Unanswered2 years ago
What should I do if my DTV visa application is being delayed due to proof of exit from Thailand?
I applied at the Vancouver Canada location and they requested documents to please upload proof of leaving Thailand. They had previously asked me to upload proof of travel.
I booked a bus to Cambodia on the date I submitted/stated I was departing. It was under 180 days.
I bought a 5 year Thai botany soft power course. They issued me a tourist visa valid from now until the day I said I was departing. I’m SO frustrated. This was my second DTV application.
Has anyone experienced this? And will it impact my ability to apply a 3rd time for the DTV?
Edits: I’m a Canadian citizen, physically in Vancouver Canada now and was when I submitted my application.
I booked a bus to Cambodia on the date I submitted/stated I was departing. It was under 180 days.
I bought a 5 year Thai botany soft power course. They issued me a tourist visa valid from now until the day I said I was departing. I’m SO frustrated. This was my second DTV application.
Has anyone experienced this? And will it impact my ability to apply a 3rd time for the DTV?
Edits: I’m a Canadian citizen, physically in Vancouver Canada now and was when I submitted my application.
Summary so far
The user has applied for a DTV visa at the Thai consulate in Vancouver while currently in Canada but faces challenges due to requests for proof of leaving Thailand. Despite having booked a bus to Cambodia and being issued a tourist visa valid until their declared departure date, they express frustration over the application process, including confusion over document requests and the impact on future applications. Community members speculate about the potential for a note on their immigration record affecting future applications and highlight the importance of applying through the correct embassy based on location.
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Wannikea *********
A disorganized relaying of accounts.
Did you supply them with proof of being in Canada? Did you supply a ticket to Thailand within the next 3 months? Did you select DTV or METV as the visa you were applying for? It almost sounds as if you applied for an METV because they asked for travel plans/proof of leaving Thailand.
Did you supply them with proof of being in Canada? Did you supply a ticket to Thailand within the next 3 months? Did you select DTV or METV as the visa you were applying for? It almost sounds as if you applied for an METV because they asked for travel plans/proof of leaving Thailand.
Anonymous *************
OPYes yes and yes... 😃 DTV, they changed it to METV. Or perhaps they had already planned on issuing me the METV prior to asking me for proof of leaving, and they just needed that to issue it to me
Helen ********
Email them, Vancouver consulate is responsive, ask why they changed it. It could be they are one of the embassies that don't accept that course as it can be done on line. You may as well use the METV since some embassies won't issue an DTV with an active METV.
Adnan ********
i am confused also about what you said but let's figure it out, if you are applying DTV visa while you are in Canada and they are asking you proof of "when DID you leave Thailand" or when will you leave thailand after you arrive on DTV? if they are asking you about past then you can provide all the tickets you bought or boarding passes (most of the airline keeps the history of your ticket even after the trip is done) you have or even credit card transaction......if they are asking you about future then you need to buy return ticket (fully refundable)......
Anonymous *************
OPAdnan Khairi they asked “please upload proof of leaving Thailand” I called to confirm it was after my stated arrival date and they said yes. Nothing to do with past visits
Adnan ********
Anonymous participant then you should be able to get return ticket full refundable and once you get the visa then you can decide what to do....
Anonymous *************
OPYes, thank you
Christopher ***********
Clearly Vancouver is at fault. The visa they issued is not the one you applied for. A chargeback on your debit/credit card will result in cancellation of the incorrectly issued tourist visa.
Henrik *****
The visa fee is NON-refundable, no matter the outcome of the application.
Anonymous *************
OPAs much as I want to be on board with that, it's Thailand after all and I wouldn't want to jeopardize my chances of applying again. You never know. 😒
Christopher ***********
@Henrik ****
Fortunately, in the real World, banks and credit card companies protect us from companies/organisations who take our money and fail to deliver the product (or service). Recent report where an applicant’s bank asked the Thai Embassy for an explanation of their actions? The Embassy didn’t respond. Therefore, bank authorised chargeback.
Greg ********
@Christopher **********
I think part of the conditions when applying are they can issue a visa they deem appropriate.Christopher ***********
@Greg *******
On face value it appears Vancouver have ‘steered’ the applicant by asking how long he intends to stay and then using his response as justification to change visa type. Two possible reasons; 1) Inexperienced staff, 2) They were going to reject his application so were ‘generous’ in issuing an alternative visa.Adnan ********
@Christopher **********
i think there is more to the story then we are being told here........Christopher ***********
Adnan Khairi I agree there is always such a possibility!
Luit *****************
@Christopher **********
Why should Vancouver be at fault? They always have the possibility to reject your application or give you a more appropriate visa without refunding any money.A chargeback on your debit/credit card might result in getting your money back, but since this is fraud, I would not advise so.
