I would like to share my experience. I have received the approval for DTV Soft Power in September from the Thai Embassy in Paris (I am French).

I have applied with Arun Cooking School for their 6 months course. The application was prepared with the help of a visa agency in Bangkok.

Visa was approved by the Embassy. However when entering Thailand to activate it this weekend, they were reluctant at first because I had already spent some time as a tourist before during the year.

Immigration officers in Suvarnabhumi were super nice and calm during the whole process. I had to wait a bit for an 'interview' with them. They were surprised that I was granted DTV for cooking school, and were wondering if I should have an education visa instead...

In the end, they stamped me for 180 days and told me they were going to notify the Embassy about their feedback. I find it weird because they are the one to set the rules for DTV anyway and visa was granted already.

So a bit of a stressful experience but it ended well!

I wonder what will happen in May 2026 when I want to stamp another 180days! Especially if I have not extended my cooking lessons (not sure if I will, I would like to try something else)

Hola everyone. This group helped me so much with their very helpful informations. I wanna thank for it.

My question is:

I applied DTV with my visa agency in Phnom Penh.

I'm Turkish citizen and it's been 55 days.

I only have request and reference number from screenshot that agency sent me. (thaievisa.go.th)

Is there anything I should do that maybe speeds up the process?

This thing chasing me on night for weeks.

Thank you all...

Is there a DTV visa agency anyone can recommend for Pakistani citizen? I would be applying as a dependent under my wife and she is a US citizen.

Can anyone advise whether to use agency or by myself? I have ED visa staying in Thailand and thought to apply for DTV visa for digital nomad. I'm not sure what document I need and when I apply for it, should cancel ED visa? Is that going to be risky if I dont DTV visa?

Can you guys also recommend easy embassy that will approve DTV visa easily?

I'm thinking of applying through embassy in Vietnam? Could anyone advise step by step?

Myanmar passport holder, Issa applied my visa last Wed n today I got my visa. It took 5 working days in Hanoi.

Hi there! I'm looking for a reliable and affordable agency, in Bangkok or Chiang Rai if there is, to help my Thai girlfriend get a tourist visa for France and also a tourist visa for UK. Any advice? Thanks in advance for your answers.

Hello,

I’m currently based in Hanoi and I’m planning to apply for the Remote Worker Visa myself. However, I’ve heard of many cases where applications for this visa have been rejected, which makes me a bit hesitant. I’ve been in Hanoi for one year and I want to leave soon.

Would you recommend working with an agent to handle the process? Or would it be better to try and find a Thai gym to sponsor me instead? Is my one year status could affect my application? Anyone with the same experience

I’d really appreciate any advice or recommendations you might have. I’m eager to move forward soon, but I find the official website a bit confusing.

Thank you in advance!

Hello I would like to live in kho samui which agency visa should go? I need help for the paper I have the rent and age for the retirement visa

Submitted : 16th of April

Asked for additional documents: 18th

Pending approval: 22th

Approved: 6th of May (today!)

Nationality: french

I did everything through issa compass agency because I was rejected the first attempt because of my complicated surname and i didnt want to risk it again. I paid around 5k baht for the service and they refund you everything (including government fees) if rejected. The documents were the usuals.

The wait was excruciating but finally it's here, thank for this group for all your advice and support.

Courage to everyone still waiting.

Hey everyone, did anyone recieve the same like me? I came to Laos apply for DTV, had interview and then they send me Mail with: Youre Visa is approved, but then its not DTV its a Tourist Visa. The agency told in some cases they rejected it and gave a tourist visa..😕

Let me know.... Thanks