How quickly did you get your DTV approved, and what was the application process like?

Oct 5, 2024
a month ago
Braydon *********
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Just got my DTV, it took 24 hrs to get approved.

Now I'm currently waiting on my wife's and my son's. We'll see how this goes.
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User recently received approval for a DTV visa within 24 hours and is now awaiting visas for his wife and son. The conversation includes inquiries about the application process, categories of the visa, and financial requirements, reflecting shared experiences and timelines from others who have applied.
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Gary ******
Thought that if you apply for a spouse (wife) DTV then you had to show evidence of your husbands accepted visa, obviously if you apply together then you can't do that. I have got mine, now applying for wife's
Braydon *********
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yep i got mine, then i used that to finish the app for my wife and my son.
Chris *****
Congratulations 🥂 here I am, 36 days later and still not approved.
Braydon *********
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wierd, i wonder why there's such a huge discrepancy in turnover time.
Chris *****
@Braydon ********
LA consulate. It’s one of the worst.
James *******
Amazeballs, high 5 , yay haaaaa
Jirka ********
Where did you apply?
Ron ********
Bonus 24hrs !
Andrew *******
Did you have to show $14k for each family member? So $42k in total or did you just show $14k for the whole family.
Braydon *********
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@Andrew ******
just submitted the apps for my wife and son, no idea yet.

However, the bank we used to show proof has 42k+ just to be safe.

I would imagine since it's 3 separate people, they want to see 500k x 3.
Siggi *******
@Braydon ********
no as this visas are dependent you don't need to show any money for dependents
Gary ******
@Siggi ******
that is not what the DTV page says, it states 500k baht for spouse
Munna ******
Congratulations 🥂 where did you apply?
Chris *********
What did you get it for ?
Klee **************
Yup ours was very fast too
Tod *********
Where did you apply? what category did you apply under?
Braydon *********
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Worcation, online through the Thai Embassy in LA
Sonny ******
@Braydon ********
. Without getting into your finances too much, did you have to show THB 1.5million for the 3 of you ? I am going to apply soon with my 2 children.
Braydon *********
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@Sonny *****
I just submitted the applications for my wife and my son, so I'll get back to you on the results.
Lola ********
@Braydon ********
dang I applied online through that embassy 2 weeks ago and am still not approved…
Tod *********
really quick turn around for that consulate,

Did they require proof of filing taxes? Some people said the US consulates were asking for that
Braydon *********
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@Tod ********
I shared 4 months of bankstatements at 8 paystubs, they didn't ask for any Tax docs
Ron ********
@Braydon ********
hell ya! I quite paying taxes after moving to Thailand it's incredibly easy to follow those laws here,

So good to know.
Sylvia ********
@Ron *******
Thailand also tax expats, they have new laws starting this year to check all income so be prepared What is the new tax law in Thailand in 2024 for foreigners?

If a foreigner derives income from sources outside Thailand, such income is subject to income tax if the two following conditions are met: such income has been earned in any tax year starting from 1 January 2024 onward by a foreigner who stays in Thailand for 180 days or more in a tax (calendar) year, and; such income ...
Ron ********
Sylvia Corley previously, however if your a little savvy you can setup foriegn accts and work the system to avoid excessive taxation by another nation, I spend enough here Ill never pay taxes twice, eh 😜
Andrew *******
@Braydon ********
crazy, my friend applied with softpower, had submit a W4 and it’s been 4 weeks since he applied
Waqar ******
@Braydon ********
closing balance 500k bath?