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What is the best neighboring country to apply for a Thai DTV visa from?
Dec 17, 2025
4 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERApplying for DTV from neighbouring Thai countries,
What is the
fastest/least problematic country in sea I should apply from?
What is the
fastest/least problematic country in sea I should apply from?
TLDR : Answer Summary
When applying for a Thai DTV visa (Digital Nomad Visa) from neighboring countries, the consensus among community members suggests that Laos (specifically Vientiane) offers a very efficient process with a turnaround time of about 5 working days, including an in-person interview. Vietnam, particularly Hanoi, is also recommended due to quick processing times. Conversely, Cambodia is perceived as problematic, and it’s generally advised to apply from one's home country for better success. Experiences from Myanmar's embassy indicate a quick process but with more stringent document requirements.
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Laos
Zafer *****
I had very good experience at Vientiane, Laos. Exact 5 working days from date of fee payment, which includes in-person interview
Kool *******
The Thai embassy in Yangon Myanmar has a quick turn around, but are more detailed of the documents they want to see.
Anonymous ******************
I don't know yr particular circunstances but if I was you I'd do a month in indonesia and enjoy yr trip, it'll be done well in time and they were pretty easy to deal with in my experience. No need to sit around waiting and fretting when it'll be made available, sabai sabai.
Waqar ********
Cambodia is least problematic. Direct rejection 😂 Fun aside: Better to apply from your home country. They understand you better.
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@Waqar *******
nah... they ask for crazy stuff so can mess you about for a week or 2 before they reject. They need their fun tooReply to
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Andrew ********
Hanoi - seen people with 2 week turn around
Anonymous ******************
Vietnam (Hanoi) , dont go Ho chi min. Or Laos (Vientiane)
Isa *********
Participant anonyme 708 I had my DTV in Ho Chi Minh in only 5 days. It was in october this year.
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Anonymous ******************
Asked and answered every single day… search is your friend
Richard *****
Anonymous participant 745 so he’s asking again if you have nothing good to say shut up and be a good boy
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Richard ****
this group is so unbelievably toxic isn’t it?Richard *****
Anonymous participant yes it is full of tosser like you
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Jay ********
Anonymous participant 745 - Touche. 😂
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