Answereda year ago
What should I do after my DTV application was denied due to a name mismatch?
DTV was denied, I'm so sad. In the US, it takes 14 days and $400. They said I spelled my name wrong and didn't match my documents. My middle name has a "-" in it, and it was not included on the passport page. I let their automated passport reader fill out the text fields. I should have double-checked. Any way I have to be out of my house in the US by August 1st. So I was thinking of just flying to Hanoi and getting it there. I also have a wife and 3 kids I have to account for. My main question is, do you think the Thai government might think this is suspicious?
Answer summary
The user experienced denial of their DTV application due to a name mismatch caused by not including a hyphen in their middle name, leading to concerns about potential scrutiny from Thai officials if they reapply. They are considering traveling to Hanoi for the reapplication due to an August deadline to move from the U.S. The community advises checking application details carefully, and that reapplying from Hanoi is a common practice, with previous applicants sharing successful reapplication stories after similar rejections.
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Anonymous ******************
Apply for it again and consider it $400 tuition fees
Brian ********
I heard Hanoi generally has a short wait time. Also Vietnam is just as beautiful and cheap.
James ********
Even better go for a holiday in Danang city, central Vietnam. A beautiful beach city that’s much nicer to stay with a family than Hanoi. You apply online anyway so it doesn’t matter where in Vietnam you are situated. Sorry to hear about the rejection. I’m sure you will get there. Some really unhelpful stupid comments on this page. Good luck!
Robert *********
They are cracking down. Too many bogus applications
Muhammad ******
Try again
Adnan ********
no, you can apply from other countries but USA will be easier since you are from USA so they will not do a lot of scrutiny....but yeah you can do it from other countries...
Schlitz ********
OPOne thing that I was not clear about is that they ask you where you are staying. How would I know that if I have not decided yet? My wife has a cousin in Phuket and we plan on staying there for a while but only after we arrive in Bangkok and stay for a week or 2. So what would be best to list at where I am staying in Thailand?
Rich ****
@Schlitz *******
hotel at arrivalSchlitz ********
OP@Rich ***
I am not sure yet. Should I just choose one off of Google maps even if I am not sure yet.?Dnatjugweme ************
@Schlitz *******
You tink too mut. Just make something up.Schlitz ********
OP@Dnatjugweme ***********
Dude I got denied because I didn't put a "-" between my 2 middle names. It's $400 at the LA consulate. Long story short, yeah I am perhaps overthinking this but want to be sure.Dnatjugweme ************
@Schlitz *******
Read Tod Daniel's answers carefully. He's the one that gave you good advice. You still have plenty of time. Apply for your visa at least, and depending on how long it will take to get it, consider applying for your family there as well. Yes, losing 400$ 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.
Kyle *******
Get used to it. That’s Thailand for you
Henrik *****
In most Thailand Embassy websites, it is very strongly emphasised, that errors in passport informations will lead to rejection of the application.
Write the informations EXACTLY as in the machinereadable field at the bottom of the picture page.
READ thoroughly the website of the Embassy you will apply at, before applying
Write the informations EXACTLY as in the machinereadable field at the bottom of the picture page.
READ thoroughly the website of the Embassy you will apply at, before applying
Winston ************
The DTV isn't for brokies. $400 is nothing. I'd drop that a second time without hesitation.
Jordan *****
@Winston ***********
one thing being broke, another thing being a sucker. Would you still drop another 400$ when they reject your application without a reason like they did to many applicants?Winston ************
Mine was cancelled without explanation. I reapplied to a different embassy and was approved.
Schlitz ********
OPWinston Washington, Interesting.
Anonymous ******************
Remember this is a tourist visa and after 5 years you could be asked to leave.
Jordan *****
Anonymous participant 602 who cares what will happen 5 years in the future with the DTV?
Luit *****************
@Jordan ****
It is absolutely no guarantee you can stay 5 years, it is also depending on your job or soft power activity.For moving to a country I would like to have a more permanent visa, not depending on a soft power activity, which is expensive, or on a job contract with remote working possibilities. Especially with a whole family that seems to be quite a risk you take.
