Hello,

Later this month, I plan to apply for the Thailand remote work visa (Destination Thailand Visa - DTV) in Jakarta, Indonesia. However, I currently hold a 6-month TR visa issued by the Thai Embassy in Tokyo Japan, which expires on July 12. My current stay as a tourist in Thailand will end on June 27 (I've already extended by 30 days). Therefore, it seems I'll need to unnecessarily stay in Indonesia for 16 days, waiting for my TR visa to expire before applying for the DTV.

I know you might say to me to come out and back to Thailand and gain another 60 days to stay in Thailand, but I would like to obtain a DTV as soon as possible.

I've noticed several comments in this group—some mention successfully applying for the DTV before their existing visa expired, while others advise waiting until the current visa has fully expired. Is it indeed safe and possible to apply for the DTV before my TR visa expires?

If anyone has successfully or unsuccessfully applied for the DTV while their TR or Education visas were still valid, please share your experience. Your insights would be greatly appreciated😀

Hi, I had interview today at Vientiane. After that they approved a tourist visa. Is it normal? Thanks

Hello, all!

Does anyone have recent experience applying for DTV through the Los Angeles, CA Thai embassy? I am wondering if someone could share their experience and what the timeline looked like for you.

For context, I applied for DTV on March 30, 2025, received a request for additional documentation on April 8th and submitted the docs on April 9th. Since then, I have not heard back at all. I understand Songkran occurred in the middle of the month and immigration offices were likely closed, which could have slowed the progress of my application. I am scheduled to depart for Thailand this week and am growing concerned that I will not receive a response before my flight.

Lastly, is it likely that in the event of rejection, that my application's status would also get updated? It's difficult to plan accordingly when there is zero response, positive or negative.

Thanks for everyone's time in reading and responding. Have a great day, all!

Hi All, thanks to everyone on this group. Received my approval today via soft-power Muay Thai Fever from Derry McCourt.

Applied from Batam, Indonesia.

April 18th 5PM - Submitted Docs

April 24th 640PM - Approved, received email

6-months bank statement, last 2 months only 500K above.

Passport stamp and hotel key card photo as proof of location.

I stated unemployed and didn't provide Thai address or any flight details going to Thailand.

Total 4 business days only since April 18th is a holiday (Good Friday).

No additional docs/interview requested.

Hi everyone! 👋

Excellent news: I got my DTV visa yesterday through Muay Thai School! 🥳

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I just wanted to thank you for all the topics and advice available in this group. It's super helpful! 🙏

I went through a French agency based in Paris and Thailand to be sure not to forget anything, and also, at a really affordable price! For French people who are a bit stressed, I recommend them: visathailande.fr/

As I live in Bali, they applied at the embassy in Jakarta. Excluding the weekend, it only took 4 days! 🚀

Here are the documents I provided:

* Passport (valid for 6 months from the departure date)

* High-quality photo of your last entry stamp in Indonesia

* ID photos (less than 6 months old, taken with the smartphone ID app)

* Rental agreement + my Indonesian visa (in Bali for me)

* Bank statements (I provided 6 months, and I only had the 500,000 baht for about a week, no problem)

* Letter from the Muay Thai school (which takes care of everything).

Good luck to everyone and have a good day! 😊

How long was the processing time for your DTV Visa if you did it in:

Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos or Vietnam?

Vientienne has a new online (only?) System since the beginning of this year. Anybody had any experience with this? Average process time and time The 500k Baht have to be on the account

I'm looking for a soft power dtv.

This may help anyone with special charcaters in their name!💥💥

My husband who is a German national spells his name with an Ö. His passport says that spelling in the name secrion but In the machine readable part of passport it says the International speling with OE. We used BOECKEL In our application.

His DTV was rejected recently because they only considered the name on the name section and not in the bottom of passport.

We have to re-submit a new application with a certificate certifying that both names are same. Even though they are on the currentnt passportrt.

Has anyone else experienced such an issue?⁉️⁉️

For anyone that applied in Vietnam, Jakarta, or Cambodia, how much time did you budget for the application process? I'm trying to determine whether I should book for 1 week or 2 weeks.

I'm a cryptocurrency trader and liquidated ~700k THB and deposited it into my personal checking account, however I don't receive a consistent paycheck. Ideally I would like to apply at an embassy that accepts 1 month bank statement. Spoke with a law firm in Bangkok (Baan Thai) and they recommended applying in Vietnam. They said Vietnam is fast (5 days) and although they require 6 month bank bank statement, they are only concerned with the final closing balance.

However, I've read posts on here stating that Jakarta accepts 1 month bank statement and is quite fast as well.

Could anyone share their experience or recommendation?

For context, I'm applying under Muay Thai Soft Power through FITFAC. Course is paid in full for 9 months. US citizen.

What countries (near Thailand) are offering the fastest processing times?

When it was in-person applications, Taiwan was known for being speedy.

Now that everyone is using the e-Visa system, where should they go?

I have nothing against spending a week in Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos, or Cambodia. I'd still prefer a fast turnaround that's hassle-free. But I'd prefer it NOT to be two weeks or longer!

Thanks in advance,

John

PS Not dead nor related to the actor but I will entertain your jokes.