I would like to apply for the DTV visa. What's the best way to do it in my situation, and which consulate should I use (preferably online)?

* US citizen, currently living in Mexico as a resident. I use a mailbox address in South Dakota for official mail, banking, taxes, driver’s license, etc.

* I have an online business (sole proprietorship) with volatile income which is enough to cover my expenses. I also have investments in stocks and index funds, which I can use to cover expenses if needed. For the business, it’s hard to provide client recommendations, but I have tax returns and 1099s from previous years.

* Planning to slow travel in Thailand and SEA starting early next year. Ideally, I’d like to apply online before arriving but can wait and apply in Vietnam or another SEA country if that’s easier.

Questions:

* Can I apply online at a US consulate or in Mexico, or should I wait until I’m in SEA?

* Can I use my business and income for the DTV, or is it better to go the “soft power” route (e.g., cooking, Muay Thai)? Does it affect using the DTV for 5 years, getting extensions etc, if I’m not pursuing those activities?

Does anyone have recommendations for embassies or consulates near Thailand where one can apply for a 90-day/Multiple entry Non-O Spousal Visa and also enjoy a 3-4 day holiday?

N.B. Please don't suggest Savannakhet.

Need to do my first ever border-run at the end of the month.

Because of my location (Kanchanaburi) being about as far from a suitable border as can be, am considering using an agent, instead of undertaking the trip myself. If that's possible.

Do agents perform that for people?

If so, what's the likely cost and procedure?

How do I find a trustworthy agent?

Anything else I should be aware of?

Experienced help and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Guys need some guidance in getting DTV approved. I have the documents ready to submit as self employed. Need some gudiance on

1. Which neighbouring country of Thailand have smoothest and fastest approval process

2. How can I apply and submit the documents to them?

3. Do I need to be that respective country during the process?

4. What’s the estimated time from application to approval.

Would love to hear from you guys, thanks

I'm planning on doing a tour going to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines and Indonesia. My plan was to use the short term tourist visas in all countries.

I want to do it twice over. So with Thailand being able to give me 90 days, after I have travelled to the other countries, I would be looking at returning about 5 months later to do the 90 days again.

Would that be ok or is it too short of a time away from the country? Also that being said, I wonder if it's also ok with the other countries? Cheers.

Greetings from USA… Doing a SEA trip hopefully by end of March and having some visa questions… Plan is to do the PI for 28 days then to Thailand on the 30 day visa and get 30 day extension. Then want to head into Laos / Cambodia for several weeks or a month then back into Thailand for another 30 + 30… Is this allowed? Because I am trying to remain fluid with my schedule not really wanting to do the tourist visa. Legitimate educated advice please…

Hi, I am travelling South East Asia and am currently in Laos, I’m due to arrive in Thailand in 2 weeks time, I need to stay for around 80 days, is my best option to apply for a 60 day tourist visa online and then extend when in Thailand for another 30 days? Or can I use the 30 days visa free and then get the 60 day visa whilst there?

Any help is appreciated, thank you

Hi looking to travel thailand for 9 or ten months with my wife and daughter from UK. We will be visiting Vietnam and possibly Cambodia.

Would the 6 month multi entry be the answer or could we do it visa exempt?

It's all very confusing. We have funds for the year. We just want to travel around. Not sure of best way.

Many thanks in advance for any advice.

Hello again! I need some advice on what type of visa I should get. I'm a US citizen arriving in Thailand on October 22nd. My estimated length of stay in Southeast Asia is 6-8 months.

My original plan was a retirement visa, but my house in the US didn't sell in time, so I don't have the funds to put in a Thai bank this year.

I applied for a multiple-entry tourist visa but my application was rejected because my laptop changed my middle name to my middle initial on the e-visa website. I've contacted the Thai consulate in LA and there is no way to change the application or get my $200 back. Super lame, I know!

My plan is to travel around Thailand for a bit visiting family and friends and then set up my home base in Koh Tao. I want to be able to visit Vietnam and Laos.

Here are my questions:

1. If I do a 2-month Tourist Visa, am I able to leave and re-enter Thailand in those 2 months?

2. If not, am I better off doing Visa on arrival and extending 15 days after the initial 30?

3. I plan to do my visits to other countries by air and if I do this do I get another 30 day visa on arrival when I land back in Thailand?

4. Also how many times am I able to do this? I think there is a limit for land border runs but not sure about air.

5. Is it possible to apply for a tourist visa while on a VOA? I know this wasn't the case last year, but the rules are constantly changing.

Thank you in advance!