Hey guys I’m currently in Thailand I am going to Vientiane to apply for my DTV. I have filled out all the documentation besides proof of location as I will have to show proof that I am out of Thailand using the Laos entry stamp.

I was wondering once I have entered Laos and I have submitted my application via E Visa website. How long will take roughly for the application to be processed as I currently sorting out accommodation.

Any information would be greatly appreciated

So as of February its basically impossible to get a bank account on DTV? I've spoken to a few agents now.

Hi everyone! 🙂

I'm currently in Thailand but planning to apply for the new DTV visa. I'm thinking of leaving the country for a few weeks to apply from somewhere else.

I have a couple of questions and would really appreciate your help:

1. Which country or embassy is the fastest and easiest for processing the DTV visa? I was considering Kuala Lumpur, but I’ve read mixed reviews. If you've done it there (or elsewhere), could you share your experience and how long it took?

2. Is it possible to complete the whole process online, or do I need to go to the embassy in person? Or does it vary by location or specific officer?

Thanks a lot in advance for any tips or info! 🙏🙂

Bank account update.

Hi last week I posted here asking for personal experiences opening a bank account and I got some helpful advice. I also got the usual doom sayer , keyboard warrior stuff suggesting I had no chance without an agent. Anyway, here is my experience and this relates only to one bank branch in one specific place but it may assist someone. It’s specific to me a UK citizen on O-A 12 month retirement visa.

I went today to Bangkok bank in Karon Beach, Phuket , I was there a total of 55 minutes including waiting time. I signed what seemed like hundreds of forms then left with a savings book and master card for my newly opened bank account.

What was required :

1. My passport showing entry stamp and long term visa

2. Printout of E Visa

3. I was asked for a Thai driving licence but they accepted my UK licence and International driving permit instead.

4. Thai phone number

5. UK UTR ( Tax reference)

I had taken a residence certificate ( some people in this group refer to this as “ a letter from immigration” )this was not required.

I also took TM 30 also not required and I was never asked for a tenancy agreement. ( I don’t have one anyway)

As I say this was my experience in a specific branch. The experience may well differ in different branches of BKK bank and different banks. It may also differ with different nationalities and different visas.

I paid a small fee 699 baht for my Mastercard. There was an option for a different card at 400 baht. After my account was opened I was offered insurance but declined and this was no issue.

One last thing, despite having a Thai sim I could not set up online banking but was told if I got a top up invoice from an AIS store with my phone number on it they would be able to do this for me quite easily on my next visit.

BKK bank in Karon is the first and only bank I went to.

Hope this helps someone

DTV with thaï cooking school - from France 🇫🇷

Hi everybody,

I have a new question regarding "Document indicating current location".

As I plan to stay at my parents house while applying for the DTV, what can I show to prove the current location ?

Thanks again for your help 🙏

DTV soft power application HCMC: I applied on 4/22 and within a few hours, it went to pending approval. I know there are two holidays this week. I have my anticipated arrival date at May 17th. Just curious if anyone else applied around this date and has been approved.

Hello !!!

I have a program : spending 60 days in Bangkok then one week in Bali then come back for one month in Bangkok then go to Vietnam for one month and finally back for 2 months in Bangkok. Should I be ok coming in and out of Thaïland ?

Do I need a return or ongoing flight when I enter thailand on a tourist visa?

Hey, which German is in Hat Yai or Patani? Thank you

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Hey,welcher Deutsche ist denn in Hat Yai oder Patani.Danke

I have been staying in Bangkok with DTV for a month now. When I arrived, i immediately did my TM30 with an agent since they told me to do it within 24hrs. Currently i am staying at my one of my relatives property who are also foreigners with no lease contract. How do i do TM30 with no lease contract. Or should i just pay once every 3 month with an agent. (300baht). Will it be a problem when i do my tm47? Thanks in advance 🙏