Answered2 years ago
Is the quote of 260,000 baht for DTV visa processing reasonable?
I have contacted a visa agent about getting help with the DTV. They told me it would be 130,000baht each for myself and my husband ( total 260,000baht). That sounds a little outrageous but I've never done this before. Please advise! Thank you!
Answer summary
The original poster questions the high fees quoted by a visa agent for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) application, totaling 260,000 baht for two applicants. Multiple comments advise against using an agent, highlighting that the application fee is significantly lower (around 10,000 baht), and many expats suggest that the process can be easily handled personally. Comments reinforce that the alleged agent's price is considered outrageous, potentially indicating a scam, and offer various resources and experiences of individuals who successfully navigated the visa application themselves.
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Pomm ****
daylight robbery
Pierre ********
Does. A. K
after a numeral mean. Bhatt ?
90 k. Means. 90 bhat ????
after a numeral mean. Bhatt ?
90 k. Means. 90 bhat ????
Pomm ****
@Pierre *******
k is thousandPierre ********
Pomm ****
@Pierre *******
correct!
Bayaning *******
Tell us the of this agency please? It is cheaper kap
John ********
My wife and I are within weeks of applying for the DTV and we will 100% do it ourselves. Step one: identify/confirm which Thai Embassy or Consultate you'll be going through. Call them to confirm, as the requirement vary slightly between different consulates. In our case, since we are Residents of Texas (USA), we MUST go through the Thai Embassy in Washington DC. Step two: ask the Embassy staff that processes visas - all of your questions, because they are the ones that will review, approve, or deny your application, no one else. They are very friendly and helpful. With their help, it seems the process will be quite simple. Good luck! John
Norasiah ******
Much cheaper to do it yourself, just require a bit of patience sometimes depending on the embassy! Good luck!
Dennis *********
Because it a 5 year visa
No money for agent every year
If the are requiring all the normal information anything more then 5000 baht is too much. I could help with soft power for 4000 baht if you have 500K in bank
Plus the cost of class.
No money for agent every year
If the are requiring all the normal information anything more then 5000 baht is too much. I could help with soft power for 4000 baht if you have 500K in bank
Plus the cost of class.
Mark ********
Make sure you also give them a 20,000 baht tip👍
Moshi *****
sod the Agent do it yourself.
Preston **********
Don’t do it. Just go with the Thai embassy in the country your applying from
Min **********
Any agent that can do it cheaper. I'm interested too
Chrisna **********
Just do the application yourself, if you meet all the legal requirements, you don't need the agent.. if you DON'T meet the requirements then, good luck..
Luit *****************
It looks like a high price, but to tell if it is reasonable we also have to know your situation, and what is included in the price.
Leo *********
Don’t pay this amount of money. This is not worth, do it by yourself, it will cost you 10 times less.
Very low risk to get rejected if you have all necessary documents and using the e-visa system.
260K is crazy ☠️
Very low risk to get rejected if you have all necessary documents and using the e-visa system.
260K is crazy ☠️
William ********
@Friendly *********************
this is a legitimate agency based in Bangkok and Pattaya. I have used them for border runs.
They deal with all kinds of Visa.
I recommend You contact them they will give you a much better price.
Sean *******
You've still to provide the same documents so...
THAI ******************************
This seems much too high.
Please consult our team via line:
Our fees start at 8,000 thb, and go up depending on what type of assistance is needed.
However, you might be able to complete the application on your own. This group has many helpful posts, and if you have specific questions about the process, the members are happy to assist you for free.
Please consult our team via line:
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Our fees start at 8,000 thb, and go up depending on what type of assistance is needed.
However, you might be able to complete the application on your own. This group has many helpful posts, and if you have specific questions about the process, the members are happy to assist you for free.
Travis *******
My family of 4 was just quoted 55,000B TOTAL. I would shop around a bit more lol.
Min **********
@Travis ******
which agent?
David ********
You don’t need an agent do it yourself. Easy process!
