Answereda year ago
How long does it typically take to get a DTV visa approved in Thailand?
Got my DTV approved from London today. Just in time as I fly on Thursday! It took approx 7 working days from uploading my documents. Happy to give any info on what I did to help anyone with the process.
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A user shared their experience of getting a DTV visa approved in London within 7 working days. They encourage others to ask questions about the process since they are willing to provide information. Commenters discussed their own experiences, asking about document submissions such as bank statements and flight tickets, and concerns about the approval timeline.
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NNan ****
It’s have interview or not? And you are London local?
Tim *********
OP@NNan ***
No interview. I've not heard of anybody having an interview in the UK. I don't live London anymore. You just upload all your documents to the Thai visa website.
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant 198 Yea, he did as noted in his reply to Marlon
Anonymous ******************
Did you show 3 months statements of your savings ?
Tim *********
OPAnonymous participant 198I showed 3 months of statements but only the most recent showed the whole
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0 baht.
Renee **************
Yes. Yes. Yes. I need that information Right Here ✅️
Tim *********
OP@Renee *************
let me know if I can help.
James ********
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.
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.
Tim *********
OP@James *******
Yes, got mine printed out ready.Clare *****
@James *******
I have it in my passport. But those that have laminated the e-visa have no problem. You are far less likely to loose (or damage) if laminated.Clare *****
Get stamped correctly: I google 180 days from today.
Let the internet do the maths.
Let the internet do the maths.
James ********
@Clare ****
Thai Immigration counts the day you arrive as day #1.Anonymous ******************
That’s great news! Congratulations.
I am Still waiting for mine! After 16 days. It says pending approval since last Friday
How long did you wait for after status moved to “pending approval”?
I am Still waiting for mine! After 16 days. It says pending approval since last Friday
How long did you wait for after status moved to “pending approval”?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 897 I am the same right now. London Embassy, paid on the 20th, asked for more documents on the 24th, now been “pending approval” since the 27th. Taking surprisingly longer than I’ve seen for other people, so hoping that isn’t a bad sign!
Tim *********
OPAnonymous participant 179what have they asked for? What documents did you upload?
Tim *********
OPAnonymous participant 179oh ok, good luck!
Anonymous ******************
@Tim ********
I was asked for the following documents... letter from my employer/client stating my position and ability to work abroad, tax return or calculation and a formal consent letter where I detail I understand the visa terms. All very straight forward documents.Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 179 sorry to hear that! I wonder if your travel date is further out?
Mine is in early Dec to reach Thailand, but I am travelling to another country end of Oct for a month, so would really want to get it before I leave the UK
Mine is in early Dec to reach Thailand, but I am travelling to another country end of Oct for a month, so would really want to get it before I leave the UK
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 897 Mine was start-mid december as well. Could potentially be related to that - I was also not asked to submit any proof of flight booking.
Fabian ***********
Anonymous participant 897 where did you apply from?
Anonymous ******************
@Fabian **********
London embassyTim *********
OP@Niels ******
No, I don't think they would ask you to do that in the UK, although don't quote me on that.
Niels *******
Anonym deltager 897 Did you have to show up at the Embassy ?
Tim *********
OPAnonymous participant 897I'm not sure, a few days I think.
Anonymous ******************
@Tim ********
is your travel date further out or very soon?Tim *********
OPAnonymous participant 897I'm at the airport now!
Tang *****
Well done, got mine in 48 hours.
Marlon *******
Congratulations Tim. Which DTV category did you apply? Did you submit bank statements with stamp from the bank? Were you asked to provide flight ticket?
Tim *********
OP@Marlon ******
Hi, I applied through workation. I submitted 3 months of statements but only the last one showed the *****
0 bahr. I got printed statements from the bank and they stamped them for me. I provided my actual flight number that was already booked. I also provided a work contract and a letter stating my employment and that I could work remotely. Hope that helps.
Emmanuel *******
@Tim ********
hi Tim, was the letter stating your employment and that you could work remotely addressed to the Thai embassy? I submitted one that simply said “to whom it may concern”.
James **********
@Tim ********
where you heading to bowler?Clare *****
@Tim ********
Really nice post and responses. Expect you will manage to help many!Activity
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