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What is the process for applying for a DTV visa in Thailand as a spouse, and are there any requirements regarding return tickets?

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May 16, 2025

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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DTV approved in London. Wife applied first as workcation showing work/income documents etc. Hers was approved in 3 days then I applied as spouse with her DTV number and showed marriage certificate and certified translation (we were married in Italy). They requested further documentation from me, original Italian marriage certificate and an apostilled translation. Got these in 3 days and resent to Thai embassy and approved the next day. Landed on Tuesday this week from London with no issues at the airport. Also we had no return ticket out of here and it wasn’t asked for, heard a few people have been asked for them though, some have even had to buy one at the airport before entry allowed. Something to be mindful about.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A spouse's experience in applying for a DTV Visa in London is shared, highlighting that the wife applied first and was approved quickly. The husband then applied using her DTV number, submitting a marriage certificate and translations, and faced additional documentation requests, which were satisfied promptly. Both traveled to Thailand without being asked for a return ticket, though a warning is given about the possibility of being questioned on entry.

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PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

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How did you successfully apply for a DTV (workcation) visa in Thailand?

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What is the process for applying for a DTV visa in Thailand from Taipei, Taiwan?

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How can a spouse apply for a DTV in Thailand if the partner already has one?

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