Mike **********
I would get different quotes from several agencies and yes you will get a better price
Alain ***********
Run away
Nick *****************
ridiculous quotation :(
Rune ********
My mate got it online, with a dentist appointment
Michael *******
Using these leeches fuels corruption and makes it harder for those of us who wish to handle our own visa applications and renewals. Try renewing a driving license in Phuket if you need evidence of what happens - 3 months or pay and it’s done tomorrow.
Simon ********
Very overpriced, you can get 30k if you have funds, and around 80k without funds
Rob ******
Just do it yourself. It tells you how on the immigration website.
Kim *****
My husband did his own online... $400 usd
Emily *********
Speak with
@Settle ***********
- Amanda knows her stuff and has affordable rates
Will ************
You can only apply for the DTV from outside Thailand. You apply via Evisa to the countries Embassy you are in and remain there until its either approved or refused. You will have to prove you are in that country and can be asked to attend interview.
Jamie ******
You have to do it with your home country embassy just do it online
Simon ********
@Jamie *****
not correct, most agents use Laos consulate. Can apply Dtv most Thai consulates
Sum *****
if you need an agent for this micky mouse visa you are doing something wrong.
Duane *************
I had a friend that was an over stay and paid agent
*****
baht to fix and then one day police came and deported him
Shane ************
Cheslyn ***********
Report those people immediately
Shayne **********
I'm learning Muay Thai in Chiang Mai
20k baht for my 2 weeks in Taiwan including flights .
Approximately 70k -100k TOTAL COST including basic travel for the 5.5 years.
5.5 years of not dealing with immigration - priceless.
*****
baht for paperwork and 6 months training.20k baht for my 2 weeks in Taiwan including flights .
*****
NTD for the actual visa. Approval time around 8 days.Approximately 70k -100k TOTAL COST including basic travel for the 5.5 years.
5.5 years of not dealing with immigration - priceless.
Peter *********
Contact Thai Visa Centre. They are very good.
Matthew *********
Most agency are around
*****
. I have never in my life seen somebody ask for that. That's insane
Larry ********
Way overpriced. I paid ฿8000.
Duane *************
I never use agents for anything and found out it's not that difficult
Kool *******
If you don't have the bt500,000 it gets expensive, as you are finding out.
Pomm ****
@Kool ******
saving of 500k, if not healthcare policy which cover the whole of your stay will be needed. The whole of your stay I assume it's 180 days minimum, let's say 10 months. Not sure if anyone has gone for this option.
Graham ******
@Kool ******
yes, ironically half of the 500k 555
Henrik *****
If not having the money, don’t apply until the requirements can be fullfilled.
Anne ***********
Here and another groups have enough help to do it online!
That visa you can not apply inside Thailand, always some embassy. Just ask demands wich country you are gonna make it (what are demands and needs, here is lots of story about diffenrent countries) and just start. They ask more documents if there is not all, it won’t rejected right away.
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That visa you can not apply inside Thailand, always some embassy. Just ask demands wich country you are gonna make it (what are demands and needs, here is lots of story about diffenrent countries) and just start. They ask more documents if there is not all, it won’t rejected right away.
Anna *********
I think this price is for someone who doesn't have any documents and probably money on their accounts, but still this is overpriced deal
Pete ********
My agent can do for 85k a person
That includes visa , hotel for 5 nights and return flights from Thailand to Cambodia .
You don’t need any documents or money in the bank literally just give the passport . They arrange all the documents and it’s 100% approved before you pay …..
Let me know if you need his details ….. very good well known agent he was even on tv recently
That includes visa , hotel for 5 nights and return flights from Thailand to Cambodia .
You don’t need any documents or money in the bank literally just give the passport . They arrange all the documents and it’s 100% approved before you pay …..
Let me know if you need his details ….. very good well known agent he was even on tv recently
Bonnie *********
@Pete *******
send to me pleaseSamuel **********
@Pete *******
could you send details to me please
Brandi *******
@Pete *******
but to get the DTV approved you must have funds in the bank there's no way around that
John ********
@Pete *******
PM me too please mate.
Tony *********
@Pete *******
Me too please, cheers.
Kevin **********
@Pete *******
me too. Thanks
Mia ********
@Pete *******
please can u send me his details too Pete 🥰🙏
Luke ********
@Pete *******
can you message me his details pleasePete ********
@Luke *******
just sent you themHenrik *****
Do it yourself, the agents can’t do much help anyway, since you have to apply outside Thailand only, and you have to physical be in the country, where you apply.
