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

Sep 19, 2025
5 days ago
Tati *****
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My husband and I are FINALLY heading back to Thailand after 3 weeks. Approved in Jakarta

My visa was approved in 8 days total with two separate requests for additional docs.

For families only one person is required be the main holder for workcation or soft power. Which simplifies the application process and saves money. We opted for me to take the cooking course that I’ve been so eager to take.

My husband’s DTV was approved 10 days after mine. Provided a sponsorship letter about intended long term tourism, contribution to economy and his remote studies.

Soft power: House of Taste Thai Cooking School, Bangkok (Cost $560 USD/6 months) Easy process, they provided documents within 2 hours.

I did not use their agent service.

Funds were seasoned for the required amount of time listed on the site.

* it is not necessary to stay directly in Jakarta as long as you remain in Indonesia. If called for an interview then you would travel to Jakarta.

** entered DMK with printed DTV and TDAC. Stamped for 6 months. No hassle.

Requested TM30 from our landlord and they provided it immediately with no problem.

Good luck to everyone. This group has been SUPER HELPFUL.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster shares their successful experience obtaining a DTV and workcation visa for themselves and their husband while in Indonesia. The wife's visa was approved in 8 days despite requests for additional documents, and the couple opted for the wife's cooking course in Bangkok as part of the soft power initiative. The husband's visa was approved after 10 days, featuring a sponsorship letter highlighting long-term tourism and remote studies. They faced no hurdles while entering Thailand, with smooth processing of their TM30 by their landlord. The community reacted positively with congratulations and inquiries about the visa process.
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Celena *****
Can I ask are the officials in Indonesia more strict than for example in Vietnam? Did you do this for your entire family or just you and your husband? Did you have 1 application or separate ones ? Is that why his was processed after yours?
MoniRent ***********************************
Congrats πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸ‘
Karla ***************
Khela ***********
Ayyyee!! Congratulations! πŸŽ‰
Andi ***********
That's great you managed to get your DTV!