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Mar 26, 2025
15 days ago
AliJames *****
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So here's the situation, I live in Samut Prakan and have used the TM.30 aligned with my condo for doing extensions and using it to report to immigration every time I re-enter Thailand. Recenlty I hit a snag where I mistook a 1 for a 7 and overstayed by three days. I immediately realised my error and went to the nearest immigration office to avoid paying higher fines. But we were on holiday at the time and had to create a new TM.30 from the hotel booking we had in the other province in order for me to get the extension.

Next month, I’ll be traveling to my home country. When I return to Thailand, will I be able to use the original TM.30 receipt of notification from my Samut Prakan address at the Samut Prakan Immigration Office? Or did the TM.30 from the other province automatically void the old one, meaning I’ll need to submit a new one?
Mar 25, 2025
15 days ago
Thomas ********
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Anyone know how many days before the last day of your 180 days you can apply for an extension?
Mar 16, 2025
24 days ago
Jacob *****
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Question about the proof of funds for visas. I understand it has to be an account you can easily access funds. Does a HELOC account suffice?
Mar 6, 2025
a month ago
Lance *******
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Quick question, do I need to get my DTV application approved before submitting my dependent family members applications? Or all at once? (Applying in Penang)
Feb 25, 2025
a month ago
Sameer *********
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When the DTV Nomad is approved, how much time do we have to come to Thailand? Is there a time 'validity' before the departure of the country of origin to Thailand until get the stamp when we receive the approval from the embassy?
Feb 21, 2025
2 months ago
Sofia ***********
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Hello, guys!

I have confusion with the 500k requirement:

did you have to show the bank statement with 500k total for the 6 months, or 500k for every month?

I will apply next week, so i will be very appreciate for little help!
Feb 20, 2025
2 months ago
Beeshmar **********
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Soft Power HCMC update

I know a lot of people doing applying through HCMC for soft power visa have had some trouble, so I'll post my update.

After I submitted my initial application with all of my documents, I got a request for further documentation 2 days later. They were asking for proof of income.

I then submitted a letter explaining that my application was for soft power activities (muay thai training), and that I was unemployed. I confirmed that I will not be working in Thailand. I also included 6 months from statements from my brokerage account and my Neo bank account, to explain that this is where the recent lump sum of money into my bank account came from, and also this is where I would gather funds from to pay for any other large unexpected expenses.

I then got approval for my visa 2 days later, and now I have the 5 year DTV. The only thing is that they made a remark on the acceptance saying employment prohibited ; I'm not sure if it's normal or important, but I don't think it will matter anyways since I don't plan to be employed in Thailand
Feb 3, 2025
2 months ago
Marco ***********
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Hi there,

I am applying for the DTV visa. I’m working for 2 different foreign companies.

Which employment contract should I include in the application? One of them or both?

Thank you so much,

Marco
Jan 10, 2025
3 months ago
Hi everyone, I am preparing my documents for the DTV. I am currently in Thailand and will leave the country to apply for the visa. I am considering Taipei because it looks like one of the fastest plasces to get it done, from what i have read in this group. Does anyone have experience obtaining the DTV in Taipei since they moved to the online system? How long did it take you?
Jan 8, 2025
3 months ago
Ric **********
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Hi all. I'm applying for DTV. I'm planning to be in Thailand by March. Do I have to wait 30 days before entering Thailand to apply for the DTV online or can I do it now?

Thanks!
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