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Why should I avoid applying for a DTV visa in China?

Sep 6, 2025
4 days ago
Oli *********
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Guys, interesting story about DTV visa - basic conclusion is: avoid applying in China for dtv visa.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussions highlight various experiences and opinions regarding the application process for the DTV visa in China. The consensus suggests avoiding Chinese consulates, particularly citing Xian's notoriety for complications. Some commenters shared their successful experiences, while others warned against a specific video they felt misleading. Overall, applicants are encouraged to research the consulate they intend to use for more reliable processing.
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Anonymous ******************
I was after Covid the first non Asian to ever apply from China embassy for ED Visa for Thailand . Long story short , it didn’t work and I lost 8000 Bath processing fee
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant 483 Which consulate did you apply at?
Bang *****
Don’t waste your time watching this video. I already wasted my time so I don’t want you guys to waste your time. The video title scam in china but the video is in Vietnam. I got my DTV without issues just like many others. After watching the video, I wouldn’t approve him either. I am glad they didn’t approve.
Anonymous ******************
@Bang ****
you got it in China? I will be in Macau for 2 weeks but i am from germany. Thought it’s hard to apply there because i havent heard of anyone applying there
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant 585 You need to be a resident to apply in Macau.
Douglas ********
@Bang ****
i thought latin america was swarmed with content creators but asia is kind of another level. 23 minutes for this lol
Daria ******
@Douglas *******
it's f*** horrible. they are everywhere. like mosquitoes, only mosquitoes actually serve a real purpose.
Bang *****
@Douglas *******
I told you not to waste your time. I wasted for you. I could never get that 23 minutes back.
Paul *******
@Bang ****
You're being absurdly ridiculous. As is if your time is that valuable. You probably spend way more than 23 minutes a day scrolling through this very forum. I find Ride with Gabi's videos quite informative.
Douglas ********
@Bang ****
doing the job that we don't deserve.... but we need
Roman ***********
The guy is mentioned that he is leaving the country during the process of reviewing documents.

Maybe he is not exposed some facts? To make this drama at the channel
Andi ***********
@Roman **********
That's my take, he not aware of the application process, to leave the country like that and also if he is non resident, ineligible to apply.
Paul *******
@Andi **********
To be honest, I don't see why any Thai embassies or consulates, all of which are now on the e visa system, make a distinction between residents and non-residents anymore given that no one is allowed to apply in person anymore (a very backwards move) thus no issues with overcrowding, which would have likely been the main reason for having this rule in the first place.

Of course, where this rule is still in place now, it could simply be to reduce the Consular staff's workload so they don't have to sort through as many applications, though in the case of China, you would never see any large number of applicants being foreigners anyway.

Everything in China is dominated by locals...unlike say in Thailand, where you have expats everywhere, in China, foreigners are rare.
Andi ***********
@Paul ******
Yeah it makes sense to drop the distinction. With the last evisa update, it was announced you can apply from anywhere in the world but it is not the case with residency restrictions. Maybe in time places like China will drop the residency requirement. Japan did and is not overrun with DTV applicants despite record tourist numbers.
Joshua ********
Did you even submit all the paperwork correctly??! They can’t approve your DTV in any country if you don’t satisfy the requirements. I mean 😪 just because you Applied in China doesn’t mean you will get approved in China.
Todd *********
Good little life lesson. Thx for sharing.
Andi ***********
Another conclusion, check the consulate you ae going to apply from. Xian is infamous for the failings outlined in the vid. Not all consulates in China are like that.
John *******
@Andi **********
Can non residents apply via this consulate?
Andi ***********
@John ******
I do not think so but even resident service has a poor record of service there.

His non residency is probably why he ignored for 3 months. He also left the country during the process. He should have applied in Vietnam.