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Where should I apply for a Thai DTV visa if I am a UK resident currently not in the UK?

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Nov 18, 2025

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Jack **********

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Hi guys apologise if already been asked but there so much different information out thre

Currently applying for a dtv visa I'm UK resident but  currently not in that country nor will be returning before flight to thailand. 

Do I apply from local Thai embassy or is it ul embassy still?

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A UK resident currently applying for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) should apply at the nearest Thai embassy or consulate in their current location, rather than returning to the UK. Some consulates may have restrictions related to residency, so it's important to verify that you can apply from your current location. Also, keep in mind that you need to stay in the place of application until the visa process is complete.

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Jack **********

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Thanks guys submitted it in Jakarta do will keep posteed

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Oversees, not in Thailand

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John **********

You must apply using the Thai consulate that serves your current location. Some consulates restrict applications to residents, so if you are not you would have to travel elsewhere to apply. Once you've applied you need to remain in that location until the visa process completes

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Jack **********

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Ok perfect thank you for the help guys

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John **********

I see in another response you are in Indonesia so you would apply using the Thai Embassy in Jakarta, no matter where you are in Indonesia

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Ben *******

I was also wondering about this as there is no way to show your in the UK as you don't get stamped in as a British citizen so you could just send a recent bank statement or driving license

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Greg ********

Exactly. I could not apply in the UK as not loved there since 2002.

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Jack **********

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exactly and every comment and information is differnetn

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Ben *******

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I actually emailed the UK Thai embassy this morning and asked if I could apply there whilst being in Japan as the embassy in Tokyo is a nightmare to deal with . If I hear back I'll let you no

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Jack **********

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yes keep me updated please sooo much different information and it's annoying if it gets denied

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Greg ********

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You can apply in a country that does not require residency. Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia etc

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Jack **********

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ok does that work in your on voa in Indonesia then?

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Greg ********

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Yes. Many apply online from Bali to Jakarta Embassy

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Stefan ******

The nearest embassy or consulate in the country where you currently are

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Anonymous ******************

Have to apply in your own country

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Greg ********

Anonymous participant 349 Not true at all

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Stefan ******

Anonymous participant 349 That's not correct

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John *******

Anonymous participant 349 Not true. You apply from the embassy in your current location. However, some embassies only allow residents to apply though them.

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Jack **********

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Also does anyone know of any agents

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Emma *******

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Btisolutions.co

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