What are the requirements and details for the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)?

thanks

a day ago

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Wik *****

Gabe ********

I have a business visa (49% ownership of a Thai corp and 4 Thai employees).

I will return to the USA next month (with re-entry permit) and would like to convert to the DTV. My work is remotely managing real estate that I own in the US.

Do I need to cancel my current business visa before I can apply for the DTV?

20 days ago

Tod *********

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if you have an extension of stay you should cancel it before you leave the country, BUT people have gotten DTV's came to thailand and cancelled their Non-Imm visa/extensions after they got back too

19 days ago

Gabe ********

Oh, you meant re-entry permit. Yeah, I will definitely keep that in case the DTV is declined.

19 days ago

Gabe ********

No extension of stay. Just an annual renewal that happens in March.

I will cancel when I return and I'll LYK how it goes.

19 days ago

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Gabe ********

Katherine ********

Has anyone showed a bank statement from shared account? My mother and I are on the same account and this is the account I will be using for proof of funds. Do I need to be the main account holder on this account or if I’m secondary, it’s ok? The USA LA consulate just asks for proof of relationship (birth certificate) but curious what others have experienced with this route. Thanks!

Tod *********

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you would most likely need DOUBLE the amount in the account. That's how most consulates look at joint account, HALF the money is yours and the other half is who ever is listed on the account with you

Katherine ********

hmm good point, ok so probably better off to just use my own account rather than this joint account I’ll look into it more. thanks!

Tod *********

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email them and ask, the worst they can say is what I just told you

Katherine ********

yep just emailed them! thanks 😊

Tod *********

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if you hear back and can report back to let people know that'd be great, good luck with it (y)

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Tod *********

Raphael ************

@Yair ***

23 days ago

Katherine ********

Has anyone who applied through the Los Angeles USA consulate been asked to show tax documents or was the single bank statement sufficient? TIA!

Tod *********

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and are you applying under that "work cation" or the "soft power" category

This is their website and the requirements for each one

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Katherine ********

yes it says only bank statement but I’ve heard people be asked for tax returns also so wanted to see what others have experienced

23 days ago

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Katherine ********

Wik *****

Does somebody applied in Laos on soft power ? Can you where the requirements and docs needed ?

I’m planing to apply on doctors appointment.

Anybody experiences with this on Vientiane ??

James ********

did you apply for the DTV? Results??

Wik *****

not yet. I’m scared 😀 cause I don’t know if I have to show 500k of the last month or 6 months in a row. Cause of they want to see 500k in the last 6 months I can’t apply.

James ********

Read the posts about getting the DVT visa from the Thai Embassy or Consulate in Laos. The ANSWERS are there. And be careful with the one doctor's appointment route to get the DVT. That's not yet been proven in Laos.

Wik *****

I was looking for this post but I can’t find it. Shit. 🥲🥲🥲

James ********

use the search 🔍 tool top of this forum page

ENTER... DVT VISA Savannakhet

...............DVT VISA Vientiane

CLICK on it and all posts about getting the DVT in Laos will Pop Up to read.

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Tod *********

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I would think as long as you can show the bank balance of the 500K baht or the equivalent in your currency in your bank in your country along with the documentation from the doctor you should be okay

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Tod *********

Žan *********

I'd like to enter Thailand in December with a DTV. I'd rather get the DTV visa ASAP in case the requirements change later. For the visa application, I can show earlier (refundable) flights and hotel bookings if necessary. However, I've heard that the DTV visa becomes invalid if not used within 90 days of issue. Is this true?

Tod *********

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@Žan ********

right you need to wait until you have 90 days or less before you travel to apply

Žan *********

my tourist eVisas always had a "Date of grant" and "Visa must be used by" date printed on them. I noticed that the approved DTV eVisas posted here don't have any "Visa must be used by" date, only "Valid from" and "Valid until".

Taking this into account, is there still a risk that a DTV eVisa becomes invalid if not used within 90 days of issue? Thank you!

