What should I do after my DTV application was denied due to a name mismatch?

@Schlitz *******

Read Tod Daniel's answers carefully. He's the one that gave you good advice. You still have plenty of time. Apply for your visa at least, and depending on how long it will take to get it, consider applying for your family there as well.

Yes, losing 400$ is not fun, but it's just a stupid mistake, should not make you think that you're blacklisted forever. You are not, They will welcome your application as long as you meet the requirements.

The travel information part of the form is not that relevant. Just make something up, or say the truth. Give an address for the first month, even without a booking, and you'll be fine.

@Luit ****************

I have said what I believe is correct. Suggest you ask the Thai Embassy or Consulate where you will be applying for the DTV visa and dependent DTV visas. Good Luck 🍀

@James *******

What I meant to say is that some embassies might be tolerant on this, but even when you get approved without 500K for each, immigration in Thailand might not be that tolerant.

@Luit ****************

there's NO check of the 500k in funds upon arrival into Thailand. IF you do Border Runs, each 180 days, again no check yet on funds. IF you seek to extend the DTV visa in your local Thai Immigration office, Ask them for their requirements. Likely easier to do a BORDER BOUNCE each 180 days.

@James *******

normally no checks for 500K at border, but it can happen and there are a few stories. And when they see 1 DTV with 4 dependants they might get the idea to check for 2.5M if they have a bad day and want to show their bosses they do a good job.

@Luit ****************

Agreed, there's lots of what ifs possible. BUT right now the border bounce is best to obtain the DTV extension of 180 days.

For now I agree, especially because immigration offices do not have much routine with DTV extensions.

When they get more routine and you fully comply with the visa requirements the in country extension might be cheaper and easier.

@James *******

what is not true? I was asked for 1 mln, friends for 2 mln for wife and 2 kids.

It's possible that the Thai Embassy or Consulate where you applied REQUIRED 500k Thai baht per person... but that's unusual.

Required Documents for a DTV: Spouse and children under 20 years old of DTV visa holders

Passport Biodata Page or Travel Document (Must be valid within 6 months from travel date)

Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months

Document indicating current location (driving license, bank statement, or proof of stay)

A copy of a recent saving or checking bank statement for the last three months with an ending balance of no less than 500,000 THB or ($16,000 USD) that shows the applicant's name and date. In case of submitting a family bank statement, proof of relationship (i.e. birth certificate, marriage certificate, certificate of adoption) must be provided. / sponsorship letter

Personal details of a DTV visa holder (i.e. valid government-issued ID card, Passport biodata page and the DTV visa approval of the DTV visa holder)

@Maksym **********

interesting 🤔🤔

The DTV Visa holder can sponsor the other members of the family with Only one proof of 500,000 Thai baht in a bank account.

Anonieme deelnemer 724 officially you also need 500K for dependants which makes sense of course, but not all embassies require.

Анонімний учасник 724 where? I were asked and friend in few neighbor countries were asked

@Schlitz *******

DTV is not avis meant to live in the country, that just brings uncertainty. I know visa meant to stay in Thailand also do not guarantee a permant stay.

I do not have objections when people want to try to use a visa different, but I wonder if they realize the risks.

@Schlitz *******

No, that wouldn't.

@Tod ********

good to know. Thanks!

@Karen ******************

you need to leave thailand and apply abroad via eVisa website and then wait for approval. depending on the country/embassy that can take weeks.