I applied for the DTV from the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra, Australia (where we are currently travelling). I applied on 27 August, sent further information on 30 August, and have heard nothing since.

My issue is that I don't want to apply for the dependent visas for my husband and kids until mine is approved, but as we are travelling, my husband's postal address (proof of address is a requirement of the DTV in Canberra) is now different from what mine was when I applied (I had my bank send me a new card at the apartment we were renting—and we left that place yesterday).

Do you think this will be an issue? If needed, can I apply for dependent visas from a different country than where the main visa was issued? Thanks in advance.

Hi advice needed please due to conflicting information from Thai Embassy.

We are Australian living in Australia. We are over 50yrs. We would like to holiday in Thailand for 7months.

Q1 - if we apply for a STV for 3 months, can this be renewed 2 times more (3months each time?). I have read from Sept 2021 this is not possible - I don’t know if this information is current .

Q2 - information on Thai Embassy Aust site says we need to provide fully paid evidence of accommodation for the 3 month period. How do you provide this if we are travelling around with no set plans?

We do not want to apply for the 1yr retirement visa as I feel the prepaid travel insurance for 1 yr would be a waste of money as we can only stay 7 months. In addition, we still have the same issue of prepaid accommodation for the set 1 yr period.

I appreciate any advice from fellow Aussies who have applied and have overcome the issues. Cheers.