What are the experiences and requirements of obtaining the DTV visa in Thailand?

@Tony *******

You can find lots of posts to confirm it.

@Us ****

In the short term yes. Who knows in 5 years ? Maybe no more DTV. It's Thailand. Rules changes like I change my underwear every day. Anyway, that's a discussion in 5 years. For the time being, we must enjoy Thailand.

@Bart *************

last year we didn't get back in time to renew my Non-O extension, had to come in on visa exemption and start the process again when we returned.

Upon arrival I got dragged out of line and grilled for a good 15-20 mins, the entire time I spoke only Thai, when I asked why I was 'chosen' to be questioned at the end the supervising IO said 'your study visa', when I double checked and asked if that was the only reason I was told yes.

Logic would make one believe it would help, I certainly thought it would too, but from my direct experience last year, it doesn't make any difference. (I will add though, the conversation went from very serious to quite relaxed and lighthearted when she noticed I could actually speak Thai but I was still being asked about my attendance, the location of the school, my teachers names, how long and how often class was, if immigration showed up, etc etc)

@Declan *********

if you extend a student visa (studying Thai), they'll speak Thai and you're required to answer in Thai. I'm assuming that if you do, they won't be tough and they'll give you the extension. I'm just so surprised that other branches of immigrations do not apply this logic and just keep grilling student, even long after they've switched to other visa types.

It's like questioning someone about the theft of an apple back in 1995, despite having been found not guilty by police in the same year, or after being guilty but having been punished accordingly. It should then be done with.

@Bart *************

not everyone has to speak Thai when applying for an extension, my school for example (a well known one too), I would call them when I got there and they would tell me what desk number and IO to go to, didn't need a ticket just went straight to the desk, they took the passport, I went to grab a bite to eat and by the time I was done eating I would get a call to go collect it.

I can understand wanting to check, but once it been checked just mark it in the system, or heck, since IOs go around the schools taking pictures regularly (or at least in my experience), once it's been confirmed they attended regularly & can speak, read and write Thai reasonably, just mark it in the system as legitimate and be done with it.

@Us ****

wouldn't surprise me, same with people getting rejected from exemption history, I know several with diabolical history (including one that has lived here for 2 years on visa exemption runs by land and air) that just pay a company to get them through the airport. IMO there will be a lot of rejections happening just to encourage use of companies like the above for more kickbacks.

@Pertti ************

what does that mean?? Like if you stay there for 3 years and pay taxes?

@Mark *********

yes work here and pay taxes and keep your non immigrant visa without breaking it and marry citizen or one year married with child👍

@Us ****

Thanks for confirming this, so you entered with the DTV and they stapled into your passport the date you have to do a 90 day report?

@John *******

you've been told ample of times it's a requirement by law but are still wanting confirmation... You were just told by the OP he was given a slip that he must file a 90 days report by x date and you're still asking him for clarification 🤦🤦🤦

If you are really this stubborn you should just stop asking for advice here since you clearly know better than the countless people here and the OP who just entered on the DTV telling you that it needs to be filed 🤦

@John *******

🙄🤦 it's a legal requirement for anyone who stays in the kingdom for more than 90 days regardless of visa type. DTV isn't excluded from this requirement.

@Declan *********

not LTR

@Declan *********

proof please. I'm not questioning the rule before the new DTV came into being. What I'd like to see is confirmation from immigration that the ninety day reporting also applies to this new visa, that's all

@Per-Olof ***********

Yes, I agree, it depends on your priorities. When I was living in Thailand, pre 2009, I was coming and going for 11 years, mostly on 30 day visa exempts. Only ever got three two month tourist visas and one twelve month 'O' multiple entry, so for me doing the protocol requirements of the DTV., would be no problem.

@John *******

I see, we all have different circumstances. For me 1 year O-Visa works well. I deposit 800K every mid of sept and then use it up from Jan to sept and then new depo.

@Per-Olof ***********

do you have to show proof equivalent of 800K baht in your bank account first in your home country when you apply for the O-visa?

@Marthida *********

I was on a business visa before I retired so for me no need to apply non-immigrant but I had to deposit 800K 3 month prio in my thai bank.

@Per-Olof ***********

ok 😁

@John ******

What do you think about Vietnam?

@Min *********

Great country. Not sure what your question is aiming at. :)

@John ******

Which country did you apply?

@Min *********

I haven't applied yet. Hence my question up there. :)

I'm still researching to find out where to apply. I'm currently in Mongolia but will be leaving soon. I'm a full-time digital nomad, no country of residency so I have to pick one.

@John ******

I’m going to Vietnam to apply from there. Never experienced but will try.

@Shanelle *******

Yeah, must provide with the 500k THB or equivalent currency

@Kate ******

I've seen fake smiles disappear for less nowadays