Good day

Im at the start of preparing my application for the DTV and I have a few things I would like clarifying if anyone can?

1) I understand that the DTV costs 10,000 baht and that is the only fee I pay regarding the visa itself and that is for 5 years (please correct me if Im wrong)

2) I also understand that if I choose to leave the country when my renewal is due, I avoid immigration and the fee that comes with extending the stay?

If this is the case, is the renewal due every 6 months?

3) If for example, I choose the cooking course, am I required to attend for the first 6 months only? I have a genuine interest in learning cooking anyway so this would be my choice rather than Muay Thai which I have zero interest in

4) Has anyine completed a cooking course that could advise me the approximate cost of the course and at the same time, possibly recommend a course

The way I am seeing things in my minds eye is that subject to submitting a successful application, I arrive in Thailand stamped with the DTV for 6 months where I attend classes for that duration. Once the 6 months is up, I can leave Thailand and return for a fresh uninterrupted 6 months and continue this for the 5 years WITHOUT the obligation to continue with the classes, as 5 years of cooking would lead me to be a Michelen star chef!! 😁

I am over 50 and qualify for the retirement visa but I dont feel this is the best choice for me right now. I will look at the retirement visa if and when I feel like I am going to put serious roots down

Im currently in the UK and will be applying form here. Is everything done online or will I be asked to attend a Thai consulate here in England

Do I need the latest bank statements? Can I show 10 days old bank statement?

Hi all!

I am currently on an ED visa but I am currently back in the UK (been back for 3 weeks).

I have a re-entry permit.

Over the last 3 weeks, i gained inheritance money, i have secured an online remote working job, which all ties in perfectly to apply for a workcation DTV.

I want to apply for the DTV as this would be perfect for me, but conscious I am on the ED visa still with a re-entry permit already paid for. I also already have my return ticket to thailand booked and i leave Aug 31 (not much time).

Am i able to apply for the DTV and cancel my ED visa once approved and then return to Thailand? I can start the application now but i only want to if i know i can cancel my ED visa once i get the DTV approved.

Any advice?

Hi everyone,

I'm in the process of applying for a non o visa here in the UK but I'm having issues uploading the 3 months bank statements 😢. Can I put them in a zip file and upload that?

Sorry I'm not very computer savvy and I'm struggling with the pdf merge tool I've tried using (pdf guru). They have sent me a merged pdf file but when I try to view it, I'm just seeing blank pages 🤷.

I stupidly, initially sent them in a screenshot.... Bad move, they requested more info, so I'm going into panic mode now.

I really hope you guys can help me with this 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Thank you in advance for any info and advice ❤️🇹🇭❤️

My wife and I are applying for a DTV visa in Colombo, the embassy emailed within hours to request a PDF of all passport pages <3MB. The software I used cut some the pages, and my only noticed after she submitted. There is no way to edit the file on the portal or submit additional info. She emailed (even though it says no reply, it's not a noreply email) with the full file. They don't answer the phone. Will they request the file again or is there anything else we can do? The embassy is close by, so we could go in?

I'm currently in Thailand but back in the UK for 2 weeks in October and wish to apply for a DTV (I'm a UK citizen) - just trying to get my ducks in a row 🦆🦆🦆

Will a monzo statement be OK? Does the money have to be in your regular account or will a savings pot be ok? If I submit my paperwork before hand - will the 2 weeks be sufficient? Also, still undecided on whether to do the soft power or remote work option. I'm doing muay Thai anyway and can get a sponsered letter and can work remotely with a contract if needed- what's a better option for success? Thanks for any support. 🇹🇭🙏

Hey!

Sorry this might be a stupid question but I’ve been kinda confused so figured I’d just ask.

I’m planning on applying for the DTV via the workcation/freelancer route. On my passport, we have the “given name” and the “surname” category. My entire name (first, middle and last) is written under “given name” on my passport and the surname section is left blank.

I’m just wondering if I should leave the “last name” section empty in my application since my surname field is left empty on my passport and if I should fit my entire name between my first and middle name sections?

PS - I mailed the embassy a week back but I haven’t really recevived a response, so I’m not sure if I’m gonna get a response from them.

Hey everyone 👋

I’m filling out my DTV visa application and it asks for an arrival date. I haven’t booked my flights yet, so I’m wondering:

• If I put a certain arrival date on my application, can I still enter Thailand earlier or later than that?

• How much flexibility do I actually have as long as I arrive within the visa’s validity period?

hi everybody, i need some help.

i am applying non-o 90 days (marry visa) and they ask for my last 3 month bank statment and i had already convert them into pdf file but when i click "preview" it only show for the 1st month bank statment and the other 2 month bank statment it cannot be display.

any idea ? 🙏🏻

METV questions.

When I last applied for an METV we sent passports off and had the 6 month multiple entry visa added to our passports. However I have read that it’s no longer added to the passport as it’s all done online. I’ve read the requirements but can’t find the application form or online portal. I’m applying in the UK. Please could someone enlighten me.

Myself and my wife have taken early retirement and can show proof of residency in the UK and proof of funds, but no longer have employment proof. How do we deal with this on the application?

Thank you