I want to share my experience with my DTV application process in Singapore. I applied for a workcation visa as an S-pass holder. As I couldn't find much information about Singapore and came across several comments mentioning that the process in Singapore required too many documents, and I can confirm that it really is.

Jan 3rd (Fri) - Submitted my application

Jan 6th (Mon) - They asked for additional documents because there weren't available upload sessions when I first submitted them.

Jan 7th (Tue) - They called me to request more proof of my residence in Thailand, including the owner's ID, lease agreement, invitation letter from my friend currently residing there and his passport.

Jan 9th (Thu) - Pending Approval

Jan 15th (Wed) - Returned to “Pending document check”

Late evening on Jan 15th, called me to resubmit my S-Pass, despite already submitting it.

On Jan 16th, I emailed them to check on my application status as my travel date is approaching. An hour later, my visa was approved.

I hope this helps those planning to submit in Singapore. Also BIGGG thanks to everyone who helped with my questions in this forum. 🫵🙏

What are the steps for DTV application when children are involved?

Do I apply and then apply for kids afterwards or at same time?

How quick or slow can the process be with kids involved?

Can I add kids on at a later date if needed?

Any recommendations for the embassy that don't need the funds of 500k baht in the bank for a longer period of time?

I was considering the stay vacation option, but very open to a soft power as well due to the high funds required.

I got my DTV (soft power: Thai cooking) approved today from Hanoi. I applied last Friday, January 10. They asked for a recent bank statement on Monday, January 13 (since my UK bank updates only on the 10th of each month), and it was in Pending Approval status for two days. I received approval around 1:30 PM today. I’ve booked my return flight to Bangkok for this evening. Thanks for all the helpful back-and-forth information in this group. See you, Kingdom!

So my wife of 3 years, who has returned to Thailand again, following her second visit to the USA on her Tourist Visa, has been patiently waiting for USCIS to respond to her Green Card application/Spousal Visa for 13 months- that’s 13 months since they received her I-130. She has to get a medical exam done in Bangkok only (we’re told) once she gets an approval.

I am going over to be with her for 2 months on January 23. We’re wondering if we should go ahead, in early March, and get her medical exam scheduled and over with, anticipating word from USCIS. That way she could possibly finish her interview process in the USA, if she returns with me in late March- thoughts??

Jast got my first yearly extension on my Non O marriage visa today did the paper work early December they put in passport come back 28th January immigration phoned yesterday to say all done and come in any time to get the stamp. I'm 10mins from them so went in this morning out in 15mins the whole thing from start to finish was just so easy I'm in Roi Et. Ps thanks Tod for some help earlier.

Got a question. I’m considering moving to Hua Hin using the retirement visa process. I know I can do the process here at the United States Thailand Embassy. But I was thinking of just going to Thailand and start the process shortly after my arrival. Then just staying. I know on the immigration card that is given on the plane. There is a section for return flight information. If I didn’t have a return flight entering as a tourist. Will this possibly be an issue?

I actually had a retirement visa when I lived in Bangkok for three years. But moved back to the USA in 2023. But back then I visited Bangkok for three months and started the process then . Then returned to the United States

DTV approved for Thai soft power Muay Thai in Ho Chi Minh Vietnam. Submitted application Thursday January 2nd around 9pm, approval came today, January 9th at 3pm. No additional documents were requested. The gym I used was FITFAC in Bangkok.

Just curious has anyone had to provide a background check during their DTV process? Or does anyone have any evidence that the process somehow included the Thai immigration pulling a background check on you? Lastly, does anyone know of a person who was denied the DTV because of a spotty background? If so, just how strict are they?

Thank you

Got my DTV from Vietnam after coming back to Thailand. Has anyone succeeded in activating it on a visa run to Laos or Cambodia (land borders)?

Or should I go back to Vietnam for the activation?

I am scared they would leave me out while my family is in Thailand becausd I didn't wait in Vietnam for the visa to be approved.

Thanks

Is it recommended to apply for a DTV in Phnom Penh online?