Does anybody have any experience with the Thai embassy in Frankfurt, Germany ?

How long does the usual process take for a soft power muy Thai DTV ? What documents were def. Needed here more then elsewhere.

I’m unsure when to book my flight, because i need one to apply for the visa but don’t want to be in the situation, not having the visa approved before the flight is leaving..

thanks ✌🏼

DTV (dependent)

"Approved" in Laos Vientiane

Duration - 2 days (submitted on 8th midnight - paid visa fees on 9th early morning - approved on 10th evening)

No interview needed.

I’m going to apply for a Thai non-ed visa at the embassy in Vientiane. I’m aware of the new method of submitting documents online then paying in person. Does anyone have knowledge of how long this typically takes? Website says 5-10 days but I’m hoping maybe that’s a conservative estimate. If anyone has done this recently, please let me know how long it took

Hello! It's been exactly 7 days since I applied in Hanoi (workation) US citizen , my application has been on pending approval for 6 days. I'm getting worried? Any idea how much longer I can expect? I'm itching to leave, love Vietnam but Hanoi is not for me. I understand I have to remain here for the chance an interview is required.

Hi, went today at the Vientiane Thai Embassy to pay the 10k cash, do you know how long I need to wait for an answer about interview and how long for interview? Anyone’s done that recently? I really don't want to stay in Laos, I have been inside all day, not even want to go out for a walk or to go the gym :S

Morning all, we want to apply for the tourist ME visa for a trip from end of December to mid May. The visa lasts 6 months from date of issue so we don’t want the visa issued until mid/end of November. My question is how long does the application process take for any resident as we need to time it right to send off our application. Thank you

Hello I’m nervous! Sorry for a question, my application was submitted 2 days ago. Today I saw its pending approval. Could I get my visa soon? 🥺🥺

Pretty sure I just broke the world record for the longest waiting time ever 😅

Are we even surprised by the Paris Embassy ?

Applied on August 23rd, and still waiting..

Do you know if the timer is reset when they ask for extra documents ? (I was ask for another photo on September 9th)

Hi everyone,

I’m a French resident interested in applying for DTV visa for Thailand. I would love to get advice from people who have already gone through the process or are currently applying.

- What is the best way to apply (directly from France or from another country)?

- Which country of application is recommended to make things smoother?

- Are there any tips or documents that are essential but not clearly listed on the official websites?

- How long does the process usually take?

Any guidance, experiences, would be really appreciated. 🙏

Thank you in advance!

I’m delighted to announce that I am now part of the DTV visa holders’ family! 🎉

First of all, I’d like to thank this group, which has been an invaluable source of help throughout the process.

Now it’s my turn to share my experience, especially for French applicants who are considering submitting their application at the Thai Embassy in Paris.

I submitted my application on September 5, 2025, under the *workation* category, as a freelance language teacher working exclusively online through platforms like Preply and Italki. Ten days later, I received a call from the embassy requesting a few additional documents, which I sent immediately. One week later, on September 24, I finally received the precious visa.

All in all, the wait was just under three weeks.

Good luck to all of you!

If you have any questions about the required documents, feel free to reach out. In principle, simply following the instructions provided on the website of the Thai Embassy in Paris should be enough for everything to go smoothly.