Tod *********

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@Žan ********

the last anyone heard it had a 90 day 'validity' to ENTER the country on the first time, (some consulates had stated not to apply unless you were coming to thailand within 90 days)

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Tod *********

Irene ******

Question: I'm travelling to Spain ( I'm Argentinean) was thinking doing the visa there but apparently only Spanish residents can do it. Would I be able to do it online? Or I can only do it online from my native country?

Tod *********

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Sorry about that, my apologies

Looks like you're correct, and I am wrong, you cannot apply using the eVisa system in Spain without having an NIE number

So you probably are going to have to get the documentation together and apply at a consulate nearby to thailand

Irene ******

hopefully is not just for Argentineans with a residence permit in Spain

Irene ******

on the attached screenshots you can see Spain and france are not allowing non residents.

Irene ******

Irene ******

on the thai embassy in Spain. Same in france apparently

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John *******

So you can basically book a cooking course and get The visa with all your money in place

And your good to go is That correct

What about extensions

Oleksandra **********

🫡 DTV on Penang: information about the documents for soft power⬇️

1) you can show several bank statements from different accounts if they are all under your name. There is no need to have 500k in 1 account.

2) the length of the courses (Muai Thai) should be “3-6 months consecutively”(c).

I just got the email from Consulate.

Tod *********

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@Oleksandra *********

thank you so much for that update (y) really appreciate you taking time to post it

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Tod *********

John *******

4000 bart in issan all you need is basic class from a registered school

IAM guessing what is The exact requirements lol visas never easy lol

Tod *********

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@John ******

it's a month old visa, no one has gotten more than the 180 day entry stamp from it, it'll be 6 months or so before anyone is fooling with extensions.

Some documentation says it's 10K for the extension, some say it's 1900baht like the cost of other extensions. No one knows

John *******

fair point but definitely a good start being able To go Through The soft option

Hopefully it's simple To extend and renew good luck everyone

Oleksandra **********

@John ******

those cooking classes are not cheap though. I started contacted schools, and those who are ready to deal with DTV, set prices at 70-150k baht for the course 😁

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Oleksandra **********

Stéphane *********

I'm 56 years old and unable to apply for a retirement visa because I don't meet the financial requirements, although I do have 500,000 baht. I work as an independent photographer, selling photos through online microstock agencies like Adobe and Shutterstock. Does anyone know if this type of professional activity is compatible with the DTV visa, and what documentation I would need to provide since I don't have an employer?

James ********

@Stéphane ********

look at the Thai Embassy or Consulate website where you may apply for the DVT visa for their visa requirements. If you can show PROOF of your doing business outside of Thailand with your photos, as a Digital Nomads, then it may be possible to get the DVT visa.

Stéphane *********

Thank you.

Okay, I’ll do it, but I was planning to complete the process online since it’s available .

James ********

@Stéphane ********

depends where you are planning to submit the application for the DVT visa. You cannot apply for it inside Thailand.

Stéphane *********

yes I read that before posting.

I'm actually in France.

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Dan ********

i just registered my llc this last june. I havent made any revenue just yet, but i have more than the required $16k in my bank. Would i still qualify even if i haven't made any revenue from my business?

Tod *********

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@Dan *******

you need to contact the thai consulate you're applying for the DTV at, each consulate has wide latitude to set their own requirements

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Tod *********

Wik *****

I am German

Anybody applied in Vientiane with Thai soft power ? Please share ☺️

Do I have to translate my bank statement with the amount of 500k ??

James ********

documents in English. So having the bank statement notarized in English would be helpful.

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James ********

Katherine ********

Anyone know if the Los Angeles consulate ask for any secondary proof of bank statements or just an account balance is enough? I’ve read the requirements on the website but am wondering if anyone’s been asked to show additional documentation. Do you also have to show proof of a flight out of Thailand? I’m planning to fly home for 1 month to apply and want to time my flights right. TIA!

James ********

show PROOF of your bank account STATEMENT with a balance of 500,000 Thai baht or equivalent currency.

A bank notarized monthly statement would be great if you possibly could get it from your bank.

NO proof needed of your flight departing Thailand.

Katherine ********

and when we do the extensions do we have to show the same bank document or we have to request a new notarized statement each time?

James ********

that's an unknown question at this time. It's too new to know the answer. Sorry.

