What insights can be shared about the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) process?

@Graham *****

It's pretty easy to become a "remote worker". Just register a business name and do a few simple trades on the sharemarket. If brainless YouTubers can do it, anyone can.

@Andy ***********

is right. If you fail to qualify for LTR, DTV has you and every 22 year backpacker covered. They are already calling it the Cheap Andy visa! A beauty 😂

@Todd ********

Yep. I reckon we're going to see a drop in METV applications too. The DTV is the way forward! From backpackers to crusty old retirees, it's a winner!!

@Andy ***********

the DTV you can only get it once for 5 years or continue to get another one after 5 yrs?

@Frank-Steven **********

"Oddly some Embassies say attending a music festival is a valid reason for giving the Visa. I am from UK and now have the DTV based on a 4 week booking of lessons only at a Muay Thai gym. Not actually sure how short that booking could be and still justify the Visa" I just used a confirmation email from the gym I'm going to as the document.

The Muay Thai gym is a fairly new one on Phuket with an American owner.

I think the rules will be better defined over the next year - but TiT so each Embassy will have it's own.

VFS actually processed mine not actual Thai civil servants. At the moment the VFS team acting on behalf of the UK Embassy seem to have a lenient interpretation of the documents needed."

@Andi **********

Interesting. If true, it would be the first I am hearing of this and that someone could manage to apply with a short and random gym conformation. I was under the impression institutions would need a government license to qualify.

@Frank-Steven **********

Seems, just a letter of participation is needed, Somone who contacted Indonesia regarding in person application said no minimum course time is needed, just a letter and proof of the 500K.

@Andi **********

A crazy development. Will be interesting to observe how this all plays out and how Thailand will be affected by this further opening with low to now barriers. I am happy for fellows who have been waiting for better ways and visa. But I am also concerned about the amount and type of people Thailand might be attracting now.

@Frank-Steven **********

I imagine things will tighten up if DTV entrants cause "trouble". Also, at the 6mths mark for extension and even reentry immigration can request evidence of funds and approved activity. Would be wise not to burn through the 500K if staying 6mths plus.

@Gian ******

$400

Gian Rossa You doing the remote work option?

@Andi **********

freelance work

@Tj *******

yeah man, it seems this Visa is just directed towards remote workers/digital nomads, so far. In these Visa groups, I haven’t seen anyone say they’ve been approved with the soft power option yet.

@Pui ****

ah that’s good to know! I wonder how one gets a medical appointment, when they’re not actually in Thailand? 🤔

just shot a msg out to a clinic to get some bloodwork and asked for some sort of receipt/appointment combo I can show to the DTV people. will report back if this works

@Eric ******

hey if all it takes is bloodwork, that’s interesting! Curious to see if this works…

@Jeff *****

I assume you call a hospital or dentist and make an appointment and they send you a confirmation email.