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What are the best visa agency services for applying for the DTV visa as an American digital nomad?
I thought I had the time to apply for the DTV as an American (sorry, world) digital nomad but life happened, now I need recommendations for a visa agency service. I've seen the same names come up in this channel a few times. For those of you who have solid recommendations what are they?...
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A user is seeking recommendations for visa agencies to help with the application for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand. Several comments suggest that using an agent might not be necessary due to the simplicity of the application, while others share their positive experiences with specific agencies like ISSA Compass and Siam Legal, noting quick approval times. Some users emphasize that it’s important to apply from the home country due to new rules, and advise against using agents as the process can be done independently.
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MellowO********
I went through Issa compas and they were great. Have heard good things about Siam Legal too
Thailand_**********
I consulted with Issa. But the most useful advice I got was from speaking to the Hanoi consulate on the phone. Since Issa's advice contradicted that of the consulate I took a risk and applied by myself with Hanoi. 7 business days and I was approved.
Jay ******************
Thailand_TrailRider Issa Compass gave you incorrect advice? Have you any emails/messenger communications you can show the group so that we can all beware? I ask because there have recently been two 'complaints' about Issa Compass both also posted anonymously and both unsubstantiated.
Mike **********
It’s not hard. No need for an agent. But you do need to be back in the US to apply. You need to get fingerprinted at a US post office and have a criminal background check done. They check your IP address, so no getting around coming back to the states. Get the ‘I love PDF’ app to combine your bank statement pdf’s into a single pdf document and compress them before sending. Trying to apply from outside the US using an agent will probably be a waste of the $400 application fee (non refundable) and your agent fee.
Chris **********
OP@Mike *********
It sounds like someone could just get fingerprinted before leaving their home country and then use a vpn while abroad. Im not saying i am doing this, i dont want to risk getting rejected. But genuinely curious about how they verify whareabouts.James ********
@Chris *********
follow the rules... period 🩸Mike **********
People have mentioned using a VPN, but they often require you to send all pages of your passport with all stamps and electronically I assume they can see which country you were last admitted to.
Raymond *********
Humphrey ****************
How much is Issa compass all in?
Seb *********
You definitely dont need a agent for this the application literally asks for like 3 documents lol
Jay ******************
@Seb ********
DTV applicants who get cancelled/rejected or receive alternative visas of lower value would disagree.Chris **********
OP@Seb ********
Yea ive heard and was planning on just doing it myself, but recent events have put me under the gun to get this done successfully asap with absolutely no margin for errorSeb *********
@Chris *********
well you already missed the deadline also the main reason for agents is for things they can pay bribes on. The evisa portal is unbribeable so waste of money for me. But do as you see fit
Liber******
Dtv-thailand.com
Taurey ********
I used Thai Visa Centre but I applied in Vientiane. I got approved in less than a week with no other documents required.
James ********
@Taurey *******
and that was before the rules changed.
Anonymous ******************
The answers Issa compass gave on questions I asked them, it just seems those agencies have some inside connections. Secondly on the official thai visa website none information can be found about my application sent... Let's wait and see what happens.
GrayK******
Issa compass, great experience
HopefulS********
Issa compass
Robert *********
Wut… it takes 2 minutes. Why take the risk of having an agent mess it up
Chris **********
OP@Robert ********
bc it eliminates the risk of me messing it up lol
Kate *******
@Chris *********
exactly this!!! 🤣
EmpatheticS***********
We used A&S visa. American here too. Took only 2 days in Hanoi.
Chris **********
OPEmpatheticSeahorse2083 Did you do it recently? Or before this new 'can only apply from home country' rule? Bc this new change is whats really making things very difficult for us right now : (
Luit *****************
@Chris *********
"makes things very difficult now"?Why, a digital nomad can work wherever he wants, so what is the problem?
EmpatheticS***********
@Chris *********
I did it before they changed the rule.James ********
@Chris *********
you're wasting your time trying to beat the system of the New rules for getting the DTV visa. Return to the USA 🇺🇲, get the police clearance report, and apply for the DTV visa, staying in the USA until the decision is known.
Good Luck 🍀
Chris **********
OPEmpatheticSeahorse2083 Rats
Luit *****************
EmpatheticSeahorse2083 Hanoi now is only a possibility if you have residency permit for Vietnam.
Nick ******
Issa Compass. Hanoi, 3 days, a year ago, Soft Power (cooking school).
Michelle *******
I used ISSA Compass and have a discount code. American here too
Joey ******
@Michelle ******
im about to start my process, mind sharing the code?GrayK******
Adam *******
Issa Compass were very helpful to me and took 8 business days for approval. This was before the latest rule changes.
Kate *******
@Adam ******
how much did it cost?
SmackTh*******
We are using Siam legal currently. Just applied for the main DTV. DC embassy. They have been very helpful so far.
James ********
SmackTheCamera AND where are you now and where will you be personally applying for the DTV visa using the Evisa online application system?
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