What if they make checks more strict an you have to show you have
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00 on entry? They now already have the right to check.Anonymous ******************
@Jordan ****
clearly people moving their family half way across the world will care in 5 years time.
Amanda **************
I had a middle initial instead of my full middle name so rejected because it didn't match. I reapplied 10 minutes after I was rejected and was approved no issues just an expensive mistake on my part.
Anonymous ******************
I would reapply now, you have plenty of time. Many people get rejected for not double checking, then successfully get the visa the next time they applied at the same consulate. By having your dtv now, you can do the dependants application sooner or in August when you travel. Good luck and have a second person check your application before submitting
Bob **********
What’s the Thai government got to do with a DTV ??
Schlitz ********
OP@Bob *********
Theysupply the visa. I am not sure what you mean.
Arnold *****
@Schlitz *******
You will be fine on that end
Kaitlyn *********
Just try it again. You have lots of time before August. It’s only mid June. Just actually check everything this time
Rowan *********
Yeah, you have to be very careful of this - it's an expsnsive mistake sor sure. Next time you submit your application, just make sure to check over several times before.
Schlitz ********
OP@Rowan ********
Indeed!
Arun ***************
Sorry to hear about your case.. must be frustrating, especially with such a small detail causing the rejection.
If it's not convenient to remain in the U.S. for the process, applying from Hanoi is definitely a reasonable alternative. It's very common for applicants who are rejected in one country to try again from another and get approved successfully.. as long as the rest of your documents and financial requirements are in order.
Wishing you all the best for the next attempt!
If it's not convenient to remain in the U.S. for the process, applying from Hanoi is definitely a reasonable alternative. It's very common for applicants who are rejected in one country to try again from another and get approved successfully.. as long as the rest of your documents and financial requirements are in order.
Wishing you all the best for the next attempt!
Schlitz ********
OP@Arun **************
Thank you this is helpful.
Dany ********
400$ might be an expensive lesson. but you need like 2.5mil baht equivalent anyway for all those visa, so i think the 400 dont hurt you too much
Schlitz ********
OP@Dany *******
while I am doing well financially $400 is a sting.James ********
@Dany *******
he does not need 2.5 million Thai baht to get his whole family approved for the DTV visa. Once he has his DTV Visa...he can sponsor EACH family member with his 500,000 Thai baht...in the USA they are requiring US $16,000 .Luit *****************
@James *******
Are you sure about that? Why should it be checked then for dependants when the first applicant already showed the 500K.As far as I can see each applicant needs 500K, some embassies don't ask for children.
But even if the embassy does not ask, immigration might ask at any moment, so if you don't want any risk to get stopped at entry, you just need to have it.
Luit *****************
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.
When they get more routine and you fully comply with the visa requirements the in country extension might be cheaper and easier.
James ********
@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.Luit *****************
@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.James ********
@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.Luit *****************
@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.James ********
@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 🍀
Tangy ************
Just check your documents carefully and apply them again. Good luck 🤞
Anonymous ******************
Your moving 5 people on a DTV
That’s a lot of dependents on one visa
That’s a lot of dependents on one visa
Maksym ***********
Анонімний учасник 724 each one will get own visa.
Main issue will be to show 2.5 mln baht
Main issue will be to show 2.5 mln baht
James ********
@Maksym **********
🚫 NOT TRUE.James ********
It's possible that the Thai Embassy or Consulate where you applied REQUIRED 500k Thai baht per person... but that's unusual.
James ********
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)
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)
James ********
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James ********
@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.
Maksym ***********
@James *******
what is not true? I was asked for 1 mln, friends for 2 mln for wife and 2 kids.Anonymous ******************
@Maksym **********
for dependents you don’t need 500,000 each But asking for 4 dependent visas seems maybe questionable
If workcation maybe they say less
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 724 officially you also need 500K for dependants which makes sense of course, but not all embassies require.
