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How long does it typically take to get approved for a DTV visa in Thailand?

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Jan 3, 2025

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Fontaine **************

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I’m curious how long the process is taking people to get approved for their DTV visa? I’m in America and I’m a self-employed digital nomad. I appreciate your input

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The processing time for the DTV visa varies significantly depending on the embassy or consulate. Some users report quick approvals within days, such as 2 hours to 5 days. Others experienced longer wait times, up to 3-1/2 weeks. It's recommended to check the specific processing times published on the embassy's website where you plan to apply.

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Paul ********

Received my remote worker DTV 2 hours after uploading my application to the e-Visa site. I used the Vancouver consulate in Canada. That was July 31st. Wife received her spousal DTV based off mine the next day.

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Fontaine **************

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That has to be a record for the fastest they’ve done it!

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We couldn't believe it.

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Jana **************

APPLIED on line to the Thai Embassy in D. C. Dec. 30. APPROVED today, Jan. 3.

Received a Soft DTV using classes from Discover Thai Nature discoverthainature.com

(Classes cost 10,000+ baht, but look really interesting. Owner sent required receipt and registration within 15 minutes of signing up and paying for the class.)

1. Filled out the online application

2. Sent:

A. Required passport page

B. Recent photo

C. Electric bill as proof of location

D. Front page of bank statement

E. Discover Thai Nature enrollment certificate

That was it. Good luck!

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That’s pretty quick! I sent all the exact same information except I’m going the digital nomad route so I sent in my businesses LLC registration. Also just sent in a driver’s license as proof of where I am now. Hoping for a quick turnaround as my trip is in three weeks🩵🇹🇭🙏🙏

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@Fontaine *************

good luck!

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Adam *********

I’m self employed too applied on 2nd Jan late evening 10pm they requested additional documents yesterday 2pm Hanoi time. So let’s see

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Fontaine **************

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🙏🙏

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Dany ********

took me 4 or 5 days in july/august in germany… recent posts here look like 15-20 business days for the same embassy… i would guess holiday season plays a big role

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Robert ***********

Just had a friend get his approval out of Wash DC. Was 3-

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Fontaine **************

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that’s just about my timeframe. I’d hate to have to change my flight and other plans. From what I hear, it’s not a good idea to go to Thailand before you get your DTV approved. There may be issues leaving and coming back to activate it ?? 🤷‍♂️

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Obviously anything is possible but I have not seen anyone who likes in the US and has their application "Pending" being asked for more info after the first week. Myself and my 2 friends were both asked for additional documents within 72 hours of initial filing and once went to pending approval, never heard anything else except the DTV was approved. Of course there is always that possibility but you will probably be ok. I don't think I would try that in Vietnam or Laos or Cambodia. Very unpredictable there from what has been posted. Good luck!

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@Robert **********

Thanks for your reply my friend, .. And that 3

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weeks that your friend was waiting was probably during the holidays too, adding a few days.

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He received his approval on the 23rd of December

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Christopher ******

1 week

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that’s pretty quick brother. It seems to depend on where people are applying from and what documents they’re sending in and definitely over the holidays slowed others down.

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Each embassy and consulate has their own processing time and they have their estimated time published on their webpages. Some take months for approval, other 5 days. I advise you to check for the processing time at the embassy or consulate serving your area of US (if that is where you plan to apply).

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Good advice, thank you🙏

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Cameron *********

HCM, SP Muay Thai

Applied evisa late 24th Dec.

Additional docs request 2nd Jan.

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@Cameron ********

thanks for your update. You’re dealing with the holiday season of Christmas and New Year’s.

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