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Why do applicants with a solid travel history seem to get DTV visa approvals faster in Thailand?

Suhaan *********
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Sharing a quick observation from our DTV application process and helping a few others recently with documents, application forms, and choosing where to apply from.

From what I’ve seen so far — applicants with a solid travel history and no overstay or immigration violations seem to be getting approvals faster compared to those without much travel background or any past issues with Thai immigration.

Of course, this is just an observation, not a rule. We’re all learning and supporting each other through the process.

Would love to hear your thoughts or experiences. Has anyone noticed something similar?
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The conversation discusses observations regarding the DTV visa application process in Thailand, particularly highlighting that applicants with a solid travel history and no immigration violations tend to receive approvals more quickly than those without such backgrounds. Participants share varied experiences, including details on nationality issues, documentation practices, and insights from promotional events suggesting that those with no travel history are scrutinized more closely. The dialogue encourages sharing of thoughts and experiences among applicants to navigate the visa application process effectively.
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Art ***************
Art ***************
I applied once and got approved within 10 hours.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
@Suhaan ********
You've got it totally wrong. Issuing of DTV is nothing to do with Thai Immigration. The entire application process is handled by MFA
Muay *************
Muay *************
One of my applicants had long and bad passport history. No real overstay but warned multiple times at the border.

When he went for DTV the HCM embassy told him " good, the DTV is for people like you"
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
@Muay ************
Because DTV approval is nothing to do with border immigration
David ********
David ********
It seems to me the people having trouble have several reasons

Nationality

500k just deposited but not from their own account because they borrow

They are not really nomads so their paperwork is not correct or dodgy

Oversupply of paperwork and not what is specifically asked for leading to suspicion dodgy

Not staying in country that they applied

Applying from Thailand not the country in which the embassy

Soft power not government approved activity or registered with government

Using an agent and embassy know it's not them

Completing the online with wrong info

Name doesn't match passport incorrect spelling

Many things but hey most apply 2 or 3 times until success

These reasons are why immagration are now checking at some borde crossings and airport. Embassy approves most but immagration not happy with process

Anyway good luck to future DTV applications
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
May be helpful..
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Greg ********
Greg ********
I attended 2 DTV promotion events run by TAT. At each it was said people with no travel history at all would be looked at more closely. I cannot remember the exact words but it was why does someone who has never left their country all of a sudden want a 5 year visa to Thailand?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
@Greg *******
what is TAT?
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant 811 Tourism Authority of Thailand
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Greg *******
Great point

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