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Is it advisable to apply for the DTV 5-year visa from New York?

Apr 5, 2025
2 days ago
Steven *********
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I am in new york. Is it best to apply for the dtv 5 year visa from here? I work in real estate in new york. Commission job !
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The discussion revolves around whether to apply for the DTV 5-year visa while in New York or to take advantage of a 60-day visa-free entry to Thailand instead. Several commenters suggest that it may be easier to apply from within the U.S., while others point out the necessity of applying from abroad. The conversation highlights the importance of verifying application locations before proceeding.
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Thaimer ******
And how do you sell house/apartment remote ?
Andi ***********
@Thaimer *****
Houses are sold online nowadays, properties managed online too along with receipt of rents. Landlords, real estate investors have gained DTVS from the London Embassy. If they show how they work online, should not be a problem getting one in NY.
John *********
Yes definitely the best as it’s where you are based, easier in your own Country but let’s not talk about the oddball in Orange
Avalyn *********
Hi. I'm from NY also. If you apply in the states that is the one it states we have to apply at.
Bob **********
Give it a shot you have a letter stating you can work abroad??
Jeff ********
no.. you should do a 60 day visa free entry.
Marianne ********
Jim *******
I knew of one great Irish young man, he was in a job dealing with foreigners. He rented me a great place in BKK. Sukhumwit +, 2007.

He told me, he was employed with that real estate agency to deal with foreigners.
Andi ***********
You can do it from NY, check the DTV group on FB for lots of advice on how to apply.
Matthew *********
@Andi **********
the forum we are on says DTV.
Andi ***********
@Matthew ********
There is a DTV only group . It has way more advice and DTV posts than here.
Graham ******
Up to you but you cannot apply from Thailand
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