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Is it easy to apply for a DTV visa from Bali?

Filippo *******
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have someone applied for DTV visa from Bali recently? was it easy?
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Applying for a DTV visa from Bali has been reported as relatively straightforward by recent applicants. The Thai embassy in Jakarta handles the applications, and there may be additional requirements such as submitting images of all passport pages as supporting documents. The processing time typically ranges from two weeks to one month, depending on how comprehensive the application is. Some applicants have received alternative visa types, such as an ED visa, based on the embassy staff's discretion. It's important to clearly explain your long-term plans in Thailand when applying.
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Yes and was approved an ED for 3 months instead with special date. Asked why this happened and they said it all depends on the person who views your application what they see fit to approve
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Anonymous participant 853 which education route were you going for
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Anonymous participant 811 I wasn't but was going as soft power Muay Thai DTV!
Sherif ********
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was pretty straightforward, but keep in mind that your application will be reviewed by the embassy in Jakarta, so you might need to go there if they request an interview
Kristiina *******
Kristiina *******
Bali goes under Jakarta Embassy - Main extra request they ask if everything else is ok, is images of all pages of passport so can already include them as supporting documents to save time with them asking it.

They are also sometimes issuing Multiple Entry Tourist Visas if they do not think you are fit for DTV, so make sure you explain clearly how your application is more fit for a 5 year visa, not a 6 month one. How you support yourself and what your plan is within these 5 years, not only first 6 months.

Total waiting time there around 2 weeks - 1 month max usually, the more you add when you submit the less you wait.
Filippo *******
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what is METV? I am Italian!
Kristiina *******
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@Filippo ******
Multiple Entry Tourist Visa - Valid for 6 months.
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@Kristiina ******
I don't think for italians there is any METV but might be wrong.
Kristiina *******
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Anonüümne osaleja 780 Italians can definetely apply for METV as its available for all tourists🙏
Robert *******
Robert *******
IT is the same process for people all over the world.

There is only 1 (one) official website who does not change based on your location or your preferences.

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@Robert ******
extra requests always different. Many Thai embassies is ok with basic requirements, but not in Jakarta Indonesia Thai Embassy ❌
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@Sky **************
What is next?

Question was and is " have someone applied for DTV visa from Bali recently? was it easy?"

Answer is and will stay the same, even when others going to explain that you need acces to a printer to print the visa, or a machine to laminate, or be fit enough to row your boat to Thailand.
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@Robert ******
So it's the same people reviewing your documents no matter where you apply from?
Robert *******
Robert *******
Anonymous participant 505 You asked about application, not abour review

To answer you NEW quesiton, NO, review depends on staff at the Thai Embassy.

We do not know how many people are working at the visa section and which person handles your application.

Embassy staff do not make announcements about work details.
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@Robert ******
Yes that's true. Some embassies are stricter than others.

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