Answered2 years ago
What are the advantages of switching from a Non-O visa to a DTV visa in Thailand?
Hello folks,
Just landed in BKK, (don Mueang airport), first entry on DTV. No question asked by IO.
I went thru the lane for Thai passports as I was traveling with my wife and son.
Switched from non O to DTV as I see it more convenient (no re entry permit, no harsh documentation requested for renewals)
Just landed in BKK, (don Mueang airport), first entry on DTV. No question asked by IO.
I went thru the lane for Thai passports as I was traveling with my wife and son.
Switched from non O to DTV as I see it more convenient (no re entry permit, no harsh documentation requested for renewals)
Answer summary
The post discusses the experience of a user who switched from a Non-O visa to a DTV visa after arriving in Bangkok. The user shared that the DTV is more convenient due to less documentation and no need for re-entry permits. Comments indicate a general consensus that the DTV offers significant advantages over the Non-O visa, including easier paperwork and fewer hassles, but there are concerns regarding the lack of a path to residency with the DTV.
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William *******
All they asked me was what I did for work , that’s it
Jason *******
hi everyone. how can i apply for DTV. i have stayed in bangkok for 4 months. every 2 months 1 go out from bangkok and this is my 3rd times coming in bangkok. i just heard about this DTV. what documentation or any paper works need to be done
Anonymous *************
OP@Jason ******
please check the website THAIEVISA you ll find all information you need to apply DTv visaJason *******
thank u for the information given
Soukaina ******
Hi can i ask u , what u needed to get accepted in your DTV
Anonymous *************
OP@Soukaina *****
hi, I provided tax return of the company, income tax return. Contract of employment written by myself, company incorporation document, various screenshot of my E-shop and activity, rental contract in Thailand, 6 months bank statement, payslip of salary and dividends.Soukaina ******
Anonymous participant do you need to have
*****
$ documents in your bank ?Anonymous *************
OPWell, it is better to write your request there as this could help the community and this is the goal of this group. If you're loking for personal advices regarding your specific situation, you can consider hire an agent but in my opinion, it is useless. you do not need one.
Sunit *********
Anonymous participant since you did NON O to DTV do you mind if I message you ( or you can PM me?. Just want to make sure before I take the leap myself.
Anonymous *************
OP@Sunit ********
depend of the embassy you apply. They have different requirments. Kuala lumpur, taipei are known to be more difficult, Hanoi, HCMC, friendlier options.Sunit *********
Anonymous participant how long does this need to be there in the account for? Is it 3 months? Payslips as well? I read it's 3-6m
Soukaina ******
Anonymous participant alright thanks
Anonymous *************
OP@Soukaina *****
yes. You need the equivalent of 500.000 thb (*****
USD) on your account. These funds should be on saving or check accountSoukaina ******
Anonymous participant alright thanks
Stuart ********
Thinking of doing the same. Did you apply from your home country and/or where your job is based?
Anonymous *************
OP@Stuart *******
no I applied in HCMC, Vietnam, done in 2 working days but I stayed longer in the country due to TETStuart ********
Anonymous participant certainly a more budget friendly option than me heading back to uk. Assuming your company/job isn’t based on Vietnam. So wondering if you have to get anything verified by the relevant embassy as well or were all the original documents enough on their own?
Anonymous *************
OP@Stuart *******
sure it is cheaper than return to UK. The embassy requested documents translated in English but they didn t ask for anything notarized or legalized. I provided my documentation in original + translation merged all together
Steven *******
Exactly what I'm thinking
Jen ********
Did you cancel your Non O before you applied? I’m about to do the same
Anonymous *************
OP@Jen *******
I waited my non O to finish, then I planned my trip to Vietnam
James *******
You're the best.
Sunit *********
Thinking to switch non O marriage to DTV as well. Any drawbacks ?
