What are the best options and requirements for applying for a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) from abroad?

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Hi everyone,

I’ve been researching the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) process but would love some guidance from those who have already gone through it recently.

**Current Situation:**

• **Location:** Chiang Mai

• **Thai Soft Power Activity:** I found a Muay Thai gym with experience in DTV applications

• **Financials:** Foreign bank account with 500,000+ THB

• **Accommodation:** My lease expires in a month, but it is in my girlfriend’s name

**Goal:**

To get the DTV as fast as possible with possibly minimal cost involved.

**Options:**

1. **Apply online from Romania** (This would cost me more money because the flight tickets are very expensive).

2. **Apply online from a neighboring country (e.g., Vietnam)** (I don’t understand exactly how the process works when applying online from a country other than my own).

**Questions:**

1. Is there a difference in processing times between applying from Romania vs. a neighboring country? I’ve heard Romania takes longer, even though both are online.

2. Do they require proof of long-term accommodation in Thailand when applying from Vietnam?

3. Some applications mention proof of salary for the past six months—how does this affect unemployed applicants?

For those who have been through the process recently, I’d truly appreciate any advice or insights you can share. Thanks in advance for your time and help! 🙏

Ask Thailand · Answer

The post discusses the author's intent to apply for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) while currently in Chiang Mai. They seek insights on the best approach to apply, mentioning options to apply either online from Romania or Vietnam, and share details about their financial status and accommodation. Commenters provide valuable advice regarding the application process and requirements, emphasizing the efficiency of applying from a neighboring country over Romania, particularly explaining the need for proof of income and accommodation.

Marcus ******** · Answer

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Wannikea ********* · Answer

Do not apply at an embassy such as Romania, stick with the tried and true regional embassies that process hundreds of these applications every week, typically within 5 business days after all documents are submitted.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Applying from Vietnam just requires an entry stamp to prove you are actually there. I haven't been asked for a Thailand lease. However, if they do ask for one, many people have booked a fully refundable hotel stay on agoda and submitted that. Once they get approved, they cancel the booking.

I was asked for proof of income when I am unemployed. I submitted my service termination letter i received from my old job, wrote a letter specifying I don't currently work. This was hcmc embassy. Maybe try hanoi, or jakarta seems to be quite quick from recent posts

Michael ******* · Answer

Thai Embassys in Europe requests proof of residence if you apply there. So if you don‘t have anymore residency in Romania, don‘t apply there.

What are the best options and requirements for applying for a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) from abroad?

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