What is the best approach to apply for a DTV visa while living in Bangkok with a US passport?

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Oct 12, 2024

2 months ago

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Hey guys! I currently live in BKK and am from the US. I have my Muay Thai DTV acceptance letter (soft-activities application) and am trying to figure out the best way to get my DTV. Should I apply through LA (California is my home state) and get it issued digitally or is it best to do an E-visa through Vietnam? After doing some research, it seems Vietnam is the best option. With this being said, with the recent e-visa changes is the following process correct: apply online, leave Thailand and go to Vietnam, wait for digital approval while in Vietnam via email, re-enter Thailand, and receive a stamp from immigration. Let me know if I'm missing anything and what your guy's thoughts are! Thanks :).

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on the best process for obtaining a DTV visa given their acceptance letter for soft activities in Thailand. They are considering applying from the US (California) or using an e-visa through Vietnam. Comments advise that the application must be made from the country of residence (US or Vietnam), and it is not permissible to apply while inside Thailand.

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John **********

If you want to apply in the US then travel to the US before applying. If you want to apply in Vietnam then travel to Vietnam before applying. You can't apply from inside Thailand

2 months ago

Jeiz ***************

This is not the right or legitimate way to do it. Go to the country where you are applying from. If you are going to Vietnam why not apply from Vietnam.

2 months ago

Cissi *********

You don't apply online before you leave Thailand. You do it IN the country from where you are applying. In the application you need to show the address to where you are staying AND your passport page with an entry stamp to the country.

2 months ago

James ********

@Cissi ********

correct ✅

2 months ago

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James ********

What are the visa application options for someone already in Thailand who needs a DTV?

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2 months ago

Can I apply for a DTV visa in a country other than the US while in Thailand?

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