Mounir *****************
@Sunit ********
you can’t get permanent residency on the DTV. You can on the non-o visa types.Sunit *********
@Mounir ****************
oh I see. that's another headache to get. So not interested in PR. Thanks for the advice nonethelessJim ********
@Mounir ****************
What makes you think people want permanent residency?Jim ********
@Mounir ****************
100,000+ baht. Yep. The DTV is 10,000 for five years.Mounir *****************
@Jim *******
nobody. I did the process 😊 it’s just the application feeMounir *****************
@Jim *******
what huge sums of money? It costs the same as a visa renewal and you never have to do it again.Anonymous *************
OP@Jim *******
I agree with you there is no real advantages to be permanent resident.Jim ********
@Mounir ****************
I don't see that as a drawback. I don't know anyone who is really interested in paying large sums of money to become a permanent resident of Thailand. There's no significant advantagesMounir *****************
@Jim *******
he asked for drawbacks 😊
Ayl *********
@Sunit ********
I’m thinking in doing marriage. Is it hard? Or should I consider DTV?Sunit *********
@Ayl ********
for me I find the yearly extensions a pain I also leave town every 6-8 weeks on average for a week at least so I'd prefer DTV. Just not sure of the exact requirements if no soft activitiesAnonymous *************
OP@Sunit ********
same as me. I was fed up with re entry permits, and endless requests of documents for extensions.Jim ********
Excellent! I switched from non-O retirement to DTV in October last year. Best visa ever. In about two years there won't be many left on non-O, many retirees and marrieds will make the switch. Makes perfect sense
Anonymous *************
OP@Jim *******
I think so. DTV has so many advantages compared to non O visaMounir *****************
@Jim *******
it makes zero sense if you’re married. The DTV has no path to residencyAnonymous *************
OP@Mounir ****************
if you see the many silly requirements for non O extension they ask my friend… they denied 4 times my application. On of them was because I wear flip flop on the pictures you are suppose to provide. 😂Mounir *****************
Anonymous participant I don’t believe that at all 😊
Jim ********
@Mounir ****************
Not everybody wants Thai residency 😂
Karsten ********
Nice I come from non o and want to try soft power medical, I have a couple of operations and treatment plan.
Anonymous *************
OP@Karsten *******
You might want to consider twice, because it is not 100% sure that they will not ask more documentation than NON O for your DTV extension. If your treatment plan is longer than a year and you have enough evidences to prove it i would say let's go. But if you do not have i would stay NON O
James ********
Congratulations 👏👏👏
Ayl *********
You think is better DTV than non o? Because I’m currently thinking in doing the marriage visa or DTV thanks !
Callum *******
I had a non-o work related visa and i can agree the dtv is MUCH EASIER and less hassle. Nothing but misery with the non-o and work permit crap
Callum *******
@Ayl ********
DTV beats Non-o by a mile (i had a working non-o) far less paperwork and hassle, couldnt agree more with this after my experience eitherAyl *********
Currently I have ED for 2 years in a row in a university in issan!
Garry ******
@Ayl ********
are you actually studying? Just asking.Garry ******
@Ayl ********
Nais! 👍Ayl *********
@Garry *****
yes
Werner ************
Requests will come from local immigration after 6 months unless you leave and return
Anonymous *************
OP@Werner ***********
yes I expect this, this is why I will choose to just take a few days of vacation outside the country and return. Immigration offices are never funny to deal with…
Steve ********
Is that non-O retirement visa you were previously on?
Anonymous *************
OP@Steve *******
non O based on marriage. I was very happy when DTV became available as I meet all requirements for workationSunit *********
Anonymous participant is the only requirement 500k 3 months + income 6 months in home country? Beyond the other basics?
Henrik *****
Depend on the Embassy you apply at.
Some ask for income information, others don’t.
500.000 Baht varies from 0 to 6 month prior to the application.
Some ask for income information, others don’t.
500.000 Baht varies from 0 to 6 month prior to the application.
Marcus ********
Anonymous participant same I moved to, marriage visa headaches each year
Steve ********
Anonymous participant Yes, we're going to see a lot more of these switches in the future. I know three non-O retirees and one non-O married who have already switched. Although they're happy with the money they're saving all agree the biggest benefit is the ability to not have to put up with the pedantic nuances of immigration officers every year.
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