My DTV Visa Experience - EU Citizen applied from Malta via Athens, Greece

Hey everyone!

I wanted to share my journey of applying for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) as an EU citizen residing in Malta. I applied for the e-Visa through the Royal Thai Embassy in Athens, Greece, and here’s how it went:

Application Date: December 12, 2024

Documents Submitted:

* Biodata page of my Passport in PDF format.

* Passport Size Photo (taken within the last 6 months as required).

* Document indicating current location - I attached my Maltese residence permit, both front and back on one page.

* Financial evidence: A minimum of 500,000 THB. I transferred the necessary amount last month via Revolut, combining USD and EU accounts. My bank statement from December 1 to December 12 was submitted, no expenses were shown for those dates.

* Employment contract: My new contract from October was signed electronically and clearly states I can work "remotely from any location of their choice".

Process:

After submitting all documents on December 12, I kept checking the status which stayed at "processing document check" until today, December 20, 2024. Finally, I received an email stating my visa has been APPROVED! The best part? No follow-up documents were needed or requested by the embassy.

Tips:

* Make sure your financial documents clearly show that you have the required amount without any discrepancies.

* If you're using an electronic contract, ensure it’s clear and legible, and reflects remote work flexibility.

Good luck to everyone applying! Here's to new adventures in Thailand. Merry Christmas to all! 🎄

Feel free to ask if you have any questions or need further details 🙏

Trying to show proof of money and i've got money over 4 different accounts.

I've transfered it all into one account to get a screen shot, but I don't want it to look dodgy or suspicious.

Also, I'm trying to prove my payments, but it's only allowing me to upload one file statement... How can I show them my money coming into multiple different accounts to prove I'm making money + have 500,000+ Baht in savings?

Quick question, can I show 2 accounts with money adding upto 500,000 baht from the uk, say £6000 in each account? I don't keep more than £10000 in any one account....Thankyou

I applied for DTV and got this in response. Do you know what "issued within 1 week from Bank" means? I have a statement issued Dec 1, for November, but they don't issue a statement randomly in the middle of the month. Do you think that will be okay?

Do you have any other suggestions on what to include in this upload to increase chances of approval? I intend to include both an employment certificate as well as my Github to show my extensive experience as a software engineer.

Thanks for all the help :)

Please approve for extra knowledge.

"I messaged Thai embassy in Hanoi if my employer can provide a sponsorship letter as i don't have exact 500K Baht in my account."

That's what they said and why the hell TRC and Work Permit is needed for Pakistani Passport Holders 😢😢😢

I got rejected. Used the soft visa option. Am not currently working but have significant savings. Had an appointment scheduled with a dentist within 3 months. $400 USD down the drain. Any suggestions to get it right next time? Please be nice 🙏

Edit- I am from the US and meet the financial requirements. For those laughing, I’m not sure what your deal is, but it isn’t kind. I’m sorry you take joy in others misfortunes.

Hi, I am just looking for clarification regarding the DTV spousal visa. Is it correct that as the spouse of a DTV you only need to show your husband's bank account with 500k baht and a letter from your husband stating that he is supporting you? Thank you for any assistance here.

A question - when you're 90 day non o visa that was issued inside your home country ( UK for me ) is near to expire

And you are going to apply for 1 year extension

Do you require -

1 , 800000 baht in a Thai bank or

2 , proof that you have been in receipt of 65000 baht per month for the previous 3 months

Or

3 , or a combination

I have heard talk that a combination of options 1 and 2 are now available

Is this true or false. ??

If true can somebody explain exactly what this combination is

Happy days

I’m trying to open a bank account in Thailand so I can apply for a marriage visa when I’m back in UK beginning of March .

Banks will not do this as I’m visiting without a visa for 60 days

If I had a Marriage Visa no problem the banks say

So we went to

Local Gov offices in Ratchaburi and was told today we would have to make an appointment and only three days left in December

Would need to Bring our Village Elder

A Neighbour

A Member of mt Thai Wife’s family

To the appointment just to be able to open a bank account that’s needed to apply for a marriage visa. Need to deposit 400’000 baht into the account for two months before applying for Visa too

We will try and get this achieved before we have to return to UK

Unless you know of an easier way ?

I'm currently living in Thailand (on the student visa. It expires in Marchl.

I'd like to apply for the DTV.

-I meet the financial requirement with my savings

-I'm retired (under 50)

-I don't have a business

-I don't work remotely

-I don't have an income

What options do you suggest I look into for acquiring the DTV?

I see some applying for MEDICAL / DENTAL. It's possible to get the 5 year DTV based on a medical appt, is that correct??

I thank you all for your support on this request.

I'll likely apply in JANUARY. Maybe through Vietnam.