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What are the real experiences of applying for a Thai DTV visa from different countries?

Thai DTV Visa Visa Application Process Immigration to Thailand Visa Approval Cases Country-Specific Visa Experiences Visa Documentation Requirements

Namo ************

asked Jan 12, 2026

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Last month, I received a lot of questions about the Thai DTV visa, especially from people planning to stay long-term in Thailand.

I’d like to share 4 real cases from 4 different countries where the applications were submitted, along with my observations under the new Thai visa regulations.

Case 1: Belgium 🇧🇪

This was honestly the easiest case.

 • Processing time: 4 days

 • Very few documents requested

 • Once the documents were submitted, it was approved smoothly

✅ Approved

Case 2: Indonesia (Applied from Jakarta) 🇮🇩

 • Total processing time: 10 days (including holidays)

 • On Day 9, additional documents were requested

 • The extra document was mainly to confirm that the applicant was physically in Indonesia

 • After submission, the visa was approved within 1 day

 • No unnecessary paperwork requested

✅ Approved

Case 3: South Korea 🇰🇷 (Most difficult case)

This was by far the hardest application.

 • A lot of documents were requested

 • After the first submission, additional documents were requested again after 1 week

 • After resubmitting, we had to wait another week

❌ First result: Rejected

Yes… it was heartbreaking 😭

We reviewed the rejection carefully, identified the reasons, and re-applied by clearly highlighting and summarizing exactly what the officer wanted to see (so they didn’t have to read everything).

⏱ Processing time after reapplication: 1 week

✅ Approved

Case 4: Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) 🇻🇳

 • Processing time: About 2 weeks

 • A lot of additional documents were requested

 • At some point it felt overwhelming (“Where am I supposed to get all of this?”)

 • Almost gave up, but we completed everything step by step

 • Submitted all requested documents

✅ Approved

⸻

Final Notes

 • Thai visa applications now require much stronger documentation than before, not just DTV but other visa types as well.

 • Currently, Hanoi seems to be one of the easiest places to apply, whereas in the past Laos was the top choice.

 • Laos now has very long queues, so processing can be slow.

Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼 and welcome to Thailand

Answer summary

The post shares experiences from four individuals who applied for the Thai DTV visa from different countries—Belgium, Indonesia, South Korea, and Vietnam. The processing times varied, from 4 days in Belgium to about 2 weeks in Vietnam. The author highlights that applications now require stronger documentation than before and provides insights into the challenges faced, especially in the case of South Korea, which faced rejection but was eventually approved after reapplication. The comments also reflect varied experiences from other applicants, with some expressing skepticism about the information provided.

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Anonymous ******************

I got mine from greece in less than 24 hours! money was in my account for less than 2 weeks! No extra docs were requested! Hope this helps if anyone's applying from europe!

9 months ago

Ba *****

This feels like pointless information. Is this some sort of self promotion?

9 months ago

Filip *******

You where then lucky in BELGIUM . Normal processing time is 6 to 8 weeks.

My DTV took 7 weeks. Just look at remarks on Thai embassy in Brussels website.

9 months ago

Elías ********

What was the problem/cause of rejection in South Korea?

9 months ago

Namo ************

I'm not sure, however, I apply again in the same document and then highlight essential things

9 months ago

Samantha *******

@Namo ***********

what essential things were highlighted? as example. Would be good for people to know what type of extra documents were requested in those cases.

9 months ago

Michael **********

Agents are ruining another visa again like they have done with Ed or the volunteering one. There's no need for an agent and lately more and more applications have been rejected cuz agents use exactly the same stuff just by changing the name. Agents can't help cuz the Dr is applied from abroad and everything you need to know is on this page.

9 months ago

Namo ************

Sorry, I’m not an agent all of review usually I usually do for my friend

9 months ago

Michael **********

@Namo ***********

well, how much did your friend pay to make you review their application?

9 months ago

Clifton ************

You help with DTV?

9 months ago

Namo ************