What are the key guidelines and experiences regarding the new DTV visa for Thailand?

August 16, 2024
a month ago
Tod *********
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ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS

DTV VISA POSTS/QUESTIONS

We are not allowing "what consulate is easy" type of questions on the group. We are also not allowing questions about how to 'spoof' the eVisa system in your country so you can use it when you're not there. :/ Wrong group for those types of things sorry

There is a WIDE disparity of requirements between the consulates (often between the different thai consulates in the same country :O ) and it seems (from reports) that consulates are tightening up the requirements for this visa.

You people need to read the posts from other people, use the search bar to look for information and/or contact the consulate yourself.

The facts are this visa is just over a month old and I'd wager that far less than 1000 DTV's total have been issued world wide.

The questions you're asking the group and to the people who've been approved who were kind enough to share their experiences are often ones no one really knows the answers to.

I'm not saying don't ask them, I'm saying take into account what I said about the newness of the visa and the low number of people who have gotten the visa.

Unless you are the same nationality, using the exact same financials, applying for the exact same reason, you are unlikely to get solid answers that you can count on being followed at this or that consulate.

We have nothing against you people trying to get this visa, nothing at all. Thailand came up with it, they set the bar low for a reason, and you should capitalize on it if you qualify for it :)

We DO have a problem with you guyz/gurlz not doing your own research about the requirements at different consulates, the processing times, the cost differences, if you need an appt to get in the gate, etc. <- That is boilerplate stuff that you would need to do for ANY visa to thailand.

We will post success and rejection stories as they come in. Realize they are consulate situation specific instances and your mileage may vary .

Please STAY ON TOPIC, if someone posts about a specific consulate getting the DTV for a specific reason do not ask about another consulate or getting one for another reason in that thread.

We will try to steer you in the right direction as best we can, but with that being said, we will not spoon feed you information that can be found by looking at the website of the consulate you want to go to :/

Sincerely good luck to each and every one of you in your DTV endeavorz :) (y) (y)
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The group emphasizes that questions about which Thai consulate is easier for obtaining the DTV visa and attempts to circumvent the eVisa system are not allowed. With less than a thousand DTV visas issued since its recent introduction, members are encouraged to conduct their own research and to use the group's search function to find existing answers about requirements and processes. Comments indicate appreciation for shared information, but highlight the variability of visa experiences based on individual circumstances. The community aims to post success and rejection stories as more information becomes available.
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Edgar *********
The only spoon feeding will be sticky rice and mango? Love your work!
Yiba *******
Thanks for your continued support
Len *****************
@Tod ********
quick question, do DTV visa holders need to do 90 day reports at their local immigration?
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
James *******
@Tod ********
oh thanks very much for the confirmation 😊
Ashleigh ************
@Tod ********
where did you get this info from? I’m on DTV and wasn’t told anything about needing to do 90 day report
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Ashleigh ***********
why would they tell you? The ONLY visa that's exempt from 90 day reporting is the LTR (Long Term Resident) Visa

you do a 90 day report if you're in the country 90 days on the DTV just like everyone else on other visas 🙂
Ashleigh ************
@Tod ********
my point was that it’s not information that’s listed on the requirements for the DTV. How can it be something that’s required if it’s not disclosed anywhere. Otherwise people won’t know it’s required
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
They don't say anything about it
@Ashleigh ***********
because it's it's not anything to GET the visa from the thai consulate in another country.

It's a policy in effect on ALL visas once you stay 90 days on the same stamp/for the same reason (tourist visa doesn't count because you can't stay 90 days on the stamp just 60)
James *******
Hi
@Tod ********
, Could you please clarify this for me. I thought I was all clear but now have some doubts.

I entered on a tourist visa (60 days), then did tourist extension (30 days), followed by extension for visiting a family member(60 days). Next step will be to change Tourist visa to Non-O (Marriage) visa.

Hopefully all is well as I was originally told that no 90 day reporting is required until I change to the Non-O visa
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@James ******
correct, you haven't been on an entry stamp or extension for the same reason long enough to do a 90 day report. Once you get the 90 day Non-O visa it won't be until you actually get the year extension when they'll give you a paper stating when your FIRST 90 day report will be due
Len *****************
Nick ********
I was surprised to see that a couple of dental appointments was sufficient to have one issued for medical tourism. I wouldn’t be surprised if individual embassies have been given targets. But it’s all speculation and Tod’s point is spot on, it’s far too early to tell at this point and patterns will emerge in time.
Allan ******
I would have given up years ago.
Scott ***********
Thanks for all the info very much appreciate it!
Ali ********
i appricate all the info from this group .. solid info .. no bla blaaa
James ********
It's easy to get the recent history of all posts and replies about the DVT visa ..

Simply use the search 🔍 tool top of the forum page...

ENTER .. DVT visa

CLICK..on it and all posts about getting the DVT visa and replies will pop up to read.

This is the Basic graphic for the DVT visa
Lee ***********
Very well said and needed, good to hear 👍
Wolf ******
You do a great job guys 😘.

You gave us informations about your knowledge and last informations you got.

Thanks for all this 🙏🙏🙏
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