I see that most people on here have been applying for the DTV from Asian countries. I'd really like to hear about the experience of some Americans. I did see something about consulates here asking for tax returns? Can anyone tell me what they had to do to get approved while applying here? Specifics would be appreciated! Thanks

DTV - Approved

USA- Washington Embassy- Digital Nomad

Applied- 8/12/24 Husband and I applied separately/ one e-account ( didn’t want to wait for one approval when had to pay two fees anyway).

Submitted: check stubs, bill for proof of addy, offer letter.

Requested Extra Docs-8/28/24 Bank Statement (both-joint account showing over $32,000USD CHKING),

Letter from employer stating remote & signed (me only).

Sent- 8/29/24

Approved - 8/29/24

Hello and thanks for the advice. Has anyone applied for the retirement visa using the certificate of income of not less than 65,000 baht a month? Is it true that one has to get the affidavit (income letter) from the US Embassy ONLY in the US before traveling to Thailand?

If one is depositing 800,00 baht into a Thai Bank (for retirement visa), it can be done while in Thailand without the US authenticating income?

Just trying to see which one works best for me. Thanks for advice.

I am from the US and marrying a woman from Hua Hin. I want to have her visit the states and possibly stay for an extended visit. What are my visa options. How long does it usually take to get visa?

This is the conclusion of US passport renewal by mail post rant I made about 5 weeks ago:

8/17 mailed passport and all forms via EMS to US embassy in BKK.

8/21 arrived at US embassy gate.

Website [members only]/ indicates “Current Processing Times (applied on or after March 24, 2023) Routine 10 to 13 weeks”. Signed up for E-mail notification

9/8 “no status avail”

9/14 Application Status: Not Available

9/16 Application Status: Mailed

9/18 Application Status: “The U.S. Department of State has mailed your passport book on 09/12/2023. We sent your passport book to you using Prepaid Delivery. Your application locator number is xxxxxx…” (this does not make much sense)

9/20 Notification E-mail received, “[members only]/, EQxxxxxxxxTH”, but upon tracking, "Data not found" is returned (post office strikes again).

9/21 Postman delivers EMS package containing new and old passports. Whole process took 5 weeks.

Immediately proceeded to local IO to transfer old visa extension to new passport.

Will need both passports, signed photocopies of bio page of old passport plus all pages containing stamps, signed photocopy of new passport bio page, and filled and signed application form requesting transfer to new passport. No pics or fee required. Takes 10-15 min. While no longer valid, IO suggests to bring old cancelled passport to next extension “just in case”.

I’d suggest updating local bank accounts with new passport. Not sure what to do about the driver’s license, but will check as well.

Still can’t get over why the US embassy sends American citizens on a wild goose chase to a foreign website, not in English, to buy 100 Baht ($3 USD equiv.) return postage. One-way public bus fare in San Francisco is $3… Anyway, end of rant. Will have a new story in 2033.

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Hi, I am planning on applying for a Thai driver’s license and I am required to have a “certificate of residency”/ “residency statement” from my embassy (USA) ...the embassy website just says to fill out a blank affadavit form but offers no instructions ... can anyone that has done this before tell me how to fill this out correctly? Anything I should know like does it have to be printed or can be handwritten ? Specific ink color? Do I have to take a witness for the notary? Any documents I need to bring to the embassy? Anything I should know? Thanks everyone, happy holidays! 🎄

Just reporting my experience today at Chaengwattana applying for another Covid-19 extension. I (U.S. Passport) had entered Thailand with an Non-Imm ED visa, which expired in April. After having the visa cancelled, I was on amnesty until Sept 30. I then applied for a Covid extension and was given until Nov 30 with the embassy letter. Today I brought a screenshot of the US embassy website stating they don’t issue letters and copies of all my relevant passport pages as well as a photo. They gave me the covid forms and the TM.7 to fill out and gave me 14 days under consideration, to go back on Dec 1st. They said they will then stamp me until Jan 29th. Booked online so everything was done in about 40 mins. Hope this is helpful for someone!

Does anyone know what agency in the US i contact about getting the document proving ive never been married? Whats the name of the document?. Im in minnesota fyi.

What is the email address for the US embassy that will provide me a letter for the 30 day extension?