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Jul 15, 2025
7 days ago
Bennett ********
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Hi all. My husband has to cancel his OA extension because he’s been offered a paid position in Thailand, so will need to go to the Thai embassy in his home country to obtain the new visa. We’re in Bangkok. My question: after he goes to immigration to cancel the OA, how quickly does he have to leave Thailand? Are there a couple of days grace period or does he have to leave immediately? Thanks for any advice.
Jul 6, 2025
15 days ago
UPDATE: Received my approval email with my DTV visa at 2:15pm today (Monday)!

Hi, I landed in Da Nang on Tuesday and applied for my DTV visa Tuesday night with the Hanoi embassy on the online portal. I got a request for additional documents (June bank statement and business registration) on Wednesday at 4:10pm and submitted them along with a cover letter within the hour. I showed them that I have 1.5 Million Baht in my accounts. I haven't heard anything from them since they requested the additional documents and I really need to figure out my travel arrangements. Has anyone else had a similar experience - if so, how long did it take to get a decision?

Right now, my status is Processing Pending Approval (1)
Jun 15, 2025
a month ago
Fabio ****
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Planning to stay in Thailand from September until April. Around 8 months. I plan to leave the country during this period a few times for short visits in other countrys. I spent already 30 days and 75 day this year in the country on visa exempt. Do you recommend the METV? Could that cause any issues?. Or should I better go for a DTV. Was never questioned before at immigration.
Jun 11, 2025
a month ago
Chris ****
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At the airport - TDAC not allowing me to enter the address of my stay. But did issue me the card with QR code..am I good or should I wrestle with it for the next 10 hours 555.
Jun 6, 2025
a month ago
First time seeing, request Cambodia visa extension. Instead of border bounce to Vietnam better to do extension when Cambodia visa is running out. Evisa website clearly states that must be in person which country u apply. Now DTV process in Cambodia so slow.
Jun 4, 2025
2 months ago
Fernando *********
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Has anyone had success applying for the DTV visa in a neighboring country? Which one has the easiest Thai embassy?
May 5, 2025
3 months ago
Tasha ****
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I applied for my visa online on the 15th to Thailand with the royal embassy out of ny. My trip is next week and it still states pending approval. I’m worried. Is there someone to call for further info?
Apr 29, 2025
3 months ago
James ********
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FYI... this appeared on a forum today about the ease of using the New TDAC Arrival Card

"Sharing my experience in case others are worried.

My arrival in Thailand is scheduled for May 1st. Initial concerns regarding the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) application proved unfounded. The process was completed in under five minutes; the application was simple and straightforward. The email confirmation/QR code were received immediately, with a convenient download option also provided after submission. The entire experience was seamless and straightforward."
Apr 16, 2025
3 months ago
Lee-Ann *******
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We are here on DTV visa, and for the first time we are flying overseas, my question is when we return do we need a new TM30 even if we are returning to our same address, we have a villa on a one year lease
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