Hi everyone I’m new to the group. I’m from the United States. I have a unique situation and no visa that I can find really applies to me. I work for a US airline as a flight attendant with my base in NYC. I’ve been living in Bangkok since Jan have been flying back and forth to home and work each month. I’m home 2.5-3 week then fly to US for for for 2-3 to fly my trips and return back home. I’ve spoken with a lawyer, Thai consulate in the us and their DC, NYC and Chicago office as well as immigration at the airport. Each time I have gotten the same answer . I’m currently entering on visa exempt as I don’t qualify for any visa. I’ve been told as long as you don’t over stay I’m good to come and go as many times as I want. Any thoughts or ideas on a visa that would meet my situation or if I good doing it the way I have been since Jan? 

How difficult to open a bank account with this new visa?

Hi! Any Filipinos here that were able to obtain DTV?

Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) Approved! (Long post sorry!)

Just wanted to share my experience applying for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) as a Philippine passport holder at the Royal Thai Embassy in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Embassy Information:

* Location: Royal Thai Embassy, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

* Website (Issue?): Their website for the Philippines seemed outdated, so I called them directly (I got their number through their website Consular Services > Visa Application Section). They did confirm that they are processing DTV applications and provided an email address to send my inquiry so they can respond with the complete list of requirements. They responded quickly, about 2 hours from the time I emailed them.

Application Timeline:

* Date Applied: September 9, 2024. I visited the embassy at 9:30 AM, their opening hour, they mentioned that the turnaround time is 3 business days.

* Date Approved: September 12, 2024. I was instructed to return exactly after 3 business days to collect my passport between 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, I went at 2:40 PM today and I was surprised that they are already releasing passports before 3:00 PM. I got mine in less than 10 minutes.

Appointment Requirements:

* Appointment Needed? No appointment is necessary as they only accept walk-ins from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday to Friday (excluding embassy holidays, refer to their PH website).

* Processing Time: My application process took about 20 minutes, including wait time. Also to mention there were only 9 people ahead of me and 3 counters are available. The officer reviewed my documents and collected the visa fee without asking any questions, likely due to my complete requirements (I assume)

Requirements I Submitted:

* Employment Contract: Signed job offer from the Philippine company I currently work.

* Certificate of Employment: Mine included the company name, annual and monthly pay, date of hire, job position, and states "Visa Application" as the purpose. It also confirms that I am authorized to work remotely.

* Bank Certification: From a local bank showing a balance greater than 500k Baht when converted from PHP. Also states that the certificate is for visa application purposes.

* Photos: 2 recent passport-sized photos (3.5x4.5 cm) with a white background.

* Visa Application Forms: Completed Visa Application Form and Supplementary Form for Filipinos, available here.

* Passport: Original passport plus a photocopy.

* Visa Fee: 18,000 PHP (cash only).

Additional Note:

* On the day of my application, there was a foreigner processing his DTV with a similar timeline and was also asked to return after 3 business days.

I'll be applying visa at Vientiane consulate. How close to the application date must my bank statement be issued from the bank? Is there a buffer period like 7 days prior, or does it have to be as close as possible?

Do I get it right that I can leave and come with this visa? Or perhaps better to get the reentry permit?

Can you claim VAT refund at the airport if you’re holding DTV, but leaves the country in less than 180 days?

If you leaves the country in less than 180 days, and then comes back in do you need to report and apply for extension with 10K bahts?

TIA. 🙏🏻

Does anyone have personal experience with DTV (Destination Thailand Visa)? I'm mainly interested in the Workcation option and proving and verifying that work status. For example, is it enough to just write the portfolio? Because my formal work status will be continuously changing, so I'm looking to make sure that it's not a problem.. or once approved, it's not an issue if the status is still valid?

And the 500 000 THB doesn't have to be in a Thai bank account?

Where can I possibly check? Ask at the Thai consulate in my country?

Thanks for any possible clarification from the more experienced, I've never dealt with any visa before so I'm not familiar with it at all..

Does anyone have experience applying for the Destination Thailand visa via the Thai Embassy in Washington DC? If you applied as a remote worker, did they actually contact your employer to confirm your remote work status?

Received my DTV and entered Thailand🙏

Applied in Ho Chi Minh 🇻🇳, took me 2 days!

Highly recommend this embassy , super chill and easy going people! Even security guys are very nice!

Case: Music Producer/ Artist 🕺🏻Freelance.

Thanks to everyone in this amazing group for all of your tips and advices 🙏❤️!

What I provided:

- Passport

- 340$ ( no signs, clean banknotes, they are crazy about it)

- Filled visa application

- 1 pic (4x5)

- Entry Vietnam stamp

- Bank statement 3-6 month ( I had 4 month one from Bangkok Bank with decent amount , they want to see a lot of movement of funds over the last 3/6 months)

- CV

- Socia media ( printed screen shots )

- Wikipedia page

- Google page

- Professional portfolio / Highlights ( Electronic Press Kit attached)

- Contracts with your clients / invoices ( under your name as a freelancer or under your company that you work for )