Good afternoon,

I am currently applying for my DTV (Freelancer) visa from the UK, via the Thai Embassy in London.

I am at the third section where I must provide travel information-this includes my intended date of departure from here.

I cannot complete this section as I have not bought a flight yet, as I am not sure how long the visa will take to process.

I was planning on booking a ticket to leave the UK two weeks from today, but i am hesitant to do so until I know how long my visa will potentially take to process.

Can anyone advise me the average time it takes to process one of these visa's?

-Then I can book a flight and complete this section of the application.

Thank you kindly.

If I get a DTV freelancer visa, I don't need to pay taxes in Thailand as long as I stay less than 180 days per year, right?

Thank you

Flying into HCMC this Thursday to apply for the DTV freelancer visa. I have all my documents in order however I'm hearing mixed reports on the min balance of 500,000 baht requirement. Apparently it's getting more difficult there recently.

I have the balance in my bank account as of the end of January. I will only have last month's statement showing 500,000 baht and about 100,000baht for the previous 5 months.

If I wait a couple of days after i get to HCMC I could provide a second month with the balance for March when my monthly statements are issued, but would prefer to apply right away if it doesn't make a difference.

Can anyone confirm or deny this? Or is it hit or miss at the moment? Any advice?

TIA

Thank you for shearing everyone.

I applied DTV freelancer in Hanoi.

I am waiting for approval.

but I bought return ticket already.

if takes longer, do I need buy the ticket again? 🥹

If I enter with tourist visa in Thailand is it no problem?