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Is Vietnam the best option for applying for a DTV visa for my wife and child?
I applied for my DTV visa before getting to Thailand, then I got my DTV while staying here as a visitor. Now I need to apply for my wife and kid.
Obviously I have to apply from outside. Is Vietnam the best option?
Obviously I have to apply from outside. Is Vietnam the best option?
Answer summary
The user, currently on a visitor visa in Thailand, seeks advice on applying for a DTV visa for their wife and child from outside Thailand, specifically asking if Vietnam is a suitable option. Comments suggest that applying from Vietnam, particularly Hanoi, is efficient, noting a quick turnaround of 1-5 days for approval. It is recommended to have proper documentation, including an English birth certificate and marriage license. Clarifications about needing to activate the DTV visa upon re-entry to Thailand are also discussed, with suggestions for checking options in other countries like Laos.
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Hla ********
How long is the process to get DTV and how much it cost? and you apply your own or through agent?
Kristiina *******
Dependant visa is very easy and probably will be approved where-ever you go. Fastest process in Hanoi. 1-5 days depending which day you apply, approx 3-5 days if more people in the line. Child can come in 1 day. Just make sure you have english birth certificate and marriage license - if not originally in english, adding original+english version is best choice + your passport as well for extra proof. Funds the same, you can support both financially with your 500k even tho minimum 1mil is recommended for better success, but if wife has 500k on her own too, thats also good.
Hla ********
@Kristiina ******
How long is the process to get DTV and how much it cost?Kristiina *******
@Hla *******
Depends where you do. In Hanoi Embassy fee is 340 USD and takes like 4-10 days with the main visa.Kristiina *******
Why i say adding original is a good choice -- I did a dependant visa and i paid 5 euros in my home country online registry to get the english marriage license and it did not have a signature and it looked like 10 year old did the file. We also have only digital signatures in my home country so no physical ones on english statements. Then they asked to see original cause probably didnt believe the english one and i made photo of the physical original one not in english with a stamp and added some wedding photos just in case.
Hesam *********
OPI am assuming I have to do arrival card again. Correct?
DTV_Be*******
Hesam Davachi how long have you been in Thailand on a visitor visa? You do realize you have not activated your DTV (only done when entering the country)? You only have the amount of time in country that your original visa gave you, so make sure you don’t overstay
Kenan ******
Hesam Davachi you need to go out and come back to activate it
Wannikea *********
Yeah you head over to Vietnam and apply for your wife and childs DTV.
All legal and legit like.
All legal and legit like.
Hla ********
@Wannikea ********
can apply through online from vietnam or need to go Thai embassy in vietnam personally to apply?
Brandon ************
@Hla *******
Only have to go in person if they request an interviewHesam *********
OP@Wannikea ********
thank you. I hope it will be smooth processing for themDTV_Be*******
Are you still in Thailand on a visitor visa?
Hesam *********
OPDTV_BegPecker yes
MK ****
i kept hearing it wasn't a good idea to arrive before your dtv was approved
MK ****
DTV_BegPecker well mine came in today so I am all set for next monday.. lol
DTV_Be*******
@MK ***
it really isn’t
James ********
Hesam Davachi you do realize that your DTV Visa has not been activated.
You returned to Thailand before the DTV visa was approved.
You are VERY lucky that you were not requested for an interview with the Thai Embassy or Consulate and asked to send the Thai Embassy or Consulate a copy of EVERY PAGE of your passport.
Is your passport nation IRAN?
And your family members also from Iran?
Where did you submit your DTV Visa Application?
Did you personally submit the DTV visa Application using the Evisa online application system?
What is the date you entered Thailand?
What is the date your DTV Visa was issued,?
Where are you now in Thailand?
Where are your family members now? In Thailand?
In My opinion...Vientiane Laos may be a BETTER choice for you to obtain the DTV visa for your dependents.
You returned to Thailand before the DTV visa was approved.
You are VERY lucky that you were not requested for an interview with the Thai Embassy or Consulate and asked to send the Thai Embassy or Consulate a copy of EVERY PAGE of your passport.
Is your passport nation IRAN?
And your family members also from Iran?
Where did you submit your DTV Visa Application?
Did you personally submit the DTV visa Application using the Evisa online application system?
What is the date you entered Thailand?
What is the date your DTV Visa was issued,?
Where are you now in Thailand?
Where are your family members now? In Thailand?
In My opinion...Vientiane Laos may be a BETTER choice for you to obtain the DTV visa for your dependents.
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