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Where did you apply for your DTV and how long did it take?

Apr 10, 2025
7 days ago
Can everyone who received their DTV add in the comments in which country did you do it and how long it took? Thanks a lot 😊
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Expat users shared their experiences and processing times for obtaining the Thai DTV from various locations worldwide. Responses varied widely, with applicants providing details such as 'one day' processing in Taipei and '3 weeks' in Dubai. Most recommended considering Indonesia for a smoother DTV application process, while highlighting the importance of checking local holidays that may affect the time taken.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Adamski *********
Dubai - 3 Weeks
Joey ********
e-visa from Taipei, Taiwan in March; 3 days.
Chuin *****
i got mine yesterday. Submitted Apr 3rd Jakarta and got it on the 10th. took a few days because 3rd was Eid public holiday in Indo. would recommend if you fly to indo to get it done , get return flights for two weeks. i had to throw my initial return flight and buy a new one. so glad i have it now though,
Uwe ****
Atlantis. 5 Atlantis Days.
Lyn *******
I applied to the Washington embassy in USA. It took 11 days from start to approval.
Christian *******
Vietnam, Hanoi, in
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, via Web application, 5 working days, including request of additional documents
Steve *******
Scroll in the group and you will find tons of details processes from a lot of users.

Click on my profile and you'll see my application in Hong Kong
Al**
No.
Andi ***********
Taipei - one day, in person application.
Qub *****
Recurring question. Use search.

Most of the people seems to recommend Indonesia. It took them 12 days. Due to Ramadan and other Indonesian+Thai public holidays.

You don't need to be in Jakarta for this. In fact, I highly recommend you fly somewhere else, such as Yogyakarta or Bali. However, if necessary, you should be ready to travel to Jakarta.
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@Qub ****
Most of people I see did it in Vietnam and get it in 5 days.

Thanks for your information about Indonesia
Chuin *****
Anonymous participant not necessarily, saw some other posts vn being more troublesome than jkt
Anonymous *************
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@Chuin ****
my friend got it yesterday in only 4 days
Chuin *****
Anonymous participant Jkt was also 4 business days Monday to Thursday
Qub *****
Vietnam is closer to Thailand
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant Jakarta and Manilla are currently the fastest embassies within SE Asia, approvals within 3 days.