Can you do a tm30 at boarder if you plan on living in private residence

I just want to let you know, I did my first 90day report today.

I have seen some people tried online and it worked, I tried also online and it worked out, was my first 90day report on the DTV!

Good luck for all and hope you don’t have to go to the immigration 💪🏻

UPDATE

Got the mail that the report got rejected, first time have to be present in person!

Hi all. Anyone been to Laos recently? My last visit was pre covid, so wondering how things work currently.

According to my (Danish) ministry of foreign affairs, it should still be possible to obtain a visa on arrival aside from the evisa option

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Would prefer the former, so would love to hear any recent experience.

Cheers!

The DTV provides incredibly good value for an over 50-year old wishing to stay in Thailand. How many of you on retirement visas have changed over to the DTV?

Hi team, I am brand new to the group. Appreciate you allowing me to join.

I retired in the UK recently at 60 and came over here on the visa on arrival. I already have a house with my Thai wife in Bang Saray. I now need to apply for my retirement visa.

I have had a Thai bank account for a few years and can show I have enough funds. We have taken some pictures together in different rooms in our house, the garden and in front of the house number. I believe I also need a pinned google map showing the house location. That’s as far as I have got.

Can I please ask what else I need ?

Cheers,

Paul

My DTV Visa Experience (Approved in 3 Days – No Agent, No Hassle)

Hi everyone, I wanted to share my experience getting the Digital Nomad/Remote Worker (DTV) visa — especially for anyone feeling overwhelmed or confused. This group was a huge help while I was applying, so here’s a full breakdown of what worked for me (even when I went against some common advice).

Application Timeline:

• Applied online: April 7th

• Re-submitted extra documents: April 8th

• Visa approved: April 10th

• Visa type: 5-Year Digital Nomad (DTV)

• No agent used — I did everything myself online

A Few Key Things That Worked for Me:

• I stayed in Da Nang while waiting but selected Hanoi as my immigration office. I’d read this could be an issue, but it wasn’t — the visa was approved without a problem.

• I wouldn’t book two weeks of accommodation next time… the process was much faster than expected!

Payment Problems (and the Fix):

The system kept failing during the payment stage — it would freeze or just load endlessly. Even when my banking app sent me a confirmation notification, the payment still didn’t go through.

Solution: I turned off my VPN, and it worked immediately. Worth trying if you’re stuck.

Uploading Documents:

The system only allows one file, so I had to combine documents (like payslips and bank statements) into a single PDF.

When you preview the uploaded file, it only shows the first page, which made me panic — but the full upload was there.

Documents I Provided:

• A work contract showing my salary and remote status

• A letter from the company director confirming my job is fully remote

• One month of bank statements at first (despite hearing you need two)

I’d read two months were required, but I only uploaded March — and it was accepted. The funds had been transferred in February but weren’t shown initially.

Extra Info Requested:

The next morning, I received an email asking for:

• Payslips (no number specified)

• Company registration documents (needed to be provided by the employer)

So I uploaded a new PDF with:

• Two months of payslips (not a huge amount — around £2,000 across both months, which didn’t match the salary listed in my contract, but it didn’t seem to matter)

• Company registration document

My Cover Letter (for reference):

“I am writing to confirm that [applicant name] is employed as a Project Manager on a fully remote basis. Their role includes managing product development projects, coordinating with suppliers, and identifying and engaging with prospective distributors worldwide. All responsibilities are carried out entirely remotely, with no obligation to attend any physical office premises.”

(That was it. Short and clear.)

Final Thoughts:

• The process was completely online, and I never had to go into an immigration office.

• No interviews, no calls, no drama — just a bit of document combining and some patience.

• I wouldn’t worry if your documents aren’t perfect or your bank statement doesn’t show a huge amount or if you need to transfer the money the month before… — mine didn’t match up exactly, and it still worked.

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Key Tips:

• Turn off your VPN if the payment portal is glitching.

• Combine your documents into one PDF for uploading.

• Don’t panic if the preview only shows the first page — it’s normal.

• Even if you hear “you must do XYZ” — your case might still be fine. Trust the process.

Hope this helps someone out there — feel free to ask if you’ve got questions!

Please clarify this for me - The number here, 1005/67 is my visa number? I suppose it seems obvious, but there's numerous other Thai stamps in my passport with numbers (primarily on re-entry stamps).

I'm filling out the digital arrival card online and trying to avoid any mistakes.

Thanks.

Hello ☺️

I saw this poster in immigration, does this mean that DTV holders can just do their 90 day report online or do you still have to present the immigration in person after doing this online process?

Guys I've done a dummy run the new TDAC application. Ok I'm a long-term resident on a retirement visa I only head back to the uk if I need to and always book from Thailand. One of boxes is DEPARTURE DATE ! what do I do ?

Could someone send me the link to the Thai e visa site. Also how long does it take to be approved for a 90 day O. Thanks in advance