What is the process for obtaining a DTV visa from the Netherlands to Thailand?

Thanks for sharing this - this is exactly the trap with Netherlands + DTV and you handled it right.

For anyone applying via The Hague, to add to your timeline:

*Netherlands is one of only 3 consulates that asks for VOG / police clearance for DTV:*

- VOG must be paper original, not digital PDF

- Then CDC legalization in The Hague + Thai Embassy legalization = double-legalization

- Takes 2-3 weeks just for that step, as you saw

Your advice is spot on - get VOG double-legalized BEFORE you hit submit on thaievisa. Hague will put your application on hold and your 3-month bank statements will age out while you wait for appointments.

*Pro tip for future Dutch applicants:*

1. Request VOG via gemeente - tick "paper version"

2. Book CDC + Thai Embassy legalization slot same day - CDC morning, embassy afternoon - they are 10 min apart

3. Only then submit DTV with legalized VOG + KVK extract not older than 6 months + employer letter with salary + remote work statement

The Hague also often asks for KVK extract + letter from employer stating you may work remotely from Thailand - seems you got that too.

How long did they give you for bank statements? 3 months with 500k THB? The Hague is strict on that - they want €13k+ maintained, not just final balance.

Congrats on approval - first entry, keep that legalized VOG in carry-on too, some IO at BKK asks for it on first DTV entry from Netherlands route.

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hey Tex, i have heard they now filter on departure date instad of when you start the progress, can you tell me your fly out date what you fill in on the application?

Congratulations! I saw your previous post and was wondering how your application went. I’ve submitted my husband’s application on 6 October, received a request for an additional document on 21 October and submitted it the same day. Then 2 hours later, the status has changed to “Pending Approval” and still haven’t received any response so far (24 October).

Did you send everything in English or Dutch? Kinda crazy u need to go in person tho... For most of embassys u can get those papers online no problem (I think)

I also need to do this soon. Did they inform you before it needs to be double legalized? Any idea if you can also do this by post (as I live like 3 hours from The Hague)

thanks! after legalizing the physical certificate of conduct at the embassy did you have to scan it and upload it digitally later on?

Thanks for your info! Did you also need multiple payslips (or just bank statements), multiple contracts etcetera.?

Mooi👌

Just to add. If you need anything translated from Dutch to English (not common but can happen) you need to go to a certified translator. The translation needs to be legalized by a court, then legalized by the CDC then legalized by the Thai Embassy/ Consular service. This can take about weeks.