Surely not in case you have the intention to travel to Thailand at any time in the future.
John *******
Now that you have a valid visa, you can’t apply for a DTV until that visa is no longer valid. Therefore, it depends if it is a single entry or multi-entry visa. Single entry, once you enter and exit, is no longer valid. If multiple entry, it is valid until the expire date.
Anonymous *************
OP@John ******
thank you, it’s a multiple entry
Raed ****
i applied in the thai embassy in Dubai and they said they want ( round flight tickets only ) fully paid directly with the airline with prof of payment !! even tourists agencies booking NOT acceptable
Anonymous *************
OP@Raed ***
It doesn't make sense, unless in these cases they are already planning on changing it from DTV and issuing you a METV. Bc flights aren't available to book 5 years in advance 🥲
Sean *******
You've made a right mess of this fella. Sounds like you applied via Canada while in Cambodia.
John *******
@Sean ******
- the guy is in Canada. They asked him to supply evidence that he would leave Thailand at some point, so he supplied evidence that within 180 days of arrival, he will travel to Cambodia. He isn’t in Cambodia now. He is in Canada.Greg ********
Your ability to apply a 3rd time may be dependent if your immigration record has a note attached to it about the rejection. If no note then applying elsewhere probably OK. If a note attached it can only be removed by originating embassy. The way to find out about any "Note" is to have an agent with "Contacts" enquire for you.
John **********
You can't apply via the Thai embassy in Canada if you're not physically in Canada. You apply using the embassy/consulate that serves the area where you are physically located. So if you go to Cambodia you use the embassy in phnom penh
John *******
@John *********
He is physically in Canada. What he is saying is the embassy/consulate in Canada wanted documentation that he would be leaving Thailand. Since he knew he had to leave every 180 days, he showed evidence that he would travel to Cambodia before 180 days are up. Now the embassy impliesthat since he is only there for less than 180 days, he only needed a tourist visa.
John **********
@John ******
his edit tries to clarify that but it's still not clearJohn *******
@John *********
- yes, he is in Canada the entire time. He is still in CanadaJohn **********
@John ******
that he was in Canada when he first applied. But i guess that's a moot point given he has been issued a visaJohn *******
@John *********
- what is not clear for you?Anonymous *************
OP@John *********
I’m in Canada
Anonymous ******************
@John *********
You're right indeed.Anonymous ******************
The botany course has been refused with some embassies... That may or may not be the reason. You've also applied from the wrong embassy being in Cambodia.
James ********
Anonymous participant 832 he's in Canada
Anonymous ******************
@James *******
OK... Then it's maybe from the course?!James ********
Your Post is confusing...
What is your passport nation?
Where were you when you submitted your application for the DTV visa? Were you In Canada?
Which Thai Embassy or Consulate in what country did you submit your DTV Visa Application? In Canada?
Where are you now?
Who has issued you a Thai tourist visa? Single entry or METV MULTIPLE ENTRY.. ? Canada Thai Embassy or Consulate ?
What does the bus 🚌 from Cambodia have to do with your question?
What is your passport nation?
Where were you when you submitted your application for the DTV visa? Were you In Canada?
Which Thai Embassy or Consulate in what country did you submit your DTV Visa Application? In Canada?
Where are you now?
Who has issued you a Thai tourist visa? Single entry or METV MULTIPLE ENTRY.. ? Canada Thai Embassy or Consulate ?
What does the bus 🚌 from Cambodia have to do with your question?
Anonymous *************
OP@James *******
In Vancouver now. Vancouver royal Thai consulate.
The Vancouver consulate has issued the visa I believe.. Multiple entry.
The bus from Cambodia: I said I was leaving on 21st sept (153 days after I refer arrival). They asked me to upload proof of leaving Thailand. I thought it was best to match it up with that departure date. So I wonder if I should have put further out as I want to be in Thailand for at least a couple years. The expiry date of my visa is the date of my departure at 153 days.
James ********
Anonymous participant thank you for your helpful reply. Sadly the Thai Consulate issued a METV multiple entry tourist visa instead of the DTV Visa. We've seen this happen at several other Thai Embassies and Consulates without reason.
The botany course does offer to refund 80% of the course fee you paid to them.
Did you Ask them before you made your application for the course if they have had success with the Vancouver Thai Consulate?
But even then, it's NOT a sure thing. As in Phnom Penh, it has a mixed bag of granting the DTV visa for the course... initially several approvals then a denial followed by another approval.
The botany course does offer to refund 80% of the course fee you paid to them.
Did you Ask them before you made your application for the course if they have had success with the Vancouver Thai Consulate?
But even then, it's NOT a sure thing. As in Phnom Penh, it has a mixed bag of granting the DTV visa for the course... initially several approvals then a denial followed by another approval.
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