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How long does the DTV visa approval process take and what documents are required?

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Aug 18, 2025

2 days ago

Anonymous *************

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DTV: Approved 

1) Submitted in Philipines at the end of the day on 8/11

2) asked for extra documents on 8/14 (credit card statements  showing that i actually paid for the 1 year thai power course)

3) approved around 11 AM 8/18.  5 years.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The DTV visa was submitted in the Philippines on 8/11, with additional documents requested on 8/14, and it was approved on 8/18, allowing for a duration of 5 years. There is a discussion around the types of documents that can show proof of payment, such as credit card statements or letters from institutions. Additionally, it's recommended to print out the approval email to show during travel and at entry into Thailand.

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Anonymous ******************

how long you had the 500k in the bank account?

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

Morgane **********

Great Congrats. They asked for a credit card statement or a letter from gym saying you paid would have been enough ?

2 days ago

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Morgane **********

What was your experience with getting a DTV visa approved from the Thailand embassy in London?

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13 days ago

How can one obtain a 5-year DTV visa for Thailand?

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14 days ago