Good day

Im at the start of preparing my application for the DTV and I have a few things I would like clarifying if anyone can?

1) I understand that the DTV costs 10,000 baht and that is the only fee I pay regarding the visa itself and that is for 5 years (please correct me if Im wrong)

2) I also understand that if I choose to leave the country when my renewal is due, I avoid immigration and the fee that comes with extending the stay?

If this is the case, is the renewal due every 6 months?

3) If for example, I choose the cooking course, am I required to attend for the first 6 months only? I have a genuine interest in learning cooking anyway so this would be my choice rather than Muay Thai which I have zero interest in

4) Has anyine completed a cooking course that could advise me the approximate cost of the course and at the same time, possibly recommend a course

The way I am seeing things in my minds eye is that subject to submitting a successful application, I arrive in Thailand stamped with the DTV for 6 months where I attend classes for that duration. Once the 6 months is up, I can leave Thailand and return for a fresh uninterrupted 6 months and continue this for the 5 years WITHOUT the obligation to continue with the classes, as 5 years of cooking would lead me to be a Michelen star chef!! 😁

I am over 50 and qualify for the retirement visa but I dont feel this is the best choice for me right now. I will look at the retirement visa if and when I feel like I am going to put serious roots down

Im currently in the UK and will be applying form here. Is everything done online or will I be asked to attend a Thai consulate here in England

Is the visa a one off 10,000B fee for the 5 years?

Can I ask for a E Visa twice in the same year without problems?

I don't want to pay the fee and then be refused

Thanks

Hi everyone,

I have a question on the re-entry permit application which i intend to apply at Don Muang airport. Can I apply for the permit before my departure date ,like a few days before, or i can only apply on the date of departure? And confirm the fees for multiple entry permit is 3,800 baht? Is there an additional service fee of 200 baht payable? Thanks!

For Hong Kong applicants:

Before applying, many people said Hong Kong was difficult to apply to, and even the cooking schools asked me to avoid it.

However, if you're a Hong Kong resident, don't hesitate to apply there. It will just take longer, about a month. There's no need to apply in other countries, as flights and hotels also cost money.

The visa fee for Hong Kong is 3,000 HKD.

Cooking school: 19,000 + B.

That's about 8,000 HKD for a 5-year visa.

Even with Soft Power, the application process in Hong Kong can still be slow. It took me about a month.

Be careful for the Laos immigration.

Me and +- 20 people needed an VOA it's 40 dollar or 1700 baht.

I was the last in the row and we did standing very close to each other.

I could see around 80% of their payments.

Everybody did pay with 2 x 1000 baht.

NOBODY DID GET THEIR 300 BAHT CHANGE BACK.

2 people infront of me from French did complain together with me. And asked for the 300 baht change. Immigration did act like they have no idea what we talk about.

After 3 times telling the same stort they did understand it.

They had to look for 10 minutes for 2x 300 baht.

And for me there was no 300 baht but only 500baht so I did pay 200 baht and did get back 500 baht.

The immigration did keep at least 300 baht from 1500 people!

Be careful when you go to laos.

(I did go 3 days for border run)

Hello everyone,

I’d like to ask if anyone here has experience applying for the DTV (Digital Workation Visa) at the Thai Embassy in Madrid.

My boyfriend recently applied for the visa and already paid the €350 fee. However, they later found out that he had entered incorrect information about his name. Now, they are asking him to submit a new visa application.

As far as I understand, if it's just about submitting additional documents or correcting a mistake, we normally don’t need to pay the visa fee again. His visa has not been officially rejected yet, and we’ve contacted the embassy to clarify, as we want to avoid paying twice.

Has anyone experienced a similar situation?

Do we really have to pay another €350 just to fix this error?

Thank you in advance for any advice 🙏

JFYI Post

Visited the immigration office at Blue Tree, Phuket today to get the Certificate of Residence for myself and my wife.

We submitted our TM30 and passport with entry stamp — they didn’t ask for our DTV printout.

We were charged 1,000 baht each and told to collect the certificate the next day. It’s all done quickly and smoothly.

We needed the document for vehicle purchase and Thai driving license.

However, I’ve seen posts here mentioning 300–500 baht fees and a one-week wait.

Just wondering — did we overpay, or is this the new standard now?

DTV approved in Hanoi 🇻🇳

Workcation (Korean)

July 1 Applied

July 2 Add Doc

July 7 Approved

Many people get approved in Hanoi, usually within 7-10 days or even faster. 🎉

FYI, for Koreans, DTV application fee is free. Please do it yourself and do not use an agency.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

I’ve just submitted my application for a DTV and paid the £300. Reading it’s non refundable. If I’ve not completed it correctly or they need further info, will they contact me or do I lose the £300 and have to re-think my application process? I believe I’m ok but it just unsettled me when it says non- refundable