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What are the best countries to apply for a DTV visa from if I'm settling in Thailand for muay thai training?

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Hey guys I'm from italy trying to settle in thailand with Dtv soft power muay thai 6month course. I have the bank requirements.

What are the easiest/best countries to apply from?

Between Vietnam, India, cambodia, Laos, malasya, indonesia, or Italy?

Thanks everyone for help.
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An Italian expat plans to settle in Thailand for a 6-month DTV (Digital Nomad Visa for Training and Volunteering) course in Muay Thai and is inquiring about the easiest or best countries to apply for this visa. Comments suggest that applying from one's home country (Italy) is preferable due to familiar document processing. Among the options mentioned, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Laos are highlighted as the easiest choices, while Malaysia is noted for being particularly challenging regarding DTV approvals.
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The easiest country to apply for a DTV is from your own country, if you apply from a different country the process might take longer as they might require more documents from you as compared to the DTV requirements which the Thai Embassy from your own country clearly lays out
Luit *****************
Luit *****************
You realize that DTV is not the visa to become a resident in Thailand?

It just is a tourist visa for longer periods of stay.

When you have Italina documents Italy might be best to apply because you then don't need translations most times and they are familiar with your documents.
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
Vietnam Indonesia and Laos re the top 3. Malaysia is infamous for being the most difficult to get DTV approval, Penang easier than KL. Cambodia can take 4 -6 weeks.
John *********
John *********
Settle? What are you going to do for the remaining 4yr 6 months?🙄
Kevin *********
Kevin *********
Kevin *********
Kevin *********
Make-Ada pasta 🍝
Ryan ******
Ryan ******
Where are you currently in Thailand?

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