If I leave Hanoi before my DTV gets approved, can I enter Thailand on a tourist visa and then a few months later enter on the DTV? I know it's not recommended to leave, but my evisa in Vietnam will run out and my situation has become a bit complicated here. I am hoping it gets approved before I leave February 6. Will it automatically get cancelled if I leave Vietnam before it's approved? Has anyone left before it got approved and it was fine? Thanks.

Hi!

So I’m British and I came to Thailand on a 60 day visa free entry about 20 days ago.

I heard it’s okay but I want to double check if I can change it to a Non immigrant ED visa.

I also want to double check if I’m allowed to change my visa type whilst I’m in the country?

(From what I’ve seen, yes)

I start my internship on Monday and the only reason why I didn’t apply earlier is because one particular document was taking FOREVER to arrive.

I really wanted to come to Thailand a bit earlier than my internship to make sure that I can get things in order as it’s my first time coming here and I have little idea of how things work around here 💔

DTV approved in Jakarta (workcation). Big thank you to this group. All the information you’ve posted helped me get a quick approval with no additional document requests.

Timeline

Application submitted, Friday, Jan 17 at 1 pm

Moved from “Pending Document Check” to “Pending Approval”, Tuesday, Jan 21 around 1 pm

Approval Email and Visa received, Tuesday, Jan 21 at 5:30 pm

I’ve been a remote worker for the same company for 2+ years. I provided tons of documentation with a cover letter for each “packet” as described below. I also highlighted important transactions and dates on my bank statements. I used ilovepdf.com to combine each set of documents and compress the files to meet the 3MB limit.

Work Experience and Qualifications

1) Employment Contract, signed

2) Letter from my employer confirming that my work is fully remote, signed

3) Relevant certificates and licenses

4) Bachelor’s degree

5) Updated CV

6) Company Registration

7) Summary of Qualifications and Experience

Proof of Finance

1) Bank statements for the last 6 months showing a balance > ฿500k THB in saving account

2) Bank statements for the last 6 months showing proof of income in checking account

3) Payslips for the last 6 months

Location Documentation

1) Passport Pages

a. Biodata Page

b. Indonesia Entry Stamp and Visa

c. Indonesia Stay Permit

2) Hotel Confirmation

New to the group. I am currently a US based Flight Attendant. Are there any flight attendants who have been successful in securing the visa? Also, would you guys recommend using an agency or just doing it myself? Thank you for any help in advance. Really looking to make this move this year 2nd quarter.

Hello,

I am planning to move to Thailand with my partner in April, and I am currently applying for a DTV visa on the official website. However, I am being asked to provide my flight number and accommodation details, but I was planning to book these after receiving my visa. Is it normal to have to provide this information at this stage of the application?

Thank you in advance for your help.

I’m sharing this post because I gained useful insights from this page. I applied for DTV - soft power skills related to Muay Thai in Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam.

Application Date: Thursday, January 9th

Approval Date: Thursday, January 16th

Gym Membership: 1 - month program

The day after my initial submission, I was asked to provide additional documents related to the Muay Thai gym, including their business registration and company profile. The request for these documents was back and forth, with a total of four requests to upload supporting documents. Without the assistance of the gym owner, who speaks excellent English as he is American, this process would have been extremely challenging.

Training at the gym is good, the gym is nice and clean and the coaches know how to teach and have fun at it.

If you’re looking for a gym in Bangkok that understands the documentation process and is very supportive, I highly recommend Tiger Eye Muay Thai (Tiger Eye MMA).

Going to be applying for my DTV in Laos at Vientiane in May so planning ahead now so we can book travel and hotels.

I'm on a New Zealand passport ( Citizen). Currently in Bkk till Saturday on 60 day exemption. Was here 6 months last year ( April - Sept 2024) on METV and have had 2 other entry for one week before METV in february 24 and Nov 24 for two weeks. I will be back late march until i go to laos for DTV before 60 days again is up. This years entry Dec 30 till Feb 1st 25 , I was asked if i have someone here and i said yes my Gf.

questions.

1. I will apply as soon as i arrive in Vientiane and i understand the 10k B fee in cash has to be paid directly. Does this need an appointment or is this a walk in.

2. As far as accommodation proof, is it ok to show several areas of hotel bookings or does it all need to be in the one place I apply. EG i am thinking of going to LP and VV after paying the fee.

3. Will getting a Laos visa before i travel be problematic as opposed to getting one on arrival at the border.

4. Is an appointment always scheduled or is it completely online only of all my docs are good.

5. If anyone here has applied via E visa this year what on average has been your application approval time.

Lastly if anyone has any hotel recommendations whilst waiting would appreciate some, seems to be a varying standard in laos. prefer midrange.

Thank you in advance

Hi folks, soon I will start my online application for the DTV. Before I get started, I would like to know if after I begin the applicaiton, and I realise that perhaps I have the wrong document / forgot a document, can the application be saved mid way through and then I go back to it later? Or does it all have to be done in one sitting? I am applying from Japan, and Japan seems to require several more documents than other country's Thai embassies. Cheers

Hi everyone, apologies if this has been answered before, I have used the search but didnt find the info I was looking for.

DTV in Hanoi or HCM

-do you recommend to apply in Hanoi or HCM?

-required funds: I read that bank statements for 6 months must be submitted but also heard from people transferring the required 500.00THB just before. Can someone shed light on this, please? How much money does have to be in the account and for how long? Is it okay if its not in just one account?

-translation of documents: I understand that any documents submitted must be translated into English. Do they need to be notarised or is a regular translation sufficient (for my freelance contracts and invoices, for example).

Thank you so much!

Hi guys.👋

So I’ve booked a one way ticket to Phuket late April. I’m well travelled and have been to SE Asia many times.

Planning on a retirement one year visa initially and may buy/start a business there.

So the process order is.

- find accommodation and get TM30

- arrange bank account and deposit 800,000bth

- apply for retirement visa

- this deposit has to be in for 2 months before I can apply.. yes?

- organise health insurance for $100,000us

Therefore as I have 60 days (I’m a kiwi coming for retirement visa, not elite) I have to a boarder run to get another 60 days until my deposit is recognised.

I’m I correct on the methodology ?

Getting a Thai drivers licence will be easy.

Cheers