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Nov 4, 2025
20 days ago
Jack ***********
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I see a lot of posts about people wanting to GO to Thailand but how about getting visa s from Thailand to other countries. It’s been very difficult to get gf from Thailand to USA. 4x. Still NO
Oct 30, 2025
25 days ago
Hi guys, Does anyone have any experience in Malaysia with DTV visa for muay thai?
Oct 22, 2025
a month ago
Is anyone else have a tough time getting this visa out of Singapore? I am being asked for proof of income far in excess of the publicly stated requirements, among other hoops to jump through. I am a foreigner in Singapore on an employment pass. Any advice welcome.
Sep 3, 2025
3 months ago
Ian ******
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Hi Guys and Gals, this is possibly not the place I should be looking, but if any of you can help with good info, it would be greatly appreciated.

I met my Thai girlfriend in March this year and after a good LDR, I am in Thailand having a 5 week holiday with her.

My plan now is to fly back to the UK on 5th October, spend 4 weeks clearing up my books, accommodation and banking etc, then coming back to Thailand at the beginning of November on a 6 month METV staying with my girl, and if all goes well, retiring over here after that.

My girl would like to come to the UK with me for the 4 weeks in October.

What would be the easiest way to get her into the UK for 4 weeks, there doesn't seem to be a basic tourist holiday visa and I don't particularly want to pay a fortune for a spouse type visa when it is truly a 4 week holiday.

Hoping someone can give me good advice, have a good day.

TIA x
Aug 16, 2025
3 months ago
I applied through the London embassy. After they requested e-tickets to Thailand and a stamped bank statement from a local branch, I spent a lot of money to purchase the ticket and convert my dollars from my Wise account into pounds. Then they told me I needed to renew my UK visa because it did not have enough validity remaining.

I have been on a post-graduate visa in the UK for almost two years, and there are a few months left on it. Nowhere on their website does it state how much validity is required on my UK visa, and they are refusing to refund my money.

Is there any way around this? Is it possible to apply through the embassy of another country without actually being in that country?
Jul 7, 2025
5 months ago
Now i try to receive allowance for working in Thailand and my company say yes after four years fighting but only for 25 working days in a year. I try to contact the "Thai Konsulat in Munic" if they accept also a guarantee instead of the 500.000 deposit but i receive no answere. I try also to talk to them via phone but it is impossible to receive someone on the phone. And the risk that they deny my visa as a workcation and loose money is too high. And when it happen they don't give you the reason. So i will give up now. Sorry for try to work in Thailand. I will wait now for my retirement.

Lesson learn: sometimes you win, sometimes you loose.
Jun 4, 2025
6 months ago
Harrys ************
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This question is not for getting a visa into Thailand, but for a Thai person getting a tourist visa to the UK. She is working, 50 yrs old and will have a return flight.

Has anyone had any problems with a Thai friend getting into the UK for a holiday, and meet a friend?
May 19, 2025
6 months ago
Kyle **********
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Got my DTV approved in taipei through soft powers. It has been a hell, they require you to be employed and show dozens of documents (work contract, certificate of employment, company license authorized with seals, pay slips going into your account, certifications from the gym that are out of ordinary). Despite of showing them all (plus a bank account with 1M) I still got an interview (which took place 2 weeks after submitting the documents for the first time) which felt everything but relaxed with most of the questions related to my job (I applied for soft powers but it doesn't seem there's much difference here). It might be better than malaysia or japan but do yourself a favor, don't apply here. I repeat, don't apply here because they are extra picky. ps: if you think you still wanna get a shot cuz your documents are perfect plz read what I wrote above, avoid this embassy
May 17, 2025
6 months ago
Zae***
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So I’m reaching out currently I’m in Penang doing this process I got here April 25 working with and agency and has been such a crazy ride. Currently waiting on an approval here.

I’ve been asked 3 times for banks statement’s the first time was 6 months the following week again was currently balance. And this week May 12. I was asked again. Mind you the balance way over the required amount 500,000 baht.

Last week they did ask 4 questions on what I do, the Busienss and to provide information which I have done. I have a social media and live stream agency on TikTok and other platforms like twitch which you would think be easy to just be approved and go.
Mar 12, 2025
8 months ago
Hi guys, my application just got canceled. I submitted it at the Tokyo embassy, and I want to know how I should have submitted the ‘passport place of issue.’ Can anyone help?

Any advice would be very helpful for me. Thank you in advance!

And Just to note, I heard that many people are currently trying to submit their applications, which is causing delays. The staff recommended that I try submitting from other locations, such as Laos or Hanoi.
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