ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:

Change in group recommendation for Non-O visas

This is just going to be an FYI type of post to relate information..

In the past we'd advise people to come in free stamp (visa exempt) open a thai bank account, transfer in the required funds and apply for the Non-O visa inside the country at your immigration office.

Unfortunately due to the banks tightening up who can open an account and what visa you need to do it, showing up free stamp often means you're not going to be able to open a bank account to start the whole in country Non-O visa process.

That is why we are recommending people get their 90 day single entry Non-O visa OUTSIDE of thailand (hopefully before you wing your way here) because once you stamp in on that Non-O it's usually not that difficult to open a bank account (although you still might have to try a couple banks/branches, you can get it accomplished).

If you're already here in thailand you can go to a nearby country to apply for the initial 90 day Non-O visa thru a consulate there.. The consulates in Lao and Vietnam are not difficult to deal with and have fast processing for 'regular visas' (Non-O, Non-B, Non-ED).. In Lao you do have to go to the consulate in person to pay for the visa once you apply

Another upside to applying outside thailand is that you can use money in your account in your home country as proof of funds.

I would say give the thai consulates in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bharu, Penang) a pass for these visas as their processing time seems to be long. Same for the thai consulate in Phnom Penh give it a pass as they have extended processing times..

I just wanted people to understand why we used to say come in, get the Non-O in country and now why we're saying get the Non-O BEFORE you wing your way here or go to a thai consulate in a nearby country and get one.

DTV application online via Germany

Hi everyone,

I’ve been in touch with an agency that is helping me with my DTV application.

My situation is: I’m a German citizen, but I’m deregistered from Germany and currently living in Bali.

The agency told me that I could either apply for the visa online via Germany or fly to Vietnam, and they actually recommended Germany.

Does anyone here have any experience with that?

I was a bit unsure because I’m deregistered from Germany and definitely don’t want to trigger any tax liability or anything like that.

I am Chinese, I want to apply DTV visa by soft power Muy Thai, and I want to know where is easier place for me to apply, and any specific problems that I need to Know?

Thank you ~

Hello everyone, I am gathering some info concerning this process. I just found out in a website that the application for the DTV has to be made from the country you have your employment / country you live in? Is that true? Thanks a lot

For the DTV is the 500,000 baht requirement just for your current balance? Or do all 3 bank statements you submit need to be above 500,000 baht?

My closing statements are:

August $20,000 (650k baht)

Sept $15,300 (498k baht) at today's exchange rate

Oct $18,000 (580k baht)

Nov $19,000 ($610k baht)

Am I going to be rejected because of my September statement?

Are there certain consulates that are bad and good for this?

Have USA Passport and applying for Workation Freelancer.

Thinking of applying in Taipei, HCMC, Hanoi, or Manila. I'm already in Asia.

Hello! I will be making the move to Bangkok from the U.S. soon with my daughter. My question is can I come over on the education visa and then switch to the dtv visa? I know I have to apply outside the country for that one. Which country is best to do that from?

Hi all! I'm looking to apply for my DTV visa from Vietnam. I have a couple of questions about the process, given personal circumstances:

1. I have the 500,000 baht in an investment portfolio under my name that can be withdrawn into my personal account at anytime (I have documents proving this). Is this still applicable if I use this given that it's not a personal bank account?

2. Is it easier to apply from the UK or Vietnam?

3. I have been living in Thailand for the previous 6 months and overstayed before extending one time. I paid the fine and had no more issues; however, i've heard it may present some issues.

Is it a good idea to apply for dtv in Phnom Pen considering the potential war beginning between Thailand and Cambodia ?

Where is the most effective and uncomplicated place to get a DTV VISA at the moment? Thank you!

Any one know if I can apply Dtv with dental work(3 implants)...

And can I apply for in indonesia or Hanoi or HCM?