What is the experience of applying for a DTV visa at the Thai embassy in Cambodia?

Sep 19, 2024
2 months ago
Hello! I am planning to apply for DTV visa in Cambodia. Does anyone have any experience with the embassy there? I have not seen many people talking about applying in Cambodia, mostly Indonesia, Laos or Vietnam. Thank you for any reply in advance ๐Ÿ™
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This thread discusses the experiences of individuals applying for the DTV visa at the Cambodian embassy. Key points include relatively successful applications taking place recently, the longer processing time of five business days, and financial requirements that apply across different embassies. Some users express skepticism about the ease of obtaining the visa due to potential requirements for notarization and scrutiny of financial documents. Additionally, the conversation touches on the transition to e-visa applications expected in Cambodia soon.
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Derry *********
We have done 4 at PP now ( muay thai gym) at first, when DTV began they were refusing the applications outright but seem to be ok now.
Ron ********
This visa is so cheap and so flexible and so easy that it seems like it's too good to be true w three years of solid changes (much longer) I'm a skeptic ๐Ÿค”

But running out to get it next week!!!
Tod *********
People don't use Phnom Penh mostly because of the FIVE BUSINESS day processing time not including the day you apply, <- which means you're in Cambodia a week minimum, and if they ask for more documents then the processing time goes longer.

It's not that it's a tough consulate to apply at, it's most people don't want to hang in Cambodia a week or more
Ron ********
@Tod ********
Thanks man, I think the people are easy but no English and all is thru a window on a busy noisy road with nothing around for blocks

I should probably start working on my Vietnam Visa and do it there, my buddy said 2-3 days and 12k baht???????
Tod *********
@Ron *******
it's 340USD at the embassies in Vietnam for the visa and they want PRISTINE us notes
Ron ********
@Tod ********
fck, I always have good paperwork but rode dirty so many years I worry about offices like that plus with the flooding I think it's unfortunately Cambodia only one week I have so
Andi ***********
@Tod ********
True, the week is off putting.
Tod *********
this person just said they got DTV's in Phnom Penh

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Travelling ********
In October the e-visa process in Cambodia is supposed to start. Can't find it on their website anymore, bit there was an announcement a few weeks ago.
Paul *******
@Travelling *******
Yes, it will probably be posted on both their website and FB page shortly before it starts.

For Ho Chi Minh, they begin on October 5th from what it appears, but for Phnom Penh it might not take place until later in the month.
John *******
@Travelling *******
- The announcement is posted to their Facebook page (dont think they ever posted it on their website). It sounds link many embassies are moving to e-visa next month.
John *******
I was approved through Cambodia in August
Roy ********
@John ******
Hi ! I'm a tourist (not from Cambodia). Can I submit in Cambodia for the DTV ? and must the documents be in English ? I have all the necessary documents but not in English...
John *******
Roy Gertel - yes, if in Cambodia, you can apply for the DTV, even as a tourist. Yes, your documents need to be in English or Thai (maybe Khmer). Do you really expect a Thai embassy in Cambodia to accept paperwork in a random language?
Hannah ***********
@John ******
hi! Was your scheduled pick up time 1pm? How long was the waiting time?
John *******
@Hannah **********
did you get the visa?
John *******
@Hannah **********
- I think it was 1 to 3 or 1 to 4 (donโ€™t remember). I went in the middle of the time, as I knew many people would show up at the beginning. Took me less than 5 minutes
Travelling ********
@John ******
Can you help me out with this question. Did you have to show 500K bath in your bankaccount over several months? Or was 1 month enough?
John *******
@Travelling *******
I supplied 6 months of bank statements
John *******
I submitted six months of bank statements, but no one stated that this was/was not required. Since I had it, I went ahead and supplied it.
Ron ********
Wondering the same, just had a friend get w no issues 12k baht in Hanoi embassy?

What about loas or Cambodia?
Paul *******
@Andi **********
A little bit extra isn't always a bad thing but when they start asking for your embassy to notarize or endorse documents and scrutinize Financials, requiring funds to be deposited for lengthy periods yet nothing is mentioned on their website it becomes super frustrating and can be an expensive trip if you're not aware of these things from the beginning.
Andi ***********
Ron Matsko A lot of success posts with Laos, Cambodia, Jakarta, Vietnam. Increasing posts from Taipei.
Paul *******
@Andi **********
Success with Laos is predicated on 3 months of funds parked there or the use of an agent.

Phnom Penh is easy. Ho Chi Minh too. Both moving to e-visas soon.

Jakarta - relatively straightforward, but 2 months of funds parked needed.
Andi ***********
@Paul ******
Thanks.. Laos is 3mths of 500K or just the final balance of 500k is, ok? Jakarta needs 2 mths of 500k?
Paul *******
@Andi **********
Laos needs 500K across the entire 3 months. Verified just days ago. It would appear Jakarta needs 2 months of the same (though the person who showed me the reply in their email showed a reply which seemed to hint that they need 2 months worth of statements). It wasn't 100% clear, but Vientiane is very clear.

If Vientiane allowed funds to be recently deposited, I'd be going there within just days but now I have to go elsewhere, simply for this reason as I can't wait another 2 months.
Andi ***********
@Paul ******
You going to PP? i will probably wait a couple more months as i don't want to withdraw from my investment account.
Paul *******
@Andi **********
I thought about it but now I'm strongly looking at going to Taipei as they've confirmed the financial criteria and all seems to be well.
Andi ***********
@Paul ******
what did Taipei confirm for the statements? Are they still doing same day approval ?
Paul *******
@Andi **********
Yes, they did. They said, closing balance on the day you apply is fine. No specific statement length, but I'd suggest to bring 6 months or more just in case.
Andi ***********
@Paul ******
great and same day approval ?
Paul *******
@Andi **********
Yes, they confirmed in most cases it's same day approval. Only if more information is required, it might take a day or two longer.
Andi ***********
@Paul ******
that is great, makes sense then to go there..
Paul *******
@Andi **********
Taiwan sent a follow up email saying they are checking to see whether a 6 month statement is necessary, but the funds can be transferred recently, no problem.
Andi ***********
@Paul ******
Someone else also sent me a similar email they received from Taipei. Seems 6mths will become the norm 2025 for many embassies.
Paul *******
@Andi **********
Yes, which is fine as long as the funds can be recently transferred, which is what Taipei told me. The fact they need 6 months of statements to see transactions, is no problem.
Andi ***********
@Paul ******
Yes, that is ok.. hope they do not go KL like with 500K needed every month.
Paul *******
@Andi **********
That's crazy. KL needs 6 months worth of 500K? For Laos, it's 3 months, which is already long...
Andi ***********
@Paul ******
They need something like 3-6mths, notarized documents, proof of lease in Thailand etc.
Paul *******
@Andi **********
Yeah that's excessive. Definitely the worst location to apply.
Andi ***********
@Paul ******
Yeah as mentioned in the articles it goes beyond the criteria recommended.