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What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?

DTV Visa Visa Approval Process Visa Application Requirements Thailand Immigration Expat Life in Thailand Financial Requirements for Visa Documents for DTV Visa Sponsored Visa Applications

Oct 15, 2025

7 months ago

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

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Hi everyone 

my husband got approved under DTV 

thank you for this group and all the helpful information 😀

we applied in Hanoi on the 8th 8 AM of october 

same day they requested more documents: stamp on the passport for being outside of thailand, for the 500k baht we used his dad as sponsor( since we travel alot and we recently purchased a house in another country we did not have it in our checking accounts for the past 3 months and we decided last minute on staying in thailand. they asked for his dad’s  bank statement which we got the stamped 3 months of his balance from the bank). and they requested documents showing the relationship with his dad which we provided birth certificate. the status changed to pending approval on the 9th and we just received the approval.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post shares a successful personal experience regarding the DTV visa application process for a husband in Thailand. It details that the application was submitted in Hanoi with additional documentation requested, including proof of funds and relationship with the financial sponsor (his father). After providing the necessary documents, the application status changed to pending approval and was ultimately approved. The post highlights the importance of printing the DTV visa email for travel preparations and poses questions from the community regarding the relationship dynamics and concerns about the legitimacy of using a sponsor for the financial proof required.

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Stuart *********

Don’t believe this post - DTV VISA you must have proof of 500k baht in bank.

Cannot believe any embassy would except a sponsor as proof of funds bull 💩 😀 - every man and his dog would be applying for a five year visa with no income if their own.

Typical anonymous post

7 months ago

Stuart *********

Sponsor letter normally refers to dependant’s who are family members of somebody already got a DTV. You can’t expect a child to have a bank with 500 K. That’s why it states that the DVT holder needs to be responsible paying their living costs.

If you husband got a DTV without money in bank - but with a sponsorship letter stating a relative will foot the bills - then that’s different matter.

If that was the case think embassy didn’t interpret the rules correctly and you got lucky.

6 months ago

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

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@Stuart ********

the fact you are trying so hard to be right is hilarious! you dont get lucky with immigration sir! but you can believe in what you want! good day

6 months ago

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@Stuart ********

6 months ago

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

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Anonymous participant

6 months ago

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@Stuart ********

the post didnt say no income! my husband makes 100k a year. we did not have the money on our checking account! so we used his dad as sponsor only for the 500k baht! only family members can! i did anonymously because i saw everyone is doing it lol i thought maybe its the safest to do but i will be happy to share info

6 months ago

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

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@Stuart ********

i can send you the proof! why i need to lie?

6 months ago

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

Will you apply too or are you Thai?

7 months ago

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

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Anonymous participant 739 no i will be applying too

7 months ago

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

Anonymous participant what will you be doing for proof of funds?

7 months ago

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

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Anonymous participant 739 will use my husband as sponsor i don’t know the outcome but will update here

6 months ago

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James ********

Are you Thai married to your foreigner husband who has received the DTV visa?

What is your husband's passport nation?

What is your passport nation?

7 months ago

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

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@James *******

we are Americans.

7 months ago

James ********

Anonymous participant thank you 👍 Are you now going to apply for dependent DTV visas for family members of your husband? Or do you already have a DTV Visa?

7 months ago

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James ********

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

7 months ago

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

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@James *******

thank you so much this helps alot

7 months ago

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James ********

Wonderful 👍

7 months ago

Damon ***************