You also have to supply all the documents yourself anyway, so why pay somebody else to send them in to the Embassy.
You can start making an application at
You can pause it at any step, and start up again from where you left ( Make screendumps of every page, for extra safety).
Do not support corruption, by using agents.
You also have to supply all the documents yourself anyway, so why pay somebody else to send them in to the Embassy.
You can start making an application at
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You can pause it at any step, and start up again from where you left ( Make screendumps of every page, for extra safety).
Do not support corruption, by using agents.
Luigi ***********
To have more certainties with a reasonable cost corresponding to your specific request I recommend " THAI VISA CENTRE."
The team will be clear and available to satisfy your needs.
The team will be clear and available to satisfy your needs.
Sino *****
Inbox Plz
Max **********
Nothing is easy at Immigration use a highly recommended Visa Agent. 260,00 does look an excessive price.
Jon **********
If using an agent and soft power option without any soft power I.e no Muay Thai classes. People are saying when you extend for 6 months at immigration they want to see full evidence of original application. So best case is you would always have to do a border bounce. Can anyone clarify ?
Henrik *****
not related question, make your own thread, for best specific answer to that question.
Jon ****
It’s much more affordable to do yourself and it’s not that difficult, but you must be outside of Thailand apply.
Chris *******
If you do not qualify and things are being "handled" then you have to pay exorbitant amounts.
So the obvious question of the OP is do you qualify, money in bank etc. Or is the agent "fixing" it?
If you qualify yes it's fairly simple.
So the obvious question of the OP is do you qualify, money in bank etc. Or is the agent "fixing" it?
If you qualify yes it's fairly simple.
Norbert **********
Go to Fabro agency, they have a very good reputation.
Janelle *****
That’s insane lol. It’s so easy to do yourself
Christopher ********
I did it myself it was easy
Braulio *********
Let the agent make her fee, free market
William ********
Yes please, what agency gave you this price ?
This is an outrageous price. As other people have mentioned it's actually better to do it yourself.
Look on the Thai website it's pretty explanatory what's required.
Just you need to prove documents and the minimum amount of money in the bank.
Please give the name of this agency so we can all leave salty reviews 🤣🤣
This is an outrageous price. As other people have mentioned it's actually better to do it yourself.
Look on the Thai website it's pretty explanatory what's required.
Just you need to prove documents and the minimum amount of money in the bank.
Please give the name of this agency so we can all leave salty reviews 🤣🤣
Tim ********
Are you should that it isn't 13,000 and 26,000?
Sasi ************
The same difference; I did all of my immigration paperwork by myself, my PR and ultimately the USA. citizenship . From my point of view all immigrations process are very transparent and straightforward, no need to pay anyone to do it for you.
Doing all of it on my own I’ve learned and able to did it for my two children. That save me ten thousands dollars.
Doing all of it on my own I’ve learned and able to did it for my two children. That save me ten thousands dollars.
John ********
Contact Peter at One Stop Visas very honest
Mike *******
That is ridiculous amount of money
David *******
49K in Pattaya
Kannan **************
@David ******
Details brothet
Daniel ******
@David ******
where at? Cheapest I’ve found in Pattaya is 90k
Av **********
@Daniel *****
outside immigration literally the ppl with the yellow shirts on in pattaya
Ruel *******
Echoing others comment. Attempt to do it yourself first. Join the DTV FB group and search for information there. Don’t get disappointed with rude remarks from others. Nice and helpful people also exist that will help you but exert effort by searching information in the FB group first and ask for clarifications.
Todd *********
@Ruel ******
yep, when I go through any comments section and see rude responses I just block those people, that way when I decide to make a post hopefully I've filtered out most of the numbnuts555
Jaco *****************
@Todd ********
Great idea! I will follow this protocol in future. It is probably the same toxic sociopaths that put everyone down....If not sociopaths, then severe testosterone depletion if a male person. They need to get medical help
Cliff *********
Tell us what type of work you do that will qualify for DTV…
Shayne **********
@Cliff ********
you don't have to work to get a DTV. Medical and other soft power solutions.
