Do you use "fast track" services to enter Thailand?

How would you go about it to maximise your chances to get a DTV visa (workcation/digital nomad) approved in the following scenario:

1. You had already a 1 year ED visa previously, since then living in Thailand on a tourist visa for 3 months (2months+extension) [case 1] or 5 months (3+2 months) with a short border run in between [case 2]

2. Business will be teaching languages on apps like Preply and italki (not teaching Thai people). No other income.

3. >500.000THB in a bank account not an issue.

4. Retirement visa or Elite Visa aren't an option

From which country/city would you apply?

For how long would you AT LEAST leave Thailand before applying for the visa (to show income, screenshots of teaching classes, etc.) ?

What are the red flags/things to avoid in order to have a stronger application?

I am thankful for any constructive feedback. :-)

DTV visa approved today in Hanoi! (Muay Thai soft power)

I am South Korean national. It took literally 3 business days :)

(I just got the good luck thanks to my friend's prayers)

I have been worried cause so many people got rejected DTV in Hanoi recently. I believe Hanoi doesn't reject everyone.

-Applied at 9:00 am on April 7th

-Requested additional documents : Gym owner's work permit page with valid date (I haven't checked the date, I just submitted what the gym gave to me, so please double check the valid date), I updated within an hour on April 8th

-Visa approved on April 9th, today around 6PM

My tips to share with you guys : make it simple and clear to make them understand easily!

1) Financial evidence :

-4 months bank balance statement ( krw & THB both used for currency in the statement), 5 months transaction

-I added on more account transaction ( my monthly salary I made in my country, last year til Jan this year, highlighten the income part)

+ I put the cover letter only in this file ( Mentioned I have sufficient money to stay and take training in Bangkok, big passion about training and love Thai culture)

2) Current location : passport stamp, ticket to Hanoi, and my air bnb receipt for 4 days in Hanoi)

3) Muay Thai gym document : certification, owner's work permit, owner's passport.

*Once you got the request of further document, please updated asap to make build the trust from Embassy.

*Don't add too many documents, it might make them feel tired to check all the documents. MAKE IT CEAR AND SIMPLE.

Hope this helps you guys!

GOOD luck everyone, you got this :)

Hi All.

Looking for a good value Australian visa specialist for my Thai GF to come to Australia in May on 3 to 6 month tourist visa..

Appreciate contact details..costs..outcomes and personal experiences.

She is just outside Bangkok

Thanks..

Hello every one

How many of you have applied for dvt visa

Your self and not via a agency?

Did you get accepted

How much did it cost ?

If you was to get denied would it worth then getting agency to do it ?

Hi everyone,

Has anyone here applied for a DTV visa in Vientiane, Laos? Whether approved or rejected, I’d really appreciate it if you could share your experience.

I’m planning to apply there soon and feeling a bit nervous — any tips would be very helpful. Thank you!

60 days ago I applied for my visa on Nov 6. I have emailed AND called the embassy and they literally just told me to wait. 60 days. What the hell is happening???? NYC embassy. I put my travel date as February (oops) and for the flight number I put TBD123. am I cooked?

EDIT. IDK WHAT THE ODDS ARE BUT SAME DAY I POSTED THIS I LITERALLY JUST GOT MY APPROVAL EMAIL!!!!!

APPROVED ON A SUNDAY EVENING AT 23:40!!

First of all thank you to everybody in this group who helped and guided me and so many others 🙂

- Applied on December 22nd, from Da Nang (Thai consulate in Ho Chi Minh) through the soft power option (Muay Thai 6 months)

- December 23rd additional documents requested:

•A banking statement with everyday transactions (the one provided had plenty of money but zero transactions )

•Direct email from Muay Thai gym to consulate plus screenshot from my side

•Proof of income and plans in Thailand after course is over (uploaded paperwork from my rental property)

-Status changed to “pending approval” on 29th December

-DTV approved on 4th January 23:40!

I uploaded a separate cover letter in each section explaining details and highlighted certain parts of the PDF’s for better understanding.

I used “I love PDF” to compress the files, completely free.

I highly recommend “Muay Thai Fever” gym. It is the most affordable program I could find in Chiang Mai, very quickly to respond and efficient, plus the offer a full refund in case of rejection… and NO, I’m not endorsed by them 😂 I’m just giving credit where credit is due.

If you have any questions I will be happy to answer them.

Like I said earlier thank you for all the help throughout the process people!

COME BACK TO BANGKOK IN 2026!

Hello guys, and hello haters…

Today I just came back to Bangkok after spending New Year in Hanoi. I think this is my 6th or 7th entry using DTV already.

Oops—sorry about my cute, compact, passport-size DTV 😌 Yes, it’s printed and laminated.

The officer took my passport and my tiny DTV, said “DTV,” then matched the visa number with the system…

Stamp. Done.

No questions.

No drama.

No horror stories.

One more thing:

If you want to save the planet by not printing your visa, go ahead—save the world 🌍

As for me, I enjoy plastic and convenience.

Haters will come anyway.

Good luck to those still applying, and welcome back to Bangkok! 🇹🇭✈️

Anyone done a successful DTV visa extension in Chiang Mai?

If so, I'd appreciate any advice!