How long does it take to get a DTV visa and what are the requirements for dependents?

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It took 20 days to get my DTV visa for myself and my 2 sons. No agency I came to stay with a friend for 23 days. I arrived in the October 5th in New Jersey and day 2 I submitted to get my FBI background check. It took an hour. Then on I applied for my DTV soft power Muay Thai on October 8th. I called about my pending documents status on October 20th, the staff said they will look into it. I received approval from Chicago Thai embassy on the 22nd of October. I submitted my son’s dependent DTV that day. Holiday on the 23rd. Dependent DTV approved October 26th.

Soft power DTV
1. Passport
2. Update photo 
3. Savings account that showed 4 months of savings 500k+ baht. With each month balance highlighted. 
4. Muay Thai documents from the school. Making sure the documents they provided match what the Chicago Thai consulate asked for
5. Copy of my South Dakota drivers license and all my bank statements had the same address highlighted 
6. FBI background check as well
7. I had a copy of my lease and had my landlord fill out T.30 for me.

They did not ask for any additional information from me.

Depends DTV
1. Passport 
2. Updated Photo 
3. Highlighted bank statement with 500k+ for myself and my 2 sons. A statement saying I will support them through out my DTV signed with where the money was coming from. 
4. Picture of my South Dakota driver license and attached the front page of my 1040 tax return that shows them as dependents of mine with my same address.
5. A statement about how FBI agency and police do not do background checks on minors under 15 and that I vouch that they do not have a criminal background and attached my FBI background check. 
6. Copy of original Birth Certificate

It took 22 days from submission to completion for myself and dependents.

I did it myself with the help of AI Claude organizing the project and documentation needed and looking over everything to make sure there was no errors.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user provided a detailed account of their experience obtaining a DTV visa for themselves and their two sons, stating it took 22 days from submission to approval. They detailed the requirements for both their DTV visa and their sons' dependent visas, including necessary documents such as passports, bank statements, and background checks. The community members engaged with follow-up questions about the FBI background check process and proof of residency.

James ******** · Answer

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

Michael ******* · Answer

Please let us know where you went to obtain the FBI background check.

David ********* · Answer

Hi. For the background check did you just link through the fbi website and do through here ?

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Rae ********** · Answer

Drivers license proves residency and your bank statement with same address

Seth ****************** · Answer

What if you live with your family for free in the US, i don’t have a leave or rental agreement, how would i prove my residency? I have all my mail, drivers license and bank statement going to that address.

How long does it take to get a DTV visa and what are the requirements for dependents?

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