Maksym ***********
Анонімний учасник 724 where? I were asked and friend in few neighbor countries were asked
Tod *********
Well, all I can say is you're not alone 🙁
Many MANY hundreds of people the world over have gotten their DTV's rejected because the MRZ on their passport when they scanned it didn't auto fill correctly on the application and they never checked the data entry carefully before submitting the application 😮
Some re-applied the second they found out they were rejected and ended up getting approved no problem
What's the "fly to Hanoi and re-apply"? why do that? It's just middle of June, if you're not leaving until Aug 1st apply again right now, CHECK the data carefully before you submit the application. You'll get the DTV issued in plenty of time
Many MANY hundreds of people the world over have gotten their DTV's rejected because the MRZ on their passport when they scanned it didn't auto fill correctly on the application and they never checked the data entry carefully before submitting the application 😮
Some re-applied the second they found out they were rejected and ended up getting approved no problem
What's the "fly to Hanoi and re-apply"? why do that? It's just middle of June, if you're not leaving until Aug 1st apply again right now, CHECK the data carefully before you submit the application. You'll get the DTV issued in plenty of time
Schlitz ********
OP@Tod ********
Thanks for the info and yeah it is an expensive lesson. I have 4 other people in my family who still need to get theirs as me as a sponsor after I get mine.. I want to get out of my lease by the end of July so I don't have to pay rent in August. Just a lot going on between figuring out what to do with all our stuff and the move in general. The move has a ton of logistics, especially with a family of 5. I thought if we had to, we could go to Vietnam first and apply there and at the same time enjoy that country for a little it.Luit *****************
@Schlitz *******
Are you sure you want to move with a whole family just on a tourist visa?Luit *****************
@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 ********
OP@Luit ****************
Yeah why not? They do online school and we have family in Phuket. What are your objections or concerns?Dany ********
@Tod ********
the problem in his timeline might be that he also needs 4 dependent approvals before traveling 😅Tod *********
@Dany *******
he could always apply for those dependent DTV's in S/E Asia AFTER he got his approved and they came here. Those applications would sail right thru if he has his DTV already
Dnatjugweme ************
@Schlitz *******
No, that wouldn't.Schlitz ********
OP@Tod ********
"he could always apply for those dependent DTV's in S/E Asia AFTER he got his approved and they came here." You don't think that would raise any red flags?
10 *********
@Tod ********
good to know. Thanks!
Thatchaya ******
Please be more careful when filling out your application. This resource may help with your next submission.
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/01/thailand-destination-visa-dtv-rejection-tips-avoid-embassy-requests/Dnatjugweme ************
So your middle name in the online form matched exactly your middle name in your passport? That should not be an issue then. What did I not understand?
Schlitz ********
OP@Dnatjugweme ***********
I have a dumb middle name that has a "-" and I didn't include it.Dnatjugweme ************
@Schlitz *******
You wrote "My middle name has a "-" in it, and it was not included on the passport page", so I thought the passport page matches the online form.Dany ********
@Dnatjugweme ***********
it did NOT match
Sjef ***************
Expensive lesson learned. Only trust yourself
Karen *******************
Can’t you come on your 60 day tourist visa and apply again?
Dany ********
@Karen ******************
you cannot apply for a DTV while inside of thailandKaren *******************
@Dany *******
Oh sorry didn’t know! Thank you! We are here on Education Visa and I just assumed you could apply for it hereDany ********
@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.
Sitg *********
Silly to lose money time etc over stuff like this it’s your life take more care and I would suggest starting again
Anonymous ******************
@Sitg ********
hate this kind of attitude. Like I would get from my unsupportive dad lolSchlitz ********
OP@Sitg ********
Thanks dad.
Adam *******
I feel sorry for you but I did chuckle at the reason “I spelled my name wrong” 🤦🏻♂️
Schlitz ********
OP@Adam ******
I have an extremely dumb middle name and it has a "-" in the middle of it and I rarely include it. However, it was the image that messed it up. I am replying and have uploaded my passport pic again and the computer that automatically grabs the info from the picture again missed the "-"
Wai ******
Not at all. You can try again anywhere if there is a Thai embassy in the country.
Fitfac *****************
nope.
It is normal. So many applicant get rejected because of the typo.
It is normal. So many applicant get rejected because of the typo.
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