What is the process for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand, and what should I expect during the interview?

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DTV Cooking - Approved in Vientiane Laos!

Timeline:
* Landed April 8 Wednesday afternoon, uploaded final docs (visa stamp in passport and visa) and submitted online
* April 9 Thursday - Went to Vientiane Laos embassy at 9am, paid 10,000 THB in person
* April 10 Friday - Nothing
* Songkran Holiday 13 Monday to 15 Wednesday
* 15 Wednesday - Got an email for interview
* 22 Wednesday 10am - Interview. Where is your cooking school? Where will you stay nearby the school (show hotel booking, can book and cancel if needed)? Open your banking app -- BE AWARE they scroll through it and click on it themselves, so no hiding anything or deceit. What will do you after your course is finished (take another course)?
* 22 Wednesday 12pm - DTV sent in my email! Printed out at my guesthouse
* 23 Thursday - Flight to Don Mueng Airport, showed them the DTV paper, I looked in my passport to make sure they stamp correctly. Took less than 30 seconds with the immigration agent (go to one with a man, they go fast and don't ask questions).

Cooking course: Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy They were soooo helpful, fast, responsive. If you get rejected for DTV, they give partial refund.

Agent: Yes, I did use an agent. I used an agent that has a full money-back guarantee, INCLUDING the Visa fee. Message me for their details.

Miracles ******** · Accepted Answer

The post outlines the personal experience of obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand through the Vientiane embassy in Laos. It details the timeline from landing to getting the visa approved, including key steps such as document submission, the interview process, and interactions with immigration. The individual emphasizes the importance of being transparent during the interview, especially regarding financial details. They also mention the helpfulness of the cooking school and the option of using a visa agent with a money-back guarantee.