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Apr 10, 2026
20 days ago
IK ****
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UPDATE: DTV approved. Thank you everyone who has been kind and helpful throughout the process.

Earlier post: Has anyone gotten any approval from the Manila embassy this week?
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Mar 27, 2026
a month ago
Rick *******
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So here it goes. I am planning a winter 5-6 month retreat to Thailand from December 2026 till May 2027. I suppose if I arrive in Thailand with an exit flight within the first 90 days and the reenter for the remainder of my last 90 days with a return ticket to my home country should be acceptable? My understanding is that the tourist visa allows for 60 days with a 30 day extension correct? Just want to make sure I have the right plan in place prior to booking flights etc. Thanks in advance to those who take the time to share their thoughts.
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Mar 19, 2026
a month ago
EmeraldWa*********
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Hi all , hoping someone from Australia who has recently applied for Non o retirement visa in Australia, does it say on your 90 days non o visa from embassy , , non o or non o retirement? Much appreciate your response 🙏
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Mar 16, 2026
a month ago
Sean *******
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Hia,

Has anyone been issued a DTV under soft power from UK? I'm British and will be in the UK for a month and thought to apply from there.

But school / agent is suggesting Vietnam or Laos. (As a lot of their students apply through there successfully). Obvious reasons being the proximity to Thailand but possibly less strict..

I will meet the requirements and UK would be easier for me.

TIA
4 comments
Feb 25, 2026
2 months ago
YellowFa********
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Previous Travel History

Hi everyone 👋

I’m currently in the process of applying for the Thailand DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) for myself, my wife, and my son.

I live and work in Malaysia on a Category 1 Employment Pass, and my employer allows remote work. All required documents from my employer will be provided, and I meet the DTV eligibility requirements.

However, I have never visited Thailand before and I don’t have a strong travel history. I’m a Pakistani national.

My question is: Does previous travel history (or not having visited Thailand before) affect DTV approval?

Would really appreciate insights from anyone with similar experience. Thanks in advance! 🙏
3 comments
Jan 15, 2026
3 months ago
does anybody have experience with DTV and the munich consulate?

also, if you have a second forename do you have to put it as "middle name" or write both forenames as a forename and leave middle name empty? there is no concept of a "middle name" in germany
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Jan 5, 2026
4 months ago
Dean ********
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Does anyone know of a culinary school that supports or can provide the necessary documentation for a dtv soft power application in Hua Hin?
3 comments
Dec 29, 2025
4 months ago
Tracy *******
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Traveling to Thailand next week, What is the Best ESIM Card Service to Get?

TYIA
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