Taipei DTV UPDATE: Same Day (or 2-3 days max) processing.
Went to Taipei’s Thailand “embassy” today and here’s what I learned
1. Foreigners can apply just with a passport and the visa application + your required documents (bank statement printed + soft power or proof of your remote work etc.
2. 9-11:30am every business day for visas, you get a number and they will call you . Drop off passport and documents
3. Within same day you’ll be notified if your visa was approved or rejected (and they will explain why)
4. PAYMENTS: You only need to pay AFTER it’s approved in cash which is incredible. The fee is actually REFUNDABLE if it doesn’t get approved.
5. The cost: 11,000 TWD (approx $360 USD)
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post provides an update on the Thailand DTV visa application process at the Thai embassy in Taipei. Application can be made with only a passport and a bank statement, and approvals are communicated within one day. Payments are made in cash only after approval, and the fee is refundable if the application is rejected. Furthermore, there are comments clarifying the applicability of this process, especially regarding residence requirements for applicants.
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