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What should I do if I received a tourist visa instead of a DTV for my planned stay in Thailand?
Just been approved my visa but issue
So he been approved for my visa but they only gave me a tourist visa. I paid for the DTV under self employed but they only gave me the visa valid for the next 5 months? Can anyone help me know what to do next! I applied really early and I’m not even going untill next July is this is a huge huge waste!
Edit: I am going to January for a month to see how the life will be when I intend to go for the full time next summer. I guess it’s my fault for trying to do it early :/
So he been approved for my visa but they only gave me a tourist visa. I paid for the DTV under self employed but they only gave me the visa valid for the next 5 months? Can anyone help me know what to do next! I applied really early and I’m not even going untill next July is this is a huge huge waste!
Edit: I am going to January for a month to see how the life will be when I intend to go for the full time next summer. I guess it’s my fault for trying to do it early :/
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The user was approved for a tourist visa instead of the intended DTV after applying too early for their travel planned for July next year. They are seeking advice on what to do next, as the visa is valid for only 5 months and they're concerned about the implications of their early application.
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Anonymous ******************
You was saying in first time Thailand ? You ever had visa before ? You told them only 1 month ?
If no visa before, first time Thailand and told them one month of staying they think tourist visa is enough for you instead lose full 300 they gave you atleast TR
If no visa before, first time Thailand and told them one month of staying they think tourist visa is enough for you instead lose full 300 they gave you atleast TR
Ivs *****
Everything about this sounds strange. July = 8 months (approx.). By then, the "valid for entry" period will have expired anyway. Plus, the wrong visa was issued. Something is definitely not right here.
Patong ******
I applied early for my DTV last year
Not that far ahead though
I was worried why it was taking so long called Thai embassy in Australia
They told me if they had issued my visa promptly and not traveled within 3 months of the visa being issued it would automatically be cancelled
Your travel date is middle of next year ?
This maybe the reason but why they issued you a tourist visa no idea
Not that far ahead though
I was worried why it was taking so long called Thai embassy in Australia
They told me if they had issued my visa promptly and not traveled within 3 months of the visa being issued it would automatically be cancelled
Your travel date is middle of next year ?
This maybe the reason but why they issued you a tourist visa no idea
Henrik *****
The Embassy has assessed the purpose of the traval can be done on the visa you have been granted.
At least you got a visa, instead of being rejected and thereby have lost all of the 10.000 Baht visafee.
As long as you have a valid visa you can’t apply for another.
Most Embassies will not process visa applications longer than 3 months before the intented travel date.
At least you got a visa, instead of being rejected and thereby have lost all of the 10.000 Baht visafee.
As long as you have a valid visa you can’t apply for another.
Most Embassies will not process visa applications longer than 3 months before the intented travel date.
I **************************
I've heard that the dtv scheme would end perhaps next year, inside info but never know what would happen
Anonymous ******************
I Know Almost Everything Inside info from the foreign minister himself? Or just by a random dude on Facebook?
MagentaWa*********
Név nélküli résztvevő (405) and orange-vest dude near to Pattaya Central Mall
I **************************
Nimetön osallistuja 405 nope not random, parliament dude
Za *******
There is nothing to do, the embassy considered that you are not eligible for the DTV but at least they issued you a 6 months METV. Enjoy your visa during the winter and after expires, you can try again to apply for DTV
Ciaran ***********
Another scam by an embassy.
Henrik *****
Not a Embassy scam, but another fool that didn’t read the Embassy website thoroughly.
Anonymous *************
OP@Henrik ****
lol you’re the fool. Applying for a 5 year visa and getting a 6 month one doesn’t make me a fool, just someone that’s trying to prepare early.
Cissi *********
@Ciaran **********
We don't now that... Maybe his supporting documents as self employed were showing customer contracts for a few month etc. I'm sure they had a reason and without more information no one can advise him except pointing out his own mistake of applying way too early.
John **********
Couple of points
If you applied stupidly early you must have provided false travel dates as you can only apply a maximum of 90 days before your intended travel date
They obviously determined that an METV was sufficient to meet the requirements you provided in your application which calls into question the rest of the information you provided
If you applied stupidly early you must have provided false travel dates as you can only apply a maximum of 90 days before your intended travel date
They obviously determined that an METV was sufficient to meet the requirements you provided in your application which calls into question the rest of the information you provided
Dim ********
@John *********
So travel dates needs to be indicated for 180 days or 1 year? because on dtv you need to exit every 180 days, but in other hand its to short for DTV and youll get normal turist visa instead??John **********
@Dim *******
travel into Thailand
PeacefulCh**********
Its like an scam.
สมองควาย ******
Why did he get approved for your visa?
DTV_Be*******
This happens sometimes, if the embassy doesn’t think you need a DTV, and all you need is a tourist visa. Also, how did you apply now, if you are not traveling until next July?
Marianne ********
You applied stupidily early. Don't apply more than 3 months in advance and get better supporting documents next time.
You will need to wait until your current visa expires though.
You will need to wait until your current visa expires though.
EfficientD**********
Re apply soft power
DioPar******
Well, you peobab stated that you were going to attend classes in the next 6 months and they provided you the right visa foe you. I don't understand why you are complaining now
Cissi *********
DioParco3474 he wrote that he employed as self employed, not to attend classes.
Peter ********
You are going to Thailand in 8 months? You applied way too early! Wait 5-6 months to let your METV finish and then somewhere in May apply for your DTV again.
LavenderD*********
This happens when they conclude that you do not meet the criteria for a DTV, and a tourist visa will be sufficient
Rud **********
LavenderDragon7301 No visa last 5 months
Partly_en*********
Applied really early? One can't apply for DTV beyond 3 months prior intended date of entry!
Anonymous *************
OPPartly_enlightened in entering in January for a short trip which is my simulation trip to see how things go for 1 month. I’ll just apply again for the real trip within the 3 month window!
Greg ******
You will need to wait until your tourist visa expires. Unfortunately you will also have to reapply through the same embassy. So try to find out why your application was rejected in the first place.
Ben ********
That sucks. But unfortunately there is nothing you can do. Complete waste of time and money sadly
SugarFree*********
@Ben *******
by no fault of his own as he apparently applied for the DTV far too early and didn't meet the criteria to receive 5 yearsJohn Stanners
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