But it's entirely possible that Thai Immigration officers may ask for the current bank account statement showing the balances of 500,000 Thai baht or more.

There's no written rule at this time.

Katherine ********

thank you! Will keep an eye out for updates 😊

James ********

check back in 6 months. As the DVT visa is NEW. AND the requirements can vary between the 80+ Thai Immigration offices.

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James ********

Erin ********

following

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Erin ********

Stefano ********

Does someone have more details about the DTV visa for "Music festivals"? What allow it to do? Attend festival, play at festivals?

Thank you

James ********

@Stefano *******

we have not seen anything about that DVT visa idea...

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Tod *********

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@Stefano *******

post your question here

Ray ********

Is the 10,000 THB visa fee a 1-time fee for the entire 5 years? Or is it annual (10,000 THB per year)? Or is it for each extension (so 10,000 Baht every 180 days)? Thanks for clarifying!

James ********

@Ray *******

it's one time fee of 10,000 Thai baht.

Ray ********

great, thanks

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Tod *********

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@Ray *******

the visa FEE at the consulate is 10k (or what ever the consulate you're applying at charges (US charges 400USD, London charges 300GBP, Vietnam charges 340USD 😮)

Sources say the extension is the price of all extensions in thailand no matter the length of time they're issued for 1900baht, SO I would say that's probably what it really is

Ray ********

thanks!

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Ray ********

Bart **************

@Ray *******

one time. Some (usually reliable) sources have said that the same fee holds for the extension as well but it doesn't really make sense and there are also (again reliable) sources saying that the extension fee is as usual: 1900 baht.

James ********

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

correct ✅1900 extension fee

Ray ********

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

as clear as a muddy puddle 😆 thanks though, already helps to know that this is simply the current state of what’s known

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Ray ********

Andi ***********

one time fee

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Andi ***********

Tod *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:

Unless I'm mistaken this is the FIRST Destination Thailand Visa issued by Vientiane Thai Consulate. .

This one was for being employed abroad but wanting to live here (work-cation/remote worker category) they said they supplied exactly what was listed on the website and were not asked for any additional documents

Congratulations to the applicant..

Jamie ********

Wondering if it was just a bank statement or 6 months worth as seems to be trending these days

Nicholas *********

Thank you for this. I'm applying at Vientiane as well. Just a question to the visa holder: what documents did you get notarized?

Tod *********

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@Nicholas ********

unless I read that wrong (the requirements on the website of Vientiane thai consulate) the only documents that have to be notarized are the ones that ARE NOT in thai or english and have to be translated then stamped

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Tod *********

Kel ********

sweet. How long did it take to process?

Tod *********

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@Kel *******

not surprisingly it took exactly as long as is posted on their website for the processing time 😮

and

at that consulate you need a booked online appt to get in to the gate to apply 🙂

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Tod *********

Irene ******

Can I apply on the eVisa system from any country?

Tod *********

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you need to be legally staying IN that country when you apply using the eVisa system

meaning if you're using the eVisa system from YOUR home country you need to be there when you apply and show you're flying from there to thailand

Irene ******

I see 😟

Tod *********

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you can however go to the website of a thai consulate nearby, read the requirements, processing time, if you need to book an appt online, then go there and apply for the visa, get it & come back to thailand 🙂

Irene ******

do you know how long does it take?

James ********

look at the Thai Embassy or Consulate website where you are going to apply. It will say the normal time to have a Thai Visa issued.

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James ********

Dan ********

In the visa application, it asks the Intended Date of Arrival/Departure. If i put that i am going to stay for 60 days, but then while im there I decide I want to stay longer, will i still be able to stay the 180 days even if i put 60 days on the visa application?

Tod *********

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@Dan *******

you get stamped in on the visa 180 days no matter how long you intend to stay

Dan ********

awesome! Thanks for the response.

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Dan ********

Oleksandra **********

Does anyone have any recent updates from Penang, maybe? 😊 regarding documents they require for workation and soft power options. (I am still awaiting for them to answer my email 😅).

