What documents and requirements are needed for a DTV visa in Thailand, and how long does the process take?

Sep 12, 2024
3 months ago
Florence ************
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Jakarta DTV update

My husband just got our 2 visas from the embassy!!! 🙌🏼😆

Documents provided

For him as main DTV holder:

- 500k THB on a bank account at date of application

- letter of acceptance from a Muay Thai school on Koh Lanta

- price 5,600,000 IDR

For me as spouse:

- proof of relationship - copy of our civil union certification from Amsterdam (NL)

- copy of his passport

He gave both applications on Monday around 1pm. And got the visas on Thursday at 1.30pm. 3 days like they announce on the website and when you drop the application.

I did not have to be present which allowed me to stay on Bali with our kids.

He only had to proove 1x 500k THB for both of us.

The MT school on Lanta gave a pretty high price to agree to give him the letter.

Note my husband DOES plan on training in MT but NOT everyday because as a family it just doesn’t work. And they were offering daily training at first.

He managed to get the price gor down a bit but still it was quite an expense. Something to take into account when applying for soft power DTV

I feel joy and relief that we are to enjoy Thailand again.

Also happy to answer any questions!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shared their successful experience obtaining DTV visas from the Thai embassy, highlighting the necessary documentation, including proof of relationship and bank balance, and detailing their application timeline. The user appreciated the absence of a requirement for the spouse to be present during the application process. Additionally, they discussed the costs associated with the Muay Thai course and their family's visa plans, indicating an intention to manage their children's entry and stay in Thailand.
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Damo ***********
Do you really believe you are entitled to stay in Thailand> a muay thai class lol.. lets see you get back in after 180 days
Florence ************
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@Damo **********
isn’t what the visa says it’s for? I feel confusion reading your comment
Damo ***********
@Florence ***********
Yes it is. This new DTV is a rort.. a matter of time before it is shut off. No-one knows yet what evidence is required when coming back in after 180 days.
Florence ************
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@Damo **********
I judge your comment as passive aggressive and honestly not needed. No one can say what will happen with the DTV. There is no entitlement if I was approved legally.
Damo ***********
@Florence ***********
I do not care what you do... 1d1ot
Finlay ***********
congratulations, how many months statement did you have to show
Florence ************
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@Finlay **********
only proof that the money was on an account
Janie ****************
How much is 500k in THB in dollars

How much is the school cost?

Is it 5,600,000 IDR convert in dollars
Marvin *******
Thank you for clarification about the spouse needing to have the 500,000 baht or not. Your information will surely help others. Congratulations!
Helen ********
@Marvin ******
keep in mind this varies by what embassy you apply at and this is specific to Jakarta. Other embassies are asking for each person to show 500k THB or a joint account with 1mm THB. So you need to verify with the embassy you apply at.
Marvin *******
@Helen *******
absolutely, I would hope that everyone knows at least that much about this process.
Florence ************
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@Helen *******
yes! Great to emphasize. This was in Jakarta
Jo ******
Congratulations! … how much is the course please ?
Eryn ***********
Does it cover your kids?
Florence ************
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@Eryn **********
no as I said because our kids are small (2&6 yo) we decided not to pay 10k TBH for each of them and have them enter on exemption for 60 days, maybe get the 30 days extension and then - unless we have a trip out of the country lined up - have them overstay
Thomas ********
Congratulations! How long did it take from start to finish?
Florence ************
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@Thomas *******
depends what you consider the start?
Thomas ********
@Florence ***********
awesome!

Did he pay at the beginning or the end?
Florence ************
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@Thomas *******
at the application
Thomas ********
@Florence ***********
did your husband bring your actual passport while you were in Bali or just copies?
Florence ************
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@Thomas *******
you need the actual passport to get the visa in it.
Thomas ********
@Florence ***********
Sorry, I mean from the time of application to the time of acceptance for you and your husband — so separate timelines.
Florence ************
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@Thomas *******
same timeline as he applied for both on Monday and got both visas today Thursday. 3 days
Erica ********
Congratulations 🎉
Andi ***********
congrats! how long is the Muay Thai course for?
Florence ************
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@Andi **********
hubby took classes for the full 6 months we are there
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