Hi first of all thank you guys so much for all the guidance, advice and help...this group is amazing.

Now to my confusing situation.

I applied for a dependent DTV Visa in Frankfurt, Germany early October, on the 6th of October they asked for more documents which I sent, then on the 14.10 I received the good news that my visa is approved!!! It was amazing and we bought our flight tickets the same day.

3 days later my status all the sudden changed from approved to request interview. Then I received an email on the 16.10 for an interview on the 20.10 at 10 am.

I went there yesterday, they were very friendly and kind, i greeted them in Thai, they laughed and were impressed with my pronunciation xD they asked me a lot of questions and I was quite nervous....

I brought up the situation with the approved visa and they told me, it's a glitch and if they grant me a visa, I will get a new one.

My status has not changed since the 16.10, also not after my interview, which is a bit concerning for me :(

Our flight is in 8 days.

My husband DTV Gott approved in less than a week.

Am I being paranoid? Should I reapply for a DTV or at least a tourist visa so I can fly to Bangkok on the 29....?

Our flights are non refundable, we also have a dog :( I'm so frustrated, worried and confused :(

Need help with a refresher on the process of obtaining a retirement visa in chiang mai.

4 years back I did the below process, I recall that it was relatively easy, basically, my retirement visa and wife and child as dependents

1. Visa on arrival (Visa Exemption) 60 days , back then it was 30 days

2. After 15-30 day

3. Apply for Non-Immigrant O Visa (90day Non-O).

4. 30 days later, apply for Retirement Visa (Extension of Stay)

(I have a Thai Bank account already)

Once my visa is sorted, I start the process for my wife and child (6years old)(non-thai)

They will be a (dependent) from my visa

This is what I have done last time in Chiang Mai

I know what paperwork is required, birth certificate, marriage, passports, residential letter, cash in bank 800k.

(hopefully no changers)

Are there any changes I should be aware of?

Just a thought, is there any advantages for me to first get a 90day Non-O from my home country before arriving.

Thanks

When you apply for a DTV through a Muay Thai program, do they just help the participant with their visa or will they also help a spouse & child get theirs as well?

DTV was denied, I'm so sad. In the US, it takes 14 days and $400. They said I spelled my name wrong and didn't match my documents. My middle name has a "-" in it, and it was not included on the passport page. I let their automated passport reader fill out the text fields. I should have double-checked. Any way I have to be out of my house in the US by August 1st. So I was thinking of just flying to Hanoi and getting it there. I also have a wife and 3 kids I have to account for. My main question is, do you think the Thai government might think this is suspicious?

Entered Thailand with DTV, along with my 3 dependents, yesterday. No questions asked — they just checked and stamped. I submitted all my hotel booking receipts from Airbnb and Agoda, stapled with my arrival card and eVisa copy.

Thank you all so much for the help! Successful got my DTV.

Applied from Ottawa April 11th

After a couple back and forth requesting documents

Received DTV only one week later Apr 18

If you have specific questions regarding my application to help with yours, feel free to ask.

Now I'm working on dependents

Guide for Indian Passport Holders Applying for a Thailand DTV

Hey everyone! Sharing my experience applying for a Digital Thailand Visa (DTV) for myself and my dependents (wife and daughter) from India via the Chennai Consulate.

About Me

I run a business in the U.S. and create travel & drone-related YouTube videos (Nomadic Explorista). Since COVID, I’ve been working remotely and have traveled to 30+ countries (including 15+ trips to Thailand) without overstaying any visas.

My DTV Application (Individual)

I submitted my DTV application in February and chose the Chennai Consulate (the only Thai embassy in India is in Delhi, rest are consulates). Here’s what I submitted:

✅ Passport scan copy

✅ Recent photo (white background)

✅ LLC registration document & YouTube channel screenshot

✅ Cover letter (explaining profession, purpose of visit)

✅ 6-month bank statement (maintaining 500,000+ THB/month)

✅ Expected flight details (searched on Skyscanner, not booked)

✅ Hotel address (where I usually stay in Phuket)

💰 Paid ₹25,000 INR via cash deposit at DBS Bank (any branch accepts it—double-check your application number before payment).

📩 Visa approved in 4 business days!

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DTV Dependent Applications (Wife & Daughter)

Once mine was approved, I applied for my wife and daughter as DTV dependents with:

✅ Passport scan copies

✅ Recent photos

✅ Same bank statement & LLC registration document

✅ Cover letter (mentioning my DTV status & purpose of visit)

✅ Same flight details & hotel address

💰 Paid at DBS Bank (different branch this time).

📩 Received an email after 3 days asking for a new photo of my wife → Submitted it → Visa approved in 6 more days (total 9 days).

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Final Thoughts

We love Thailand and decided to move as a family in few weeks for long term ❤️.

The process was smooth and much easier compared to the old sticker visa system. If you’re applying for a DTV from India (or as an Indian passport holder), I hope this helps!

Feel free to ask if you have any questions. Happy travels! ✈️

Me and my girlfriend want to get a DTV visa. I meet the requirements (business owner in UK, 500k+) but she doesn’t.

It is possible for dependents to also get a DTV. How can she become a legal dependent without marriage?

Any successful or unsuccessful stories about obtaining a visa from Nairobi? Due to the long waiting times for visa processing in countries near Thailand, we decided to fly back to Kenya, considering it’s for an East African passport holder. I’m still thinking about applying for a soft power visa or a workcation visa with a large YouTube channel (not travel-related, more educational).

Unfortunately, the embassy in Nairobi has been unresponsive despite making dozens of phone calls throughout the month and sending several emails. The only information available on their website is that the DTV visa can be issued.

Another question, if the main applicant gets approved in Nairobi, is it possible for us to return to Jakarta or Taipei for family members to apply as dependents? The embassy in Nairobi states on their website that they don’t accept documents without an East African residence permit. Has anyone tried this approach having the main applicant apply in their home country while dependents apply for their visas at embassies near Thailand? Thank you!

Hi all, please excuse me if this isn’t the best question. I am doing my research into visas as my wife really wants to move to Thailand. We are US citizens. She works remotely and I believe would apply for the DVT visa. What would I do in regards to a visa or our two kids? If there is some reference material I missed somewhere, I apologize, please point me in the right direction. Thank you all so much!