Andrew *********
Which agency quoted you that price??
Rod ********
Outrageous
Benjamin *********
Application fee is 10,000 baht. And it's very easy to do yourself, there's no need for a visa agent for DTV. This sounds like a total rip off and possible scam.
Kim *****
@Benjamin ********
I agree... that's ridiculousJoe *********
To prevent potential issues with authorities, consider using an agency. Unfortunately, some officials can be difficult, even with perfect documentation.
I experienced this near Poi Pet when switching from an ED to a tourist visa, despite having a pre-approved visa from the Phnom Penh Thai embassy.
However, my current work visa process was seamless thanks to an agency (and the HR at my workplace).
I experienced this near Poi Pet when switching from an ED to a tourist visa, despite having a pre-approved visa from the Phnom Penh Thai embassy.
However, my current work visa process was seamless thanks to an agency (and the HR at my workplace).
Nick *******
@Joe ********
nothing to do with what she wants. Stay on topic if ur going to replyJoe *********
@Nick ******
I am mostly certainly on topic. Pmsl.Wylie *******
@Joe ********
you're talking about something completely different. One, you say you had a pre-approved tourist visa from Phnom Penh so the "difficulties" you are talking about must be at the border with the immigration officer. Two, you had difficulties because of the previous education visa. Getting an agent to help obtain the visa does not help with any potential difficulties upon entry with the immigration officers.Joe *********
@Wylie ******
That was part of my point all along. Evidently, you lack reading comprehension - rather than myself.I'm not going to waste my time writing lengthy comments, though.
Wylie *******
@Joe ********
not once did you say the agent accompanied you at the border. That is a completely different story and quite and important part you left out. Interesting that after all this back and forth you finally decide to mention that. If you had then I would have actually agreed with you. Please also quote my exact words on which comment I have backtracked on. My stance all along has been using an agent to GET the visa does not help you at the border. Now you're changing the story to include the agent accompanying you.
Joe *********
@Wylie ******
In my experience, that's incorrect. When I entered the country on my current work visa, the agent was with us at the border. I think you might be the one who requires some reading comprehension, and you have completely backtracked on prior comments. You truly ought to get a clue, (insert insult here).
Wylie *******
@Joe ********
dude, you need to learn some reading comprehension. Not once have I stated that using an agent may make things easier to GET the visa. An agent can even help make things go easier if you are doing a border bounce. I am not disagreeing with either of those points.What I have said repeatedly is using an agent to get the visa does absolutely nothing to help you when you are standing in front of the IO at the border. Which was the point you were trying to make in your original comment. The officer has no clue whether or not you used an agent to get the visa, nor do they care. The issue you had at the border was because education visas are an automatic red flag, especially when returning on a tourist visa. Seriously, get a clue you clown.🤡
Joe *********
@Wylie ******
Xenophonia and corruption thrive in Thailand. Use an agent for visa issues/applications to avoid potential problems.A. They speak the language.
B. Authorities are used to agents, typically seeing the same agents weekly.
C. You'll avoid having to pay bribes or hidden fees.
D. Less likely to be declined.
If you're obtaining a visa, it's best to get it from one of the Thai embassies in Laos. Use an agency to apply for, pick up, and stamp in the visa. This will avoid a lot of issues, regardless of visa type.
Wylie *******
@Joe ********
what the hell are you arguing about then? You're initial comment recommends getting an agent to prevent issues with authorities and then you go on to give an example of issues that an agent can do absolutely nothing about. No agent could solve the issues you had so why even mention them as if it applied?Joe *********
@Wylie ******
14) Obviously! Plus, having an agent does help with both visa applications and at the border. If you're applying for a work visa, an agent isn't needed for the paperwork (unless your job is with an education agency).Wylie *******
@Joe ********
I'm not denying it helps to get the visa. Your initial comment only mentions the difficulty you had entering the country with the immigration officer. Your issue was also due to previously having the education visa. An agent can't help anyone with either of those.Joe *********
@Wylie ******
5) It actually helps, though. 8) Because they can speak Thai to the authorities. It goes a long way.
Mike ************
overpriced
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