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What visa options do I have to stay in Thailand until January while waiting for my DTV visa approval?

DTV visa Thai visa options Visa application from Bali Visa extension Visa on arrival Muay Thai training in Thailand

WittyPers*********

asked Nov 5, 2026

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I want to apply for the Dtv visa my country of residence is Australia.

I am currently in Bali stoping by after spending the last 30 days in Thailand my question is is there any other visa I can apply for as I really don’t want to have to fly back to Australia if the wait time for it to be accepted is 4-6 weeks as I need/want to be back in Thailand mid/end November….is there a visa I can apply for from Bali or even Australia that will give me until January next year then I can sort my dtv out once back and not in a hurry I have entered Thailand twice this year one time

On 60 day visa with 30 day extension and another time after a trip to overseas for just 30 days now in Indonesia on my way back to Australia? I will also be doing fifo from Australia so 2 weeks in Australia followed by 2 weeks in Thailand next year…and plan to train Muay Thai well in Thailand as that’s what I do well I’m over there just train and adventure….. will they let me back in with a Visa on arrival  again or do I need a metv or other visa any advice is much appreciated…I have all the funds to do everything correctly it’s just the current wait times as Christmas is coming up. I’ve heard people waiting 4-6 weeks to be rejected or accepted for a dtv regardless of correct info 

I have accomodation where I stay in Thailand and a coach and everything like that bank funds can even book a return ticket..

Any help is great thank you!

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The user seeks advice on visa options while currently in Bali after a stay in Thailand, as they want to avoid returning to Australia for DTV visa application due to long wait times. They inquire about interim visas that would allow them to stay in Thailand until January, considering their future travel plans and eligibility for re-entry into Thailand.

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WittyPers*********

My question is do I fly back to Australia spend all that money on a visa wait 4 weeks paying for accommodation etc I haven’t been back in nearly a year, also if there is one a I can apply from here in Bali I will do that and then just go back in January/feb and apply for dtv well back at work doing Fifo so it gives me time

And im not just sitting around

5 days ago

CuriousP*********

WittyPersimmon9998 Its pretty stupid, why do they force people to spend thousands of dollars flying back thousands of miles to our home country just to apply on a website that accessible from anywhere. All that flying is bad for your health, you can get a blood clot and die from being in a plane so long. And then having to pay for hotel accommodations, and then pay again to fly back thousands of miles to Thailand. I guess they think we are all rich and have massive amounts of free time.

3 days ago

Paulie ********

6 month 60 day multi entry

9 days ago

Greg ********

@Paulie *******

I think you need to be citzen or long term visa from where you apply for METV. For example previously I could not get one in Cambodia. Only SETV from Thai Embassy there

9 days ago

WittyPers*********

@Greg *******

uhh anyone know anymore about the metv vid and applying well overseas not in your home country

6 days ago

Greg ********

WittyPersimmon9998 As far as I am aware it needs to be home country or where you have long term visa. Double check I may be wrong but I could not get one in Cambodia when I asked.

6 days ago

Alexandra **********

You can have a look at the ED visa

9 days ago

SageAvo********

Same situation. So annoying. It shouldn’t matter where you are when you apply.

9 days ago

WittyPers*********

I will be getting the visa the Dtv visa but I’m wondering if I can get another visa until from mid November to last me till Jan when I will leave Thailand and go back to Australia and spend time there and work etc and then apply for the Dtv instead of now where I need to get back to Thailand but I’ve already done 1 60 day trip with a 30 day extension and another 60 day trip if I fly over again now will I get let in ? Or denied entry or is it all upto the imagration officers

9 days ago

WittyPers*********

Yeah so I think right now my best bet is to apply for the Dtv as I train Muay Thai and have funds in my bank etc

5 days ago

James ********

WittyPersimmon9998 likely to be questioned by Thai Immigration officers upon arrival ..be prepared for denied entry due to your recent history of living in Thailand with Visa Exempt entries and extensions.

5 days ago

WittyPers*********

Okay thanks guys and with that 60 day visa can you also extend it for 30 days ?

8 days ago

Greg ********

WittyPersimmon9998 If you get a 60 day Single Entry Tourist Visa you should be fine.

9 days ago

Jon **********

WittyPersimmon9998 Tourist visa is 60 days and then you can extend that with 30 days at immigration.

9 days ago

WittyPers*********

@Jon *********

even if I have already beeen over to Thailand mutiple times this year ?

9 days ago

James ********

WittyPersimmon9998 Thai Immigration will see your recent history of staying in Thailand...

A new SETV single entry tourist visa is no guarantee you will be able to enter Thailand even if you have one.

Suggest you talk to an experienced Fast Track service company before you attempt to fly to Thailand. If they accept you, they will meet you on arrival and guide you thru Thai Immigration obtaining a new 30 day stamp... WHICH IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY 30 DAY EXTENSION.

5 days ago

Gerry ********

WittyPersimmon9998 getting a SE tourist visa now kinda legitimises your intention. They can get wary of folks coming too often on visa exemption, so the fact that you go to the trouble of getting an actual visa is beneficial.

9 days ago

Gerry ********

WittyPersimmon9998 yes. The single entry tourist visa is the only option if you're applying in Indonesia.

For multi entry, you need to go home, just as with the DTV.

9 days ago

Thoughtful**********

If you think you are eligible to apply DTV right now, go back to Australia and apply now.

Otherwise, Visa free gives you 30days and extension inside Thailand gives you additional 30days or apply SETV gives you initial 60days plus extension 30days which will send u back til early to late Jan then fly back to AU to lodge DTV for long term option.

METV cost you $600 every 6months

DTV cost you $600 every 5year

9 days ago

Elías ********

There are other visas but none like the DTV. If you need the DTV, the other visas won't do the job

9 days ago

WittyPers*********

@Elías *******

I will apply for the Dtv in January but with my recent trips to Thailand 90 days and a 60 day trip if only over again wil they let me in if I’m going over just to train Muay Thai and chill that’s all I do….the problem is the wait time in Australia for Dtv is 4-6 weeks at the moment…

9 days ago