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What are the challenges and experiences of applying for a DTV visa in Thailand?

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Hello dear friends, just share my experience with the DTV application. Almost wanted to give up but eventually got it today. Total from 13th to 25th May.

Applied with daughter together DTV based on Daddy’s DTV visa on 13th May. Got cancelled application on 14th early afternoon. Reason is using my marriage name which is on the remarks page(uploaded for application) as the applicant.

After cancellation we called the embassy try to save it but they say they only see the bio page. On 14th late afternoon we submitted new application without using marriage name.

On 15th May it switched to processing approval until 25th May. During the days, no needed documents needed. My situation is I have 15 days visa in Vietnam. And it’s already 14 days without updates, so today noon I emailed embassy explaining the situation. After 1 hour, my daughter’s visa got approval but mine still nothing. After another hour, my husband tried to call the embassy and kindly requesting to get some updates and explained the visa issue, they say I’d better prolong the visa stay because they can’t guarantee anything. They asked to send my visa valid documents here in Vietnam to their email.

After another hour, I got visa approval. Here is our visa application process. Initially, many people said that applying for a DTV dependent visa would be faster, taking two to three days. However, this isn't actually the case; everyone's situation is different. I'm just sharing my experience for reference. Thank you to everyone who helped me and replied to my post during this time.

Good luck everyone 🍀🍀🍀
Answer summary
A user shares their challenging experience with applying for a DTV visa in Thailand, detailing the process from application submission to approval. After an initial cancellation due to name discrepancies, the user successfully obtained their visa after multiple submissions and communication with the embassy. Many comments follow, sharing personal experiences and discussing related immigration and visa issues, highlighting the uncertainty and variability in the application process.
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LeFl*****
LeFl*****
I entered Suvarnabhumi Airport 2 weeks ago with my work DTV after being out of Thailand for a few months. I spent less than 3 minutes with the friendly immigration officer before he let me in 🤷‍♂️
Christopher ***********
Christopher ***********
LeFlopSux Thanks for your report. Your experience is the norm. This is one of many regular scaremongering troll posts trying to worry DTV holders that they may be denied reentry to Thailand.
Chris *********
Chris *********
Why would they deny you entry when you hold a valid visa?
Beautiful**********
Beautiful**********
Why not just use a border bounce agency?
NoFace ********
NoFace ********
If you stay 2-3 day outside thailande , you dont have any problem no worry . same day re-rentry can be problematic
Christopher ***********
Christopher ***********
@NoFace *******
You can’t conclude that anyone else is going to suffer problems based upon your single experience. Incidentally, you still haven’t told us at which border post you reentered Thailand?
Ian **********
Ian **********
Sounds like he left and came straight back the same day, and that's why they asked about extending at Div 1. I always leave for a minimum of 3 days and have never been asked a single question. I am returning on Friday for my 5th entry by air and I have done one via land.
Christopher ***********
Christopher ***********
Thank you for your update. From your report, Workcation DTV holders in addition to being asked to show 500,000 baht and incoming contract payments when reentering Thailand are also now being asked why they chose to exit/reenter at 180 days instead of applying for extensions? In summary, you've added another item to your list of fictitious questions.
RadiantC********
RadiantC********
@Christopher **********
I can't imagine immigration asking for proof of 500K at the border in front of other travelers. How's that going to work, you pull out 500K in cash? Even if you show it on your phone or something seems dubious.

All you need to do is explain that you're a freelancer.

It does help if you don't do 180 day runs and travel more regularly. Then you probably won't be asked anything.

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