Has anyone had luck emailing the local embassy to ask for expedited processing, giving a booked flight or hotel as a reason? Would doing this be neutral or could it hurt the chances of approval?

In my case, I have a month long Airbnb in bkk that I am currently paying for while I am waiting for the approval process in Cambodia since canceling it was not an option, so I’m actually paying for double accommodation right now. I imagine that would be fairly decent reason to ask for it.

Would appreciate advice or information if anyone has tried it.

Bit convoluted this.

We normally visit Thailand for 4 weeks, so as UK citizens (resident in France) the normal visa waiver thingy is fine. Last trip was 6 weeks and we did a 4 day trip to Cambodia in the middle, so again not a problem. We always entered and finished our holiday from Thailand so had the return flights booked when we arrived.

This time we are planing 6 to 8 weeks, with a possibility of a trip to Vietnam, and maybe Bali, in which case we would return to France from Singapore NOT Thailand. To give us the maximum flexibility, we were thinking of arriving in Thailand, but would book a return flight until we finalised our plan, so would not have a return ticket. Am I right in thinking the Thai immegration at BKK would not allow this, IE entering the kingdom, without a definitive ticket to say you are leaving?

Halo group.

I would like your advice please.

I’m a UK citizen, currently travelling on visa exempt stamps.

I entered Thailand on October 18th and stayed for three days, for which I was stamped in and out of the country.

I entered Thailand again on November 19th, with a new stamp that is valid until January 17th, but I would like to stay an extra two weeks beyond that date, if possible.

So, my questions are …

Is it possible for me to get a 30-day extension on this current stay?

If so, when would be the best time to apply for this at an immigration office?

The answer will inform my travel planning, buying flights home, etc.

Thanks in advance for your guidance in this matter 🙏🏻

I am facing following situation: I have been on a retirement visa for a few years but want to change it as I will only be in Thailand for a few months per year. I have tried to get the DTV visa which has not yet been approved.

Now I am planning to leave on Jan 8, 2025 and come back 2 days later on a tourist visa which will hopefully grant me a 60 days stay. I am planning then to extent for another 30 days.

I am leaving for Germany around the 28th March but had planned to go to Japan within this 30 days extension time (around 15-25 March).

Or should I not get an extension at all, do a 5 day overstay, pay and come back 10 days on another normal tourist visa before I go to Germany until October.

Is this at all possible?

So my question is if the visa is good for five years, why should you apply no less than three months before you intend to enter?

I’m asking because I want to go to Japan first and usually the previous Thai tourist visa you could enter at any time

Hello there. I am in the process of planning my travel to apply for the DTV visa. I am currently in Thailand and planning to travel around the middle of January. I am looking for some guidance on the countries in the region that will have the quickest turn around time. I understand there may be some changes to the in person vs e-visa that may affect wait times in the New Year. Is there anyone who can shed some light on preferable destinations?

Thank you 🙏

Online e-visa DTV is asking for a flight number, the problem is I don't know when I will receive the visa then I will re-enter. In that case, what should I write in that space?

Is 5 or 6 days enough to finish with a soft power activity DTV from Hanoi?

I'll be doing it soon and wondering how many days I'll need to book for the flight and the hotel. Thank you

Greetings all. I am very grateful for this group and the kind help. I am about to apply for a DTV. Plan is to come to Thailand 15 January, stay for about 5 weeks. Then return home to US, organize for move, and return to Thailand in May. Does anyone see any issues with this plan? Thanks.

Hi, tomorrow i will ask my company for the allowance to work in Thailand as a Digital Nomad. After i start to ask for the DTV Visa. I plan to fly in the second half of the year 2025. Is there any problem when i do it early in the next year? When do i have to fly latest when i fly in second half year of 2025? TIA