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Why is the DTV application fee at the Thai Embassy so high in different countries?
Apr 17, 2025
22 days ago
Nelson ******
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster expressed surprise at the high DTV application fee of A$600 (about 12,600 THB) charged by the Thai Embassy in Canberra, noting that they could have paid in THB. Community comments highlighted that visa fees vary significantly among different countries, with examples showing fees ranging from 10,000 THB in Laos to as high as 40,000 THB in New Zealand. Users shared experiences from various countries, emphasizing the inconsistency in embassy fees and the overall ease or difficulty of the application process.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
