I’m a freelancer, and while my income isn’t fixed, it is consistent, I earn between $2,000 to $5,000 per month. I can also show 500K THB in my bank account.

I’m planning to apply for the DTV visa and move to Bangkok in January 2026. I want to know if anyone here has applied for the DTV visa as a freelancer without business registration or formal work contracts. My work is completely open-source: I do smart contract audits and bug bounties, so I don’t need client contracts or a traditional employer. I can show Income tax returns and Paypal invoices.

If anyone has successfully gotten approved under similar conditions, please share your experience and any valuable tips.

Inquiry for DTV visa cancellation process

I’m planning to apply for a Non-Immigrant B visa for work.

Currently, I hold a DTV visa issued by the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

I’ve tried to check the DTV cancellation process:

♦️I asked immigration officers in Chiang Mai, but they said they aren’t fully sure. They told me my DTV will be automatically cancelled when I enter Thailand with a new visa from outside the country.

♦️I also emailed the Phnom Penh Thai Embassy for clarification but haven’t received any reply.

⚠️Recently, I applied for a Non-B visa in Laos, but my application was cancelled (as shown in the screenshot).

They said "my passport bio page image was unclear, even after I re-submitted it in JPEG format.

and in addition you still have DTV and IB visa issued from Thailand Embassy in Phnom Penh.Please contact them to cancel them before you entering Thailand with a new visa. "

Is there anything I can do here in Laos to resolve the DTV visa issue, without needing to travel back to the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh for cancellation?

But Phnom Penh Thailand embassy hasn’t replied to my emails, and I am currently in Laos.

For context, my visa history is:

1st Non-B → then DTV in cambodia, Phnom Penh→ now applying for Non-B in Laos, Vientiane.

So I’m wondering:

👉 Has anyone experienced the same issue when switching from DTV to Non-B visa?

👉 Is there anything I should prepare or be careful about regarding the DTV cancellation or passport submission before applying my non b visa again ?

Any information or advice would be really appreciated. Thank you! 🙏

Applied for dtv while in New York, soft power must Thai route 1 month course, given 6 month metv instead, didn’t use it, now in Hanoi and want to apply for dtv work action visa as a freelancer. I meet all the requirements but my metv visa doesn’t end until February(August2025 to February 2026) it says my tr visa is valid 06 July 2025 to 01 January 2026

I’m in Hanoi now, can I apply for dtv visa in the meantime while that other metv visa still exists that I didn’t use? Or do I have to wait for it to expire and when is the earliest I can apply then? I will apply in Hanoi. Appreciate any help, thank you so much!

Hello i stuck here . Which country/address i should fill in. Q1: Is the my country or the country i will apply from ? Q2: i have a UK LTd should i choose Business owner and provide my company info?

DTV soft power approved from Vancouver, Canada. Applied on December 9th and approved the same day.

Documents included:

Letter of invitation from House of Taste 6 month cooking course and included a personalized cover letter explaining my reasons for joining the program and aspirations once finished.

5 months of bank statements >500,000 THB with cover letter outlining exchange rate and table of contents.

Proof of current location included flight home from Thailand (arrived December 7th in Vancouver) and receipts of groceries and train home from airport next to my passport.

Past visas include 4 visa exempt stays over the past 2 years, with 3 of them being extended. Very happy with this turnaround and result, I've heard good things about applying from Canada and it lived up to the expectation.

Let me know if you have any questions!

🇹🇭 Advice Needed: Overstayed 180-Day Rule - Returning in February 2026?

Hello everyone, I'm hoping to get some advice from those with recent experience regarding Thai immigration and the 180-day rule.

I recently returned home last month, but looking back at my 2025 travel history, I realize I spent significantly more than the official 180-day limit using visa exemptions. I wasn't fully aware of the official rule, and I accept my mistake.

My 2025 History (Visa Exemption):

* Total Stay: Approximately 9 months (200+ days) in Thailand.

* Method: This was accomplished through a combination of initial entry, one border run, and two visa extensions at immigration offices.

* Current Status: I left Thailand last month (November 2025) and am currently in my home country.

My Questions & Plan for February 2026:

My current plan is to return to Thailand in February 2026, to immediately enroll in a course and apply for an Education Visa (ED Visa).

* Entry on Visa Exemption (Feb 2026):

Given my long stay in 2025, will I be allowed to enter Thailand on a standard visa exemption in early February 2026?

* Immigration Risk: Since the calendar year will have reset, the 180-day count should theoretically reset. However, will my significant overage/long stay in 2025 flag me for denial of entry when I arrive?

I am nervous about being denied entry due to my past history, even though I will be entering in the new year with the intention of switching to a long-term education visa right away.

Any advice or experiences from people who have re-entered after staying long periods under the exemption scheme would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Once

I am applying for my non-retirement visa in Hanoi Vietnam. I just have two questions:

Q1. when I come back into Thailand (hopefully achieving my Visa from the embassy in Hanoi) do I need to have a booked flight ticket back to the UK?

Q2. I am staying at studio flats in Hanoi, will this be accepted as my accommodation location for my online application?

Once again, any advice will be much appreciated.

Just got approved in Hanoi today.

Submitted my application last Wednesday, so 6 days in total.

No question asked, I think I prepared my application well thanks to everyone who replied to my questions here.

Thank you all, great group !

Have a wonderful day and good luck to all future applicants.

Hi,

I've just submitted my DTV application in Vientiane. I understand there is no online payment option. Can I just go to the Embassy without an appointment. I have attempted to figure this out online. Any input would be helpful. Many thanks.

Hey everyone, just wondering if I have to be in the same city as the embassy when applying for the DTV. For example can I be in DaNang while applying through the HCMC Thai embassy/consulate?