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What was your experience with getting a DTV visa in Thailand?

May 18, 2025
a month ago
Cesar *******
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DTV granted in Jakarta.

I arrived on May 8th, submitted the request the same night. Soft power, cooking school.

Unaware of the long weekend (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th!!!), used the time to visit every museum and park in the city.

Friday 16th came a request from the Consulate to update information about the cooking school (Company registration, school license); the school sent me the info immediately, I uploaded it the same Friday. So far, only 3 working days.

Today, Sunday, I got the email with my approved DTV visa for 5 years. Feeling happy :)
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The individual shares their experience of obtaining a DTV visa for Thailand, emphasizing the quick approval process after submitting a request. They detail their timeline from submission to approval, mentioning a required update about the cooking school. Comments from the community cover inquiries about costs, course details, and practical advice for future travelers regarding visa proof.
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James ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Diana ******
Where are you from?
Diana ******
Did you apply on the internet?
Cesar *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Diana *****
yes, its the only way.
Diana ******
How much did you pay?
Cesar *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Diana *****
the visa process costs around 300 usd, paid online.
Diana ******
Which cooking school and for how long is the course?
Cesar *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Diana *****
House of Taste cooking school, 8 months.
Andi ***********
Congrats! quick approval...