Blue ****

Hello

When you receive your DTV approval. Does it require you to enter Thailand within certain of days otherwise it will become invalid?

And… does anyone successfully applied it at ho chi minh city? I see no details information about DTV on the their embassy website. But planing to apply DTV from there.

Thanks

Tod *********

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@Blue ***

you have 90 days after the visa is issued to enter the country,

Blue ****

Thanks!

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Blue ****

Tod *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗡 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗧𝗩:

Make sure you GO to the website of the thai consulate you're applying for the DTV and READ the requirements carefully.

There is a LOT of disparity between them, especially when it comes to proof of banked money funds how long they require the funds in the bank etc.

Keep in mind this visa is not even 3 weeks old,

Many (in fact most) of the questions people are asking no one knows the answers to It's going to take you contacting the consulate or applying for the visa and see if they ask for more information or not.

Tod *********

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@Peter ********

read this ^^^

Consulates can set their own requirements, that you skated thru the process with just showing 500K in your account doesn't mean EVERY consulate has the bar set that low 😮

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𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗖𝗠𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗧𝗩 (𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽)

Dear Sir/Madam,

- With regard to your inquiries,

- Required Documents

1.1 A passport with a minimum validity of 6 months

1.2 A completed visa application form

1.3 A recent 4 x 6 cm photograph of applicant, affixed to the visa application

1.4 A financial statement for the past 6 months demonstrating a minimum balance of 500,000 THB

1.5 Documentation supporting the purpose of the visit

1.5.1 Workcation:

Documents supporting the remote working status, which can be one of the following:

(1) an employment contract from an employer outside Thailand;

(2) an employment certificate from an employer outside Thailand;

(3) in case of self-employment, a professional portfolio demonstrating the status of a digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer.

1.5.2 Activities: Proof of invitation or confirmation for the activity, or a letter of appointment from a hospital or medical center

1.5.3 Spouse and Dependent Children (under 20):

(1) proof of relationship to the main DTV applicant/holder;

(2) a copy of the main DTV applicant/holder’s passport, including the personal data page and DTV page (if applicable);

(3) a copy of the marriage certificate (for spouse);

(4) a copy of the birth certificate (for children);

(5) a copy of the adoption certificate (for adopted children).

2. Processing Time: two working day

3. New Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) processing Fee: 340 USD

(Visa Fees are accepted in US Dollars only and in cash ONLY)

- Kindly note that all documents must be in English or Thai. If not, they must be translated.

- The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh reserves the rights to request additional documents, interviews, or to disapprove as deemed necessary.

- For appointment booking, please visit:

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(The Royal Thai Consulate-General does not accept walk-ins.)

- For application to apply visa, please visit:

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Best regards,

Consular Section,

Royal Thai Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City

77 Tran Quoc Thao Street,

District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

hochiminh.thaiembassy.org

Ryan ********

can the money be across two accounts?

Tod *********

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@Ryan *******

you're asking questions that you need to ask the embassy where you're applying for the visa at

Ryan ********

from my correspondence with the consulate in HCMC:

“Regarding the financial statement, kindly print out the transactions within the last 6 months from your bank account and demonstrating a minimum balance of 500,000 THB (it can be from any bank, in any currency), it is should be in one bank account.”

Note the last sentence. Might be a useful data point for you.

Tod *********

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@Ryan *******

right I'd posted an email from what HCMC city told someone

So that reads to me like you need 500K baht balance for the last 6 months in ONE account. <- at least at HCMC 🙂

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Ryan ********

this is pretty frustrating considering the rapidly strengthening Thai baht. so you might have qualified a few weeks ago, but now your balance for the last six months wasn’t enough. is there anywhere that shows what exchange rate they use?

Oleksandra **********

@Blue ***

I tagged you in this thread because you looked for the info about DTV in Ho chi min city. Read the first comment by Tod Daniels 😊

Blue ****

@Oleksandra *********

Thank you! It really helps

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Blue ****

Bryan *******

Regarding 1.4, would you take that to mean you must show at least

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0 baht remaining balance at the end of each individual statement for the 6 months or only on the latest statement?

James ********

@Bryan ******

correct ✅... For that specific Thai Embassy.

