When pulling trigger on 800,000 tbt equivalent from your US Bank to Thai Bank account — does the US BANK do the conversion to Thai Baht or is that done once it lands in Thai Bank? Or do both banks equally share in the cost of conversion ?

Are there any complications on immigration, if we go by road from Vietnam to Thailand? Do we also need visa of combidia? Can we get combodia visit at a time. We have a Pakistani passport.

Currently in Thailand on a Tourist visa.

I run a full blown website and meet all the financial requirements... Also made a portfolio presentation to be given to the visa processing consolute..

I am from Canada and dont want to fly back home but would like to fly somewhere and apply for it at a Thai consolute in a neighboring country. I tried going to the Osaka one... but once I got there... they said I had to be a permanent resident.

Where can I go to get this accomplished? Without flying back to Canada.

Also.. im open to the idea of hiring somebody to do the application if need be..

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Hello everyone,

I can't find the information, but does our passport have to be valid for 5 years before we apply?

Dear Expats,

I am planning to apply for a tourist visa from Vietnam. As I know, I just need to apply for Evisa only starting from Jan 1 2025.

When I checked the website, I found the required documents to apply for the TR visa below. Earlier, I thought I needed to show proof of financial assets (bank statements) as well.

Do we still need to show bank statements and other documents in the new system (apart from those in the picture)?

Does anyone know the processing time via the new system for tourist visas as I need to prepare the accommodation?

I'm really confused about how the consulates are processing these visas. I understand the Bank 500,000 Baht requirement. What I don't get is the mixed standards. Someone can apply with a 4 week cooking class letter, money in the bank and they are approved. On the other hand if someone applies as a freelancer with the proper money in the bank, they have to have a profolio, contracts, bank statements, proof of payments and etc. I've read on here that some have been rejected or asked for even more than that. If they have the money in the bank and theres no income requirement, why do they have to provide all of this extra proof of work and income. It's seem so drastic and out of proportion when compared to the ease of the softpower option. It all seems pretty wacky to me.

Does anyone know if this has commenced as yet the Electronic Travel Authorization or ETA ? Apparently to be filled out before arrival

After approval of the DTV, over the 5 year duration of the visa, am I required to provide proof of employment/financial statements to show proof of income? Or is that a one-time deal?

I'm a US citizen. Applied through Washington office under freelance category.

I'm in HCM right now and applying for Muay Thai visa.

The Visa center is asking me for (1) DBD and (2) information about the training course.

What is a DBD? can anyone assist me on this?

Hi, I have an online vintage clothing shop on Depop which was pretty successful but it doesn’t make me that much money anymore. I have the 500,000 baht but I am wondering if there is a certain amount you need to be earning to get the Dtv?

Would I be able to apply using the shop as my portfolio?

Or is it better for me to apply though the Muay Thai/ cooking class route?

I’m worried about getting denied 🙃