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Where is the best place to apply for the Thai DTV visa?

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Dec 22, 2024

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Derry *********

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I am always been asked where is the best to apply for the DTV, so I did a blog. 

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This post discusses the best places to apply for the DTV visa in Thailand, with particular mentions of experiences at various embassies such as those in Taipei, Jakarta, and Paris. Comments from users highlight recent changes in application processes and provide personal anecdotes about their experiences, emphasizing the need for understanding different locations' bureaucracy and efficiency.

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Any experience with Mexico?

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Lulu ****

Vietnam is getting strict now .

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Andreas *********

well, Taipei now is E-visa online application only.. You won't be able anymore to meet the "friendly staff" inside the Embassy

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@Andreas ********

Same for vietnam

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Dave **********

Avoid Paris. Incredibly slow and bureaucratic. Like France in general

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Mo ******

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you know that the staff of the Thai embassy in France is…. Thai and not French right?

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@Dave *********

thanks you too!

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Dave **********

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

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Mo ******

@Dave *********

yes but this has nothing to do with France I think. Correct me if I am wrong? Maybe I am

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Dave **********

no, you're correct. I just think Paris embassy copies the French bureaucrats...haha

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Mo ******

@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.

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Dave **********

maybe. Bon soiree

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Derry *********

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@Dave *********

yes we had that issue too. 45 days I think

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Dave **********

@Derry ********

I'd love to get fitter from Thai Muay. However I played rugby at a good level and have a tooth bridge now. Scared of it getting knocked out.

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Derry *********

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@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

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Dave **********

@Derry ********

chiang mai?

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@Derry ********

I can believe it.

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Annie ************

Thank you so much!

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Imran ***************

Excellent resource , along with the lists of other good muay thai gyms on your website blog section. Muaythaifever.cm

I can personally confirm that the jakarta embassy was hassle-free.

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Andi ***********

Very good summary. Having just submitted in Taipei you are spot on with the bank transaction highlighting.

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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.

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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 stuff

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Andi ***********

@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.

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Derry *********

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@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

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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.

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