Why was our DTV application rejected, and can we reapply?

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ShinySeahorse4335 maybe I really thought seasoning foe 3 months was necessary but maybe a different embassy

ShinySeahorse4335 unfortunately the information online in English doesn't always match the information in Thai. It can be hard to know what the actual situation is. I feel your pain...

ShinySeahorse4335 there are probably many facts and matters concerning an DTV application that are NOT mentioned on the website.

So all DTV applications are processed in the Thai embassy of the country of origin are they ?

And London state a different and lesser requirement than other embassy's and that on the central immigration website ?

Is the person stating the requirements which are different and lesser to the rest, also the same person that processes application and agrees visa ?

Finally, could it possible be that the 3 months seasoned funds need to have been 3 months seasoned for at least 15 days before applying. Ie 90 days + 15 days ?

Just a thought.

@John *********

I know, some vary, I hear the Paris consulate (through a friends daughter) is asking for even more money. My wife & I were lucky enough to apply & get our DTV nearly two years ago when they first introduced it. Still had to provide a lot of information then & required funds. Wasn't easy back then, good luck to anybody applying now.

ShinySeahorse4335 there is clearly confusion and uncertainly with this. Its fair and useful to post any current/recent correspondence with any relevant source, but allow people to make their own interpretation of that. Not all group members are (unsuccessful) first time DTV applicants Some people on the group have been on the group and moreso in Thailand on various visas for many many years, and are aware of some finer details and unwritten rules.

Also the meeting of requirements should be automatic, naturally occurring. In particular seasoned funds, showing you are of a certain base level of liquid funds so that you are at least able to cover expenses while in Thailand and for a reasonable period after if your plans in Thailand don't work out. What they don't really want is people twisting truths and facts and manoeuvering to meet requirements. They want people with at least the 500,000 nonchalantly sitting in an account or multiple accounts, well in excess of the required time. Drawing down your husbands pension early will also have costs with it.

ShinySeahorse4335 was when I applied for mine

Andi Traveller ahh i see. So london embassy is only 15 days? Thats a massive improvement on 90 days lol

4. Financial evidences: (1) last-3-month bank statement(s) from any bank(s) with a minimum balance of 500,000 THB or equivalent; or (2) sponsorship letter(s)

Shea April its not my logic. It's the requirement by the Thai government to show income for 3 month of 500,000 baht for your dtv.

Todd Capron - 'The one creating the chaos' is Anutin. He tacitly condoned this scam for two decades, enabling corrupt practices to flourish to suck in more victims. His new found fervour is to cover the other practice he only just discovered this year; The Civil Service exam bribery/cheating system. Some of the fervent, self-righteous zealots at present shutting down foreign companies and repossessing houses may not be as squeaky clean as he would have us believe. 'Thai Pm doesn’t want scammers in Thailand.' A ludicrously naive statement.

Rok Ziherl Agreed but they are working on it. When it finally becomes law, Thailand will empty.

Elías Molina Did you get AI to help you write this response? FYI - Anutin, the Thai PM has declared his distaste for 'dirty foreigners' during Covid and not changed since. After ignoring the Nominee Scam for 20 years, he has now discovered it & is using it to whip up anti-farang fever. It's no surprise that tourism is down (at least 5%) this year so far whilst Vietnam's is up 16+%.

Robert Palmoil don’t need an agent, use AI

Robert Palmoil actually its the opposite. The agent loses money and reputation if they dont get you a visa

overweightDoodle many agents have free phone consultations

overweightDoodle they vary but its worth every penny.

ShinySeahorse4335 letters of explanation might not be given much or any attention, particularly if not in thai language, and not just google translated 😂.

Thats why the last comment suggested seperate bank accounts, separate balance, separate applications. You want to have zero possible reasons for rejections.

Ivan McAvinchey I don't know the answer myself. We've seen a few instances of differing requirements from different sources, but they are usually additional or stricter requirements, not lesser. And this is quite a substantial 'lesser' requirement than standard, only around 15% of the value for what is one of the most significant and tangible requirements.

How and Why would that be in this instance if thats the case ? As this would technically allow citizens of countries requiring the full amounts to pass through London for the purpose of their application.

ShinySeahorse4335 I see. it doesnt mention it on there website?

Lynnette Munoz oh I know that. It’s just crazy!

Also can you recommend any airlines?

ShinySeahorse4335 best wishes for your success next time. Please let us know what happens 🙏🙏

ShinySeahorse4335 For 3 weeks you could just enter on the 30 day exemption anyway. If you want more guarantee of entry grab a tourist visa (3 months) as their pretty cheap, like under 50 USD.

Wishing you a good holiday and welcome to the land of smiles. :)

ShinySeahorse4335 its 100% the reason. Because you could have just borrowed those funds to appease the application they need to see its been in there for 3 months or at least a period prior to the application. They literally asked for my phone in the Laos interview so they could look through my banking app transactions to check nothing was fabricated & to ensure they could see regular income also.

ShinySeahorse4335 Sounds great! Phuket and Khao Lak for 3 wks. Definitely reapply on your return. Have you checked the main DTV group on FB, lots of info and tips there from UK applicants.

ShinySeahorse4335 Where does it say "15 days" ? I couldn't find it. Where did you get that pic ?

I looked at the site and only found the screenshot attached. Note - no 15 day requirement.

But anyway, your money wasn't there for 15 days, so there's that.

But I would definitely write back and tell them, "I didn't see anything about 15 days. Where did that requirement come from? 300 quid is an awful lot to lose when your site didn't give us proper info".

What can they say but "Nope, sorry", and/or show you where it says it.

ShinySeahorse4335 it clearly says 15 days.

ShinySeahorse4335 You have heard of AI? Using it would have summarised the requirements and advised against wistful thinking. You pay for the application to get processed. The application was processed and declined because you didn’t meet the requirements. Food for thought before the next application(s). PPPPPP.

ShinySeahorse4335 it says 3 months in the account and must be "held" in those 15 days prior to applying.

ShinySeahorse4335 It is what Thailand has as the rules…nothing to do with London