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September 19, 2024
4 days ago
Hello! I am planning to apply for DTV visa in Cambodia. Does anyone have any experience with the embassy there? I have not seen many people talking about applying in Cambodia, mostly Indonesia, Laos or Vietnam. Thank you for any reply in advance 🙏
September 14, 2024
9 days ago
Greg *********
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UPDATE:

You are allowed 2 border runs by ground This is straight from a border agents mouth.
August 14, 2024
a month ago
Did anyone successfully get the DTV by online application? How long did the process take?

Me:

8/8 from Thailand fly back to my country (Hong Kong), submitted online once landed Hong Kong

Documents:

work reference letter from the company, company business registration certificate, portfolio, 4months bank statements, 1 month credit card bank statement (to verify my location)

12/8 got email-request further document-6 months bank statements. Then I submitted right away.

Now still pending documents check.

I am about to go to the embassy tmr and ask them if it is possible to fly back to Thailand and wait for the results. Then come back to Hong Kong get it when it is ready.
July 30, 2024
2 months ago
Zoë ********
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Hiya! I just got approved for the DTV and wanted to share my details. Hopefully, someone finds it helpful!

Consulate: New York, USA

Visa Cost: $400 USD

Turnaround time: Just under 2 business days; applied on Thurs. 7/25 late afternoon and got the approval email today 7/29, late afternoon

Category: Workation, Freelancer/Remote Worker (I do digital systems and design)

I wasn't asked for any additional documentation so I thought I'd share what I submitted:

- Proof of location: US driver's license w/ current address

- Proof of funds: Cover letter explaining what was enclosed and how I intentionally transferred US dollars into a THB account to 'ensure I had easy access to the funds during my stay'; Wise currency account statement in THB

- Proof of employment: Cover letter w/ bullets explaining what was enclosed; I included 4 main areas: *proof of freelance work* (screenshots from my website), *client contract* (my most recent and largest client contract clearly showing that it was for remote work/the contract amount), *recent invoices* (several past and recent invoices shown as paid), *bank statements* (two supporting statements showing the money from a couple of the invoices going from my payment processor into my bank account; I literally highlighted the transaction(s))

I kind of threw everything at the wall to up my chances, but I think the cover letters with the explanations probably prevented this from getting drawn out with questions.
July 23, 2024
2 months ago
Corrine ******
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For the latest DTV visa, is there anyone who successfully applied for it from Singapore?
May 12, 2024
4 months ago
Philip **********
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Just managed to get 2 eSIMs online through the dtac website. You have to have an ID, a photo of either a passport or Thai ID. The first attempt with a Thai ID and Thai passport photo worked. The second attempt failed for the second eSIM. Kept getting the error, ‘Your photo did not meet the criteria for identity verification under the NBTC’s regulations.’ Though all photos were the same in .jpg format. I tried my Australian passport and photo and that failed too. Then I tried my wife’s Australian passport and passport photo, and it was a success. On payment, it came up with a payment error. However, it succeeded and they sent me the PDF with a QR code. You have to use ddmmyyyy as the password to open the PDF.
April 30, 2024
5 months ago
Danewitz *******
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I can't believe today I arrived at the immigration offices in Pattaya at 08:55 in order to submit a new application for a 12-month visa and at 09:15 I was already outside with an order to come pick up the passport tomorrow. And I do it by my self.
April 19, 2024
5 months ago
Debbie ***********
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Hello! Just asking out of curiosity. My husband and I came to Thailand on a 60 day tourist visa. We received the 30 day extention which ended on April 18th which was the day of our return flight. On our way through passport control, we were sent to Immigration. The officer did some searching and then said everything was okay and stamped our passports with the departure date. He said there was an "alert" but didn't go into any details. Can anyone tell me the reason for this? We're planning to return soon to retire so I don't want any surprises. Thank you!
April 14, 2024
5 months ago
Chris *****
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FYI. This article mentioned TM6 for land and sea border entry. Not by air.
April 10, 2024
5 months ago
Laura *******
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Anyone have recent experience?

Ed visa finishing, cancelled with lettet from school at immigration.

Have to pay something at cambodia border? Visarun by land

Tia!
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