Peter *********

@Bryan ******

That was certainly not the case in my DTV application via London embassy. I submitted my last monthly statement which showed only 30 days history of my account and this was accepted no questions asked. So maybe they have different requirements in differemnt places or it is just a miscommunication.

Bryan *******

@Peter ********

Thank you Peter!

Tod *********

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@Peter ********

which is exactly WHY posted this

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Tod *********

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@Bryan ******

you need to show that you had a minimum balance of 500K each month for the previous 6 months is how I read it for that consulate

Bryan *******

Thank you Tod!

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James ********

@Brian ***

asked about the DVT... and was PM messaged today...

James ********

@Tur ***

asks...

Hi everyone :-)

I´m interested in changing my visa type from non-immi O to DTV..

Maybe someone here knows how to handle that specific problem:

Some years ago i made a non-immigrant O visa based on retirement, on which i have an active yearly extension until next year including a valid separate multiple re-entry permission. I´m usually staying in Thailand 6 months a year during winter season.

Right now i´m thinking about changing to the new DTV based on workation for saving a lot of time and money (for yearly extension and multiple re-entry) in the future... i have a 50% home-office job in Europe, working 100% in the 6 months in Europe allowing me to make holidays another 6 months :-) i don´t need to work from Thailand, but i could work remotely for some extra money....

I´m just outside Thailand, what will be the necessary steps?

Could i just apply for a DTV and then enter Thailand based on the new visa?

Or do i need to cancel my valid extension before? How to do that from Europe?

Or maybe enter Thailand on my valid extension, exiting shortly before expiration to Vietnam or Laos and try to do the DTV from there?

Could it be possible to do the eVisa with european embassy from overseas? Maybe even from Thailand and then just exit and re-enter after granting?

Your valuable help is pretty much appreciated, many thanks in advance

Kind regards,

Bo

Tur ****

Thanks for posting, couldn´t find it first.... my main concern is about how to cancel the still active EOS / Re-Entry before trying to apply for a DTV and if this is possible from Europe...

Tur ****

Yes, i have a multiple re-entry permit in my passport valid until expiry of my EOS by the end of february... so just leaving the country another time is no solution 😉 my plan is to go back to Thailand in November...

James ********

@Tur ***

then you will not be able to get the New LTR Visa at this time. You will have to plan after your current ending date in the end of February 2025.

Tur ****

ok, thanks for your opinion :-)

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James ********

@Tur ***

did you get a re-entry permit before you departed Thailand?

What is the expiration date of your current Non O based Visa extension of stay?

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James ********

@Clare *****************

asked in post preview...

May I suggest you Read the many posts about getting the DTV visa on this forum.

Your answers are in the posts and replies.

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Matthew ********

I'm already in Thailand on a tourist visa as the DTV wasn't launched when I left UK to come here in early July. Would I have to go back to my UK to apply for DTV or could I apply in a neighbouring country like Vietnam or Malaysia? Thanks

Tod *********

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@Matthew *******

you can apply in a nearby country, so go to the website of the thai consulate you want to use, read their requirements, read their processing time, read if you need an appt booked online to get in the gate or if it's a walk up consulate, get your documents, bank statements etc together and go apply

Matthew ********

thank you. Do you know if I could also apply for the evisa, selecting uk as the country, from another country like Vietnam for example? Seems like the evisa would generally be an easier process but seems like it’s not so available in SE Asia Thai embassies. 🙏

Tod *********

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@Matthew *******

you cannot.

it would appear you did not go to the thai consulate in london website and READ the info about eVisa 🙁

You either wing your way back to the UK and apply for the eVisa while you're back there OR you slog on over to a nearby consulate and apply in person

Those are about your choices 🙂

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Tod *********

Audrey **********

When approved, how long do you have till you need to use the visa? Can I get it in Mexico where I am and then wait two months before I go to Thailand?

Tod *********

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@Audrey *********

you need to show you're coming to thailand within 90 days of when they issue the visa AND Mexico isn't on the eVisa system so you will go to the consulate in Mexico City and apply in person

Audrey **********

you’re the best!! Seriously! Missed all your help 💝