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Where is the best place to apply for the Thai DTV visa?
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The discussion centers on the best locations to apply for a Thai DTV visa, with users sharing personal experiences and tips. Several comments highlight the reliability of various embassies, noting both successes and challenges. There is mention of the shift towards E-visa applications in certain locations like Taipei, and advice is given to apply in one's country of residence for convenience.
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Henrik *****
Since most Embassies now are e-visa, the best place is to get it in your country of residence where most documents also will be originating from, so apoly and wait for the answer in the comfort of your home, instead of sitting 1,2,3 weeks in a hotelroom in a 3 country just waiting for the visa to be granted or rejected
Roman ********
I just went to the Thai embassy website in Los Angeles, California and from there they give you an option of what type of visa you were looking for. 
Derry *********
OP@Roman *******
LA is pretty smooth to deal with but I think it's a 30 day wait if I remember correctlyRoman ********
@Derry ********
a little longer. Mine took 6 weeks. $400.00 for a 5 year multiple entry DTV.
Anonymous ******************
Any experience with Mexico?
Roman ********
Anonymous participant 984 my understanding is Mexico is becoming tighter and tighter.
They don’t put up with illegal immigration . 
They don’t put up with illegal immigration . 
Lulu ****
Vietnam is getting strict now .
Baptiste *******
@Lulu ***
HCM?Lulu ****
@Baptiste ******
yesBaptiste *******
@Lulu ***
yes it’s better in HanoiAndi ***********
@Lulu ***
Ah i see..Lulu ****
@Andi **********
since people are rushing to this embassy cause they're easy, they are getting stricter and stricter now. It's not as easy as it used to beAndi ***********
@Lulu ***
what is happening there?
Andreas *********
well, Taipei now is E-visa online application only.. You won't be able anymore to meet the "friendly staff" inside the Embassy
Luigi **********
@Andreas ********
not yet, I was just there today. They transition on 1 Jan 2025. If you mean maybe because they will be closed for holidays, you may be correct although I am not sure of their holiday schedule. So anyone reading getting in to Taipei today or tomorrow you may still have a chance, just check holiday schedule. Taipei is now a 2-day turnaround for walk ins.Andreas *********
@Luigi *********
Thai Embassies and Immigration in Thailand will be closed for FIVE consecutive days, from December 28 thru January 1Luigi **********
@Andreas ********
thanks for the info.Lulu ****
@Andreas ********
Same for vietnamDave **********
Avoid Paris. Incredibly slow and bureaucratic. Like France in general
Mo ******
@Dave *********
you know that the staff of the Thai embassy in France is…. Thai and not French right?Mo ******
@Dave *********
thanks you too!Dave **********
@Mo *****
of course. Why? All I said was French bureaucracy. Must rub off on the Thais in Paris. French red tape is the worst in the world
Lee ***********
@Mo *****
seriously, your wrong, they live, work, have friends in France, over time act French. I've had a house there for 15 years, it's fact, notorious for bureaucracy the world over, its a French word and they are masters at being so. What other explanation could you possibly give. 🤔 C'est la vie
Dave **********
@Mo *****
maybe. Bon soireeMo ******
@Dave *********
honestly I don’t think so. I don’t think they all embassies in Paris meet on the Friday night to share their weekly experience. I think it’s just a coincidence. However I know you are right when you say the Thai embassy in France is long. But you are wrong when you draw the conclusion « like all French »I think it is an easy conclusion.
Dave **********
@Mo *****
no, you're correct. I just think Paris embassy copies the French bureaucrats...hahaMo ******
@Dave *********
yes but this has nothing to do with France I think. Correct me if I am wrong? Maybe I amDerry *********
OP@Dave *********
yes we had that issue too. 45 days I thinkDave **********
@Derry ********
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@Derry ********
chiang mai?Derry *********
OP@Dave *********
there are options to just train hitting pads and bags. Don't have to spar if don't want to. It's still fun
Dave **********
@Derry ********
I can believe it.
Annie ************
Thank you so much!
Imran ***************
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I can personally confirm that the jakarta embassy was hassle-free.
I can personally confirm that the jakarta embassy was hassle-free.
Andi ***********
Very good summary. Having just submitted in Taipei you are spot on with the bank transaction highlighting.
Costas ***********
@Andi **********
what did they want to know exactly? Was planning to go for soft power muay thai and having only having 500k in my account from a transfer few days prior... Wondering if that'll be a problem.Lee ***********
@Costas **********
remember you need to keep the 500k for the 5 years, they want proof with each extension, obviously you can leave and return.Andi ***********
@Costas **********
They are ok with the 500K being there for a few days or even the same day of application. Make sure you have contract of employment and bank statements showing your salary you will be ok for soft power along with the other stuffAndi ***********
@Costas **********
Soft Power in Taipei is not straightforward anymore. They require an employment contract and statements with salary deposits. A couple of people had probs with that at Taipei as it is not in the requirements for soft power and they never had a contract when applying. I applied for the workcation option, and they wanted to see 6 months of salary deposits on statements. Would not accept new contracts with no salary deposits.Derry *********
OP@Costas **********
my customer was there Friday He's retiring from the US army but they asked for proof of ongoing work contract... but he's leaving the army. Anyway he managed to swing it but they gave him a run around
Andi ***********
@Luigi *********
ok, great you never faced an hour grilling. Yep, the wait is uncomfortable.Luigi **********
@Andi **********
They had me in the office for around an hour but she only really asked me questions for about 15 mins. She ended up having to take a phone call right as I introduced myself so for the next 45 mins I was just sitting there, nervously thinking I did something wrong or they were going to ask me for more documents or something hahahaAndi ***********
@Luigi *********
I was surprised by how long you were spoken to; it was like an hour. I was thinking i was going to face an hour but that would have taken it beyond the office hours. Luckily it was just a few mins to explain my work and awareness of not working in Thailand outside of online work specified in the DTV.Luigi **********
@Andi **********
oh hey Andi!! Yes, they grilled me but it was actually the Taiwanese worker checking my documents more than the Thai diplomat conducting my interview. I am actually glad she held the interview with me because it gave me a chance to explain my situation better to someone who understood English well.Andi ***********
@Derry ********
They gave him the runaround big time, very long "grilling" I thought. Your client was there the same time as me. I had an interview after him but just a few mins.Activity
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