How long do we have to wait to apply for the DTV 5-year visa after leaving Thailand?

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Feb 1, 2025

a day ago

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Hi my Husband & I are currently in Vietnam after using up our 60 day visa, we are going to apply for the DTV 5 year visa. How long do we have to wait before applying given that we have only left Thailand for 3 weeks now, is it still 30-60 days before we can apply or because it’s the DTV can we apply online straight away? Many thanks 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The couple can apply for the DTV 5 year visa immediately after leaving Thailand, without needing to wait for 30-60 days. They can apply online through the embassy while in Vietnam.

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Leigh ************

I would apply sooner rather than leave it along time . If you go back to thailand you get your 60 days again

a day ago

Brandon ************

You don't have to wait any amount of time. As long as you are in Vietnam you can apply through the embassy using the e-visa system.

a day ago

Clare **********

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@Brandon ***********

Brilliant thanks for your reply, we have all the necessary paperwork & signed up with the cooking school before leaving Thailand, we had already booked up hotels in Vietnam for two weeks time. So will probably apply after a few days! Also sorry any Ideas on roughly how long the DTV will take for both of us to be approved? Given that I will be the dependable person as his wife.

a day ago

Clare **********

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@Brandon ***********

thank you we won’t be going to an embassy just application via E-Visa online as embassy’s are no longer taking walk in applications in vietnam. But great advise!! Thank you. 🙏

a day ago

Jon ******

@Clare *********

Dependable person?? What does that make

@Stephen ****************

🤔😎😁

a day ago

Clare **********

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@Jon *****

don’t worry 😉 I will cook & clean for you though, as you’re not rude like a certain someone!!

a day ago

Clare **********

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@Jon *****

fek off Jon 🤣! Harry x x

a day ago

Clare **********

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@Jon *****

my old man 👴 doesn’t mean I’ll cook & clean though! 🤣 (jokes)

a day ago

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Clare **********

Brandon ************

@Clare *********

I believe they say 10 working days. You'd want to check the website of the Thai embassy or consulate you'll be using, since there are 2 in Vietnam. I'd apply sooner rather than later.

Take note as this is very important. If you are going to be applying for a DTV for one of you through taking a course, and the other will be getting a dependent DTV visa, you will have to double the time. The first person must apply, wait, and RECEIVE the DTV visa first. And then the 2nd person can apply after the first one is received. That's because one of the required documents in order to apply for the dependent DTV is a copy of the primary person's already issued DTV visa.

a day ago

John **********

@Brandon ***********

10 working days each. As she's going apply as his spouse she needs to wait until his DTV has been issued before she can apply.

@Clare *********

a day ago

Brandon ************

@John *********

I updated my reply before you finished typing yours :)

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Brandon ************