Will there be a halt in granting Destination Thailand Visas (DTV) in the near future?

@Greg *******

Coming from the attention seekers and no doubt a shady agent or two.

Anonymous participant 790 immigration don’t think majority of pensioners are worth having in Thailand. I think Malaysia done the same 2 years ago for the same reason totally changed the goalposts. Hopefully doesn’t happen here but the 800k will most likely be doubled.

Anonymous participant 790 Sources please or is that Ben?

ConfidentHummingbird1628 Because its expected to be scrapped and the rules are getting tighter.

ConfidentHummingbird1628 we know it's still possible and relatively easy to get the DTV right now. But that could change in the future. It is already hard*er* than it used to be, consulates are asking for more documentation, longer funds seasoning, and rejecting for short courses or appointments where previously they granted visas.

Plus the current government is in general perceived to be more strict on visa issues. The "crackdown" on visa exempt is part of that, and doesn't affect DTV directly, but it is part of general orientation.

So the thought is, if you want one, why not apply now when you know it's still there and what the requirements are, vs an uncertain future.

If they do further tighten up (very likely IMO), or even stop the visa (less likely IMO), current holders are unlikely to be affected. It's a five year multi-entry visa and if they do want to curtail it, they will more likely just tighten/stop new issuances, very unlikely they will cancel already issued visas. This is the pattern in the past, any time they tighten up or stop, the visa in your passport remains good until expiry.

ConfidentHummingbird1628 this advice is for people who have been abusing the visa exempt entry and extensions, doesnt necessarily apply for everyone