Answered2 years ago

What should I know about the DTV visa application process at the Thai Embassy in Bucharest?

DTV Visa Thai Embassy Bucharest Visa Processing Time Visa Application Tips Chargeback Risks

James *************

asked Jan 27, 2025

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I applied as a Bulgarian for a DTV over a month ago. No additional documents were requested. Application stuck in Pending Approval for 2 weeks. Application is processed through the Bucharest Thai Embassy.

Since the visa wasn't issued in time for my entry, I had to do a chargeback with my credit card (website states up to 21 working days is what takes for the processing of the visa).

For Bulgarians and Romanians - please beware.

Answer summary

A Bulgarian expat outlines their experience applying for a DTV visa at the Bucharest Thai Embassy, noting that their application has been pending for over two weeks without further document requests. They had to initiate a chargeback due to not receiving the visa in time for their entry into Thailand. Comments highlight that processing times can exceed a month, caution against chargebacks as they may hinder future visa applications, and stress the importance of researching embassy processing times and requirements.

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James ********

Your charge back of the DTV visa fee may result in your future inability to get a Thai Visa. Not a wise decision to charge back. Especially if you plan to ever get a Thai Visa in your future.

2 years ago

Henrik *****

No matter what nationality or which Embassy applying at,

READ THE EMBASSY WEBSITE

before applying and leave room for at least 25% longer processing time ( don’t forget that the Embassy are closed on Thai and national holydays)

You need to stay in the country where applied, until visa is granted.

2 years ago

Tod *********

Clearly posted on the Bucharest website

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟱 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟬 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲.

2 years ago

James *************

@Tod ********

I applied at the beginning of December🙈 Given that we need to enter within 60 days of issuance, how am I supposed to know how to time application? Anyway, I am flying to Australia in March and will be applying from there..

2 years ago

John *******

@James ************

- sure they will love you for doing a charge back.

2 years ago

Elías ********

@John ******

it's up to the bank/card company to grant it, and I think that unless the OP lies on the complaint, the bank wouldn't accept to give it. Either way, that's unrelated with the Embassy, as I think they'd get the money anyway, wouldn't they?

2 years ago

Elías ********

@James ************

there's no such a thing as the entering within 60 days of issuance, yes for other visas, not for the DTV. Anyway, you can apply at Australia. I've heard it's extremely expensive there, or was it NZ?

2 years ago

Wannikea *********

@Elías *******

New Zealand has the insane visa pricing

2 years ago

Tod *********

@James ************

and is the application still pending in the system or is it rejected/cancelled?

2 years ago

Wannikea *********

@James ************

there is no "enter within 60 days of being issued" stipulation.

2 years ago

Tod *********

that 15 is BUSINESS DAYS too (they don't specify that though)

2 years ago

Elías ********

It's well known it can take more than a month. Also, the money is not for the visa, but for the processing of it. Be either granted or rejected, you're paying for them to actually review your application.

2 years ago