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May 16, 2025
5 days ago
DTV approved in London. Wife applied first as workcation showing work/income documents etc. Hers was approved in 3 days then I applied as spouse with her DTV number and showed marriage certificate and certified translation (we were married in Italy). They requested further documentation from me, original Italian marriage certificate and an apostilled translation. Got these in 3 days and resent to Thai embassy and approved the next day. Landed on Tuesday this week from London with no issues at the airport. Also we had no return ticket out of here and it wasn’t asked for, heard a few people have been asked for them though, some have even had to buy one at the airport before entry allowed. Something to be mindful about.
May 14, 2025
7 days ago
Jovan *******
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Hi everyone! I'm here on my second 60-day visa exempt stay. The first time, I visited January - March for 54 days. I came back April 29, and my passport is stamped to exit by June 27. I'd like to extend for an additional 30 days. So I have three questions:

1. Will I have any problems getting the extension?

2. What's the soonest I can go to the immigration office to get the extension - can I go next week or do I have to wait until I'm closer to my exit date?

3. Is there some other way I should go about getting the extension?
May 13, 2025
8 days ago
Ali ******
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My 13 yr old son was recently approved through the NYC embassy. One thing I did which they told me I should not have was submitted the application three months before his flight into Thailand. They said about a month before the flight is enough. They didn't reject it but held on to it till there were about 5 weeks left to his departure and approved it.

One other thing that happened early on was that I gave them a screenshot of my US bank account balance for proof of liquid assets but my name wasn't on it, I completely overlooked that. They responded and asked for a bank statement but Chase only gives the previous month's statement and that made me think that even though there was more than enough in there last month, they'd reject it simply because it was last month's eventhough my name would be on it. Luckily I had a Bangkok Bank account with more than the required funds and BB gives a current statement with your name and so I sent them that and it worked. Otherwise it was smooth and he'll be here in a few weeks now. Flying alone from NYC to BKK via Tokyo. If anyone has any experience with summer camps in BKK, pls let me know. Planning that right now. STEM is the focus with some outdoor activities too. Thanks to all. This group has been very helpful!
May 13, 2025
8 days ago
Janine *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks heaps everyone

How long before I leave should I fill out the stuff online I’m only going for 11 days but from what I’m told I still do the new entry online is this correct. I’m asking here as you all sound so knowledgeable about all this stuff I’m just an old duck learning to travel any help is appreciated thanks in advance
Mar 24, 2025
2 months ago
Successful DTV last week - family of 5

DTV type: digital nomad

Location of application: Taipei

Sunday 16 March

* evening arrive with my wife and kids in Taiwan

* already had online info entered in, submitted my DTV application

Monday 17 March

* 9:30am reply from Thai office. They want some sort of official entry/exit certification. I research this and read that you're supposed to be a Taiwan resident in order to get it. Panic begins to set it.

* 11:00am I think all hope is lost, but decide to go to the Taiwan Immigration Agency and just see what happens.

* 2pm after a long queue, I successfully obtain the required certification doc. I'm in shock but happy. I upload it and resubmit my DTV application.

* 7:30pm DTV approved. I add this to dependent applications and turn them all in.

Tuesday 18 March

* First thing in the morning: I bring my wife and kids to the Taiwan Immigration Agency and get their certificates.

* Mid-Morning: As expected, Thailand replies wanting these certificates. I upload them immediately and resubmit all dependent applications.

Wednesday 19 March

* 6pm DTVs approved for dependents.

Thursday morning we flew to Thailand.
Jan 20, 2025
4 months ago
Doug ******
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Please put my mind at ease. US passport holder, planning to fly to Thailand tomorrow, staying a couple weeks. Can I still do visa on arrival or do I need to do an application?
Dec 28, 2024
5 months ago
Dave *******
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I arrive Thailand Monday evening from the UK, back with my partner for a month or so, she’s Thai and will be staying there until later in the year. I’m leaving Thailand end of January early February but no date set as of yet to return to the UK. I haven’t booked a return flight as yet, has anyone had any issues at immigration with not having a return ticket?. Thank you in advance.
Dec 10, 2024
5 months ago
Alice *******
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Hi all 👋

I'm sorry for the redundance of this question but I can't find any clear answers on my researches... I'm here on a 60 days exemption visa (fr), already did the extension of 30 extra days and now planning on doing an exit/re-entry of the country in order to get another 60days exemption of visa. I'll take the train from Bangkok to Poipet on my own. (No agencies)

Is there any clear law about the obligation or not to stay one night in Cambodia before going back to BKK ? Does it depend on the border you choose ?

Thank you very much in advance for your help🙏
Dec 4, 2024
6 months ago
What did you guys put on this page? I don't have a flight booked and I'm going back in a few days!!! HELP
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