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What are the financial requirements for a DTV visa in Thailand if receiving SSDI?
Just got the third degree at DMK after using my METV. He said this is my last entry and I’d have to get a DTV which I already planned on. My question is does anyone know if you are 100% PT veteran with SSDI if that will suffice for the 16,000 in the bank.
I received approximately 6,000/USD/month.
Is there a loophole or are they being strict on the 16,000?
I received approximately 6,000/USD/month.
Is there a loophole or are they being strict on the 16,000?
Answer summary
The poster faced scrutiny at DMK airport regarding their METV visa status and was told they must switch to a DTV visa due to past entries. They seek advice on whether receiving SSDI as a 100% PT veteran meets the financial requirement of 16,000 USD in a bank account. Comments confirm that there are no loopholes, emphasizing the strict need for the required bank balance in the applicant's name and stating that one may need to return to the USA to apply for the DTV.
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Steve *******
No loopholes. Get the right visa for your stay. It never ends, another dickhead trying to f*ck the system!
Jared **********
How many days have you spent in thailand during the last 12 months?
I go for about 5 months and had asked about a DTV and my embassy told me to get METV a couple years ago
I go for about 5 months and had asked about a DTV and my embassy told me to get METV a couple years ago
Patrick *********
OPJared Jernegan 5.5 months on the last extension of my METV. The guy was just having a bad day. It’s all good I’m going to talk to a school about ED visa Monday.
Todd *********
They are 100% strict on the 500k baht equivalent in a bank account in your name.
And you would need to return to USA to apply
And you would need to return to USA to apply
Shayne **********
Try saving for 3 months. I live on $400 most months.
Patrick *********
OP@Shayne *********
how much is rent/mortgage or is it obviously paid off?Do you stay there during burn season?
Shayne **********
Patrick Webster 4000 baht per month plus ~500 baht for utilities.
I went to Da Nang this year and all up 2x my normal budget, including flights. One month in Da Nang.
Monthly budget
I went to Da Nang this year and all up 2x my normal budget, including flights. One month in Da Nang.
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Patrick *********
OP@Shayne *********
yes brother I’ve been here 6 months it’s time to get out of holiday mode. You must live in Isan?Shayne **********
In Chiang Mai. 400m from Astra and Astra Sky River. 600m from Pantip Plaza. Been here 17 years and know how to live cheaply. Very close to all the action. 600m from the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar.
John **********
No loophole, you need to show the money in your personal bank account
Patrick *********
OP@John *********
ok so education visa for now it’s time to get out of holiday mode anyways! 🙏Activity
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