Why do agents charge more than 50,000 baht for DTV applications when the official visa cost is much lower?

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Feb 2, 2025

11 hours ago

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Applying for DTV, and seeing some agents charges more then 50,000 baht when the embassy official rate is 400 USD. Why is the service charges so w expensive ?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The high charges by agents for DTV visa applications, often exceeding 50,000 baht, can be attributed to their targeting of individuals who may not meet financial requirements or lack the knowledge to apply themselves. Many comments suggest that the process can be done without an agent, highlighting that some charges are seen as exploitative due to the simplicity of the application when all documents are prepared. Some users recommend avoiding these agencies and opting for a DIY approach instead.

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BarSo******

I used an agent purely to help me because I was travelling and didn’t have much time. My agent was fantastic and very communicative. It didn’t cost me as much as quoted in this post.

If you don’t have the time, do it yourself. If you don’t have much time then choose a good agent with references.

5 hours ago

Henrik *****

Because you are not supposed to use an agent.

Since you have to apply outside of Thailand and have to be in the country of the Embassy, and must not return to Thailand until the visa is granted /rejected, so not much a agent can do.

Do not look for loopholes, but make sure you fullfill the requirements.

9 hours ago

Jim ********

Welcome to the LOS - Land Of Scams. Need I say more?

9 hours ago

Alain ***********

They charge so much for a very simple reason : there are suckers out there falling for their scammy “advice”.

DTV is an unmitigated disaster for those agencies who see the regular customers dwindle as they move to that DIY cheap visa and extensions.

Far too many agencies are chasing a dwindling number of potential customers. Time for a huge cleanup.

10 hours ago

Rob *********

I know people who paid more than 100.000 THB, with flights included etc etc.... Try to avoid this kind of "agencies"

10 hours ago

Kevin ********

I’m not sure why people would use an agent. Not meeting the financial requirements is not something they can help with really, as you have to have the money for X months in an account in YOUR name.

10 hours ago

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

@Kevin *******

The agents "create" an account for the 500k. Many embassies do not require it to be in your account for a certain period and that is where the agents use. There are many who do not have the 500k or even the funds to pay for a 6 month Muay Thai course. The agent will sort that out for a large fee.

8 hours ago

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

Wesley ********

Because you don’t need an agent so the agents know if someone is trying to use an agent they are a sucker and easy to get money out of

10 hours ago

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

Agents are for dumb people who not got a clue 😂 it cost 10,000 I was asked for 65,000 by an agency but did it myself thanks to this group

11 hours ago

Phonemyat *******

If u have all docs with u, why u apply through agent? Simple have docs apply urself just find similar case here.

11 hours ago

Aaron *****

It’s mainly for people who don’t meet the financial requirements. When I first researched it I was told 95k and then just joined this group and did it myself

11 hours ago

Steve *******

Because they are done people who don't have everything that is required to apply yourself. But using an agent also means that they own your visa, so every time you want to do an extension or if you ha e issues with immigration, they will ask for a huge fee.

Do it yourself or ask someone in the group to help instead.

11 hours ago

Sean *******

That's probably for people who don't meet the financial requirements. Do it yourself it's not hard.

11 hours ago

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Sean *******

What is the experience with agents when applying for the DTV visa in Thailand?

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2 days ago

Is the quote of 260,000 baht for DTV visa processing reasonable?

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