What is the process for applying for a Thai visa from the USA, and how long does it take?

Nov 5, 2024
9 days ago
Atif *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
So here is my story.

Visa applied Online Oct 25, 2024 via Washington, DC Embassy.

Nationality: Pakistan

Documents Submitted: Passport, Bank Statements 3 months, Driver License

Additional Documents Request: Oct 31, 2024

Submitted: US Visa, Company Letter

Visa Received via Email: Nov 4, 2024
967
views
10
likes
42
all likes
26
replies
0
images
7
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post details a Pakistani national's experience of applying for a Thai visa online through the Washington DC Embassy, starting on October 25, 2024. The required documents included a passport, bank statements for the last three months, and a driver license. Additional documentation was requested on October 31, which included a US visa and a company letter. The visa was granted and received via email on November 4, 2024. The comments provide further inquiries about residency status in the US, the process for applying from other states, the necessity of a deposit, the concept of soft power in the application, and the evidence of bank transactions needed for the application.
Alex *******
Are we required to show several months of bank transactions? I thought just a one monthly statement showing 500k baht.

I’ll be applying evisa to DC for workation.
Atif *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Alex ******
i think 1 month is fine. I uploaded bank statement for 3 months.
Don *****
How did you apply soft power? Dtv worker? Did you pay for schooling
Atif *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Workcation (Digital Nomads, Freelancers, Remote Workers)

I applied under above program
Don *****
@Atif ********
ahh okay. Did the company letter include salary? I don’t know that mine does
Atif *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Don ****
nothing. I just mentioned that I work in the company and can work for a company from any location.
Don *****
@Atif ********
wow. Something tells me we’ve all been making this so much more complicated than needed. Thank you so much for this πŸ˜…
Atif *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Don ****
for me it was super easy. I just applied for my wife as well. So waiting for her DTV now
Don *****
@Atif ********
good luck in all your endeavors. And congratulations !
Atif *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Don ****
thank you so much. Good Luck to you too πŸ˜€

Let me know if you need any kind of help
Atif *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Workcation. Only paid $400.00 Visa fees. Nothing else.
Don *****
@Atif ********
hmm I’ve never heard of this. I have some homework to do now πŸ˜‚
Sergio ******
Were you physically in Washington? I'm thinking to apply for NYC Embassy as my address is in Ohio (even tho I'm currently traveling)
Christie *******
@Sergio *****
You input your location on the website and it'll direct you to the appropriate embassy or consulate
Atif *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
No, I am in TX. So I applied eVisa. It was super easy. no hurdle. Sent my Wife's documents yesterday and hoping it will be approved soon as well
Sergio ******
@Atif ********
thanks! I’ll try tomorrow, good luck
Mustavi ********
Did you need to show the $15k deposit?
Atif *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Mustavi *******
I think yes, as it says to show THB 550,000 in deposits
James ********
Congratulations πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Do you have residency status in the USA or Green Card...or dual passports ? Or passport from the USA ?
Atif *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@James *******
no, I am on E1 Visa.
James ********
@Atif ********
are you going to keep the E1 Visa for the USA or the DTV Visa from Thailand? Hmmmmm πŸ€”

E-1 Treaty Traders
Atif *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@James *******
I will keep E1 Visa. I just applied DTV to spend some days in Thailand. While I can come and go anytime to Thailand for 5 years :)
James ********
@Atif ********
Hmmmmm.... Good Luck πŸ€ which DTV Visa purpose are you planning to Apply for?
Atif *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@James *******
workcation
James ********
@Atif ********
interesting πŸ€”. Best Wishes for success in getting the DTV visa.
Atif *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@James *******
thanks man. I just applied for my wife today. Hopefully it will be approved as well