What is the process for Indian passport holders applying for a Digital Thailand Visa (DTV) from Chennai?

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Guide for Indian Passport Holders Applying for a Thailand DTV

Hey everyone! Sharing my experience applying for a Digital Thailand Visa (DTV) for myself and my dependents (wife and daughter) from India via the Chennai Consulate.

About Me

I run a business in the U.S. and create travel & drone-related YouTube videos (Nomadic Explorista). Since COVID, I’ve been working remotely and have traveled to 30+ countries (including 15+ trips to Thailand) without overstaying any visas.

My DTV Application (Individual)

I submitted my DTV application in February and chose the Chennai Consulate (the only Thai embassy in India is in Delhi, rest are consulates). Here’s what I submitted:

✅ Passport scan copy
✅ Recent photo (white background)
✅ LLC registration document & YouTube channel screenshot
✅ Cover letter (explaining profession, purpose of visit)
✅ 6-month bank statement (maintaining 500,000+ THB/month)
✅ Expected flight details (searched on Skyscanner, not booked)
✅ Hotel address (where I usually stay in Phuket)

💰 Paid ₹25,000 INR via cash deposit at DBS Bank (any branch accepts it—double-check your application number before payment).

📩 Visa approved in 4 business days!

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DTV Dependent Applications (Wife & Daughter)

Once mine was approved, I applied for my wife and daughter as DTV dependents with:

✅ Passport scan copies
✅ Recent photos
✅ Same bank statement & LLC registration document
✅ Cover letter (mentioning my DTV status & purpose of visit)
✅ Same flight details & hotel address

💰 Paid at DBS Bank (different branch this time).

📩 Received an email after 3 days asking for a new photo of my wife → Submitted it → Visa approved in 6 more days (total 9 days).

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Final Thoughts

We love Thailand and decided to move as a family in few weeks for long term ❤️.

The process was smooth and much easier compared to the old sticker visa system. If you’re applying for a DTV from India (or as an Indian passport holder), I hope this helps!

Feel free to ask if you have any questions. Happy travels! ✈️

Ask Thailand · Answer

This post details the personal experience of an Indian passport holder applying for a Digital Thailand Visa (DTV) for himself and his family from the Chennai Consulate. The author shares the documentation required, the application process, approval timelines, and payment details. Tips are provided to ensure a smooth application, including suggestions to print the visa approval email for airline check-in. Additionally, the post includes responses from community members offering congratulations and advice regarding health insurance and document requirements.

Lovella ********* · Answer

Hi! Does the business registration LLC documents recent document and certified copies?

James ******** · Answer

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

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.

Patrapong ***** · Answer

Congratulations and Welcome to Thailand!!!

If you need a local health insurance in Thailand for you and your family, please let me know. I’m legally an insurance agent with Allianz Thailand.

What is the process for Indian passport holders applying for a Digital Thailand Visa (DTV) from Chennai?

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