I have a DTV visa, and I want to make sure I'm meeting all the requirements to keep it valid. Besides the 90-day report and the visa run every 180 days, is there anything else I need to do? Any advice or updates would be greatly appreciated!

I am looking at the Thai Embassy Los Angeles web site... I am confused.. I thought that one only needed the funds in the bank two months prior to the 90 day visa expires.

please explain.. maybe I am not looking at the correct info ..

would like to obtain the 90 day visa and then apply for the marriage visa after 60 days..

here is what is on the Thai Embassy Los Angeles web site.

Required documents to upload in the system (Large and clear JPEG or PDF format) to stay with Thai family residing in Thailand (more than 60 days):

1. Passport Biodata Page or Travel Document (Must be valid within 6 months from travel date)

2. Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months

3. Document indicating current location (driving license, bank statement, or proof of stay)

4. Recent bank statement showing the applicant's name and ending balance of no less than $15,000 or proof of monthly income of not less than $1,500/month) along with the current bank statement showing incoming income

5. Personal details of a family in Thailand, e.g. valid Thai ID card or Thai Passport

6. Proof of relationship to a family in Thailand (immediate family only), e.g. A copy of marriage certificate / birth certificate / certificate of adoption

if this is not the visa I want.. please to direct me to the correct visa.

Thank you

Has anyone signed up to learn Thai food to get a DTV visa? Seems like a lot of Thai agents use this to help with visa applications

This group has been very helpful so I'm giving back my application details:

DTV approved today ( soft power - Discover Thai Nature ) via Los Angeles embassy. USA citizen, Applied on Feb 2, approved Feb 14 ( 10 days ).

I was not asked for any additional documents.

My physical and mailing address are in different states, so my bank statements show a different address than the address I confirmed with my utility bill. I thought it might be an issue, but it was not.

I'm retired and do not work ( mid 40s, so I thought this might raise flags). I selected 'retired' in the application. My bank checking statements do show a stable 'income' every month from investments.

I submitted 6 months of bank statements, the last statement showed more than the required 500,000THB and the 5 before showed close to it. I highlighted the totals at the end of the month in the PDF, and joined them into one PDF. I wanted to make this as simple as possible for the person reviewing it.

In addition, even though I know it's not required I also submitted my investment summary page ( I attached it to the joined PDF of my bank statements on the last page ). On the summary page I highlighted the amount invested that showed I could live a long time on the funds. Again, I didn't think I'd get denied by having this extra statement, and thought it could possibly help. Weather or not it did, i'll never know.

I wear glasses that do not obstruct my face and kept them on the photo that I submitted in the application.

TM30

I live in Bangkok and travel every month for work. I always return back to my rented apartment and I am starting to feel like I am inconveniencing my landlord to do the tm30 so often. I've offered to do it myself at the beginning, but they said no (maybe they dont want to give me their login). As I am not staying in Thailand long enough to do a 90 day report or visa extension (so no need to go to immigration), are there any consequences to not do the tm30 everytime I come back from my travels? Thank you for any input

Hello — is there a limit on the number of stamps you can get for entering into Thailand on the DTV? I’m thinking about leaving before my 6 months duration is due, but was worried about being able to enter Thailand more than 2-3 times a year. Thank you!

Hello All, I’ve been lazily following the group, but with the US essentially being burned down, time to take a serious look. Just need the group to point me in a direction. Looking for the path to the most-hassle free type of Visa. You guessed it, I want the minimal amount of renewals, one day out of the county trips. I have read about the 5 and 10 year visas, but any advice would be appreciated.

I just heard about this 90 day report thing. I stayed longer than 90 days last year before going overseas and no one said anything at immigration on either departure or return. I'm now coming up to another 90 days in Thailand and still, aside from foreigners on facebook, i haven't been asked or told i need to do it. Is it actually necessary on DTV?

Prior to reading this forum I'd never heard of it, it was never mentioned by the embassy when I applied for the DTV or first arrived in the country, and immigration don't seem to care either.

What am I missing? It feels like it's only enforced by people online, not Thai immigration 🤣

Hi I’m due for my 1st 90 day report. Do I need to get a new TM30 or will the one that was lodged when I moved in be ok? I have a lease & copy of the original TM30 I can reprint

Hi everyone! I plan on moving in July and just wanted some feedback as to how early should I start my DTV? Is applying now too early or should I wait till like a month out?