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Roger ********
Brilliant! How long is the treatment scheduled to take?
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Paul *******
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@Roger *******
2 appointments 1 in October 1 in November and a possibility of more appointments.

I hope that helps.
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Roger ********
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it does🙏cheers
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David ********
An appointment letter was enough evidence? Or you needed some extra documents from the dental clinic?
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Nanny **********
An appointment letter from any dental clinic or partner dental clinic with government.
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Paul *******
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@David *******
just a letter
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Chris *********
@Paul ******
which Dental Clinic?
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Graham *******
I have earache do think I can get a DTV?
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Tim ***********
@Graham ******
absolutely! I got mine from telling the immigration officer that I was hung over and need to see a doctor in Thailand.
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Martha **********
Amazing! Congratulations!.

Is your dental treatment something you'll get done throughout several months? Invisalign or something like that?
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Paul *******
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no 2 appointments rear crown as my other reply hope that helps
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Rafael *******
Have you paid in advance, or was just the appointment sufficient already?
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Paul *******
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@Rafael ******
no payment
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Mar *****
please can you elaborate on some of the details you gave regarding the dental work to be carried out...? thanks
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Graham *******
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His teeth are perfect, just his gums have to come out
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Paul *******
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@Mar ****
it was work I am going to have carried out on a rear crown. I have two appointments with a possibility of more latter,

That was in the letter from the dentist.

Hope that helps.
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Upasaka ********
@Paul ******
Do you mind sharing what the letter from the dentist said because I also have a dental appointment but it is just an appointment card.
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Paul *******
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@Upasaka *******
hope that helps I would recommend at least
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appointments over a few months
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Paul *******
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@Paul ******
That’s brilliant thank you for all the advice. I need some dental work too, What dentist in chiang mai?
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Mar *****
Hi Paul,
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Andrew ************
That sounds wonderful
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Tod *********
Congrats, that's crazy fast approval (y)

Enjoy your visa 🙂

Thanx for the update
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