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Mar 9, 2025
14 hours ago
Does anyone here got the DTV visa in Hong Kong? I had a friend that was rejected there so I'm wondering how other people went with it
Mar 8, 2025
2 days ago
Kee **********
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Does anyone have any experience of doing a (DTV) visa run to Laos via Chiang Khong? Any issues getting stamped back in for another 180 days? Also I heard they insist on you staying at least one night in Laos correct?
Mar 8, 2025
2 days ago
Hello everyone! My wife and I just got our DTV visa approved at the Thai Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria! I want to say a big thank you to this group—reading about your experiences was incredibly helpful during our application process.

Our visas were approved in just 7 days for both of us, and we’re so grateful for how smooth everything went.

Thailand, here we come! ❤️
Mar 7, 2025
3 days ago
Hello everyone, quick question for the group—specifically for those with experience submitting a DTV application in Hanoi.

How long did you have to wait for the certificate there after uploading all documents and paying the fee? Status update changed to "Processing Pending Approval" within 24 hours. Based on your experience, how much longer did you have to wait for the final decision after that?

Thanks!
Mar 7, 2025
3 days ago
Has anyone recently applied and weren't asked for additional information and simply got approved?
Mar 5, 2025
4 days ago
Chelsea *********
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Such a great cooking class in Chiang Mai! Highly recommend for DTV! Lyn is so kind, flexible, and can cater to any skill level. I try to take cooking classes in every new country I visit (Mexico, Morocco etc) and I have learned more here than any of the others. 10/10
Mar 5, 2025
5 days ago
James *******
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Anyone who’s recently been approved by the London / UK embassy have a rough timeframe for approval?

Applied on the 21st February, request for more information on the 24th February, sent back same day and still in processing.

Remote worker for a uk Ltd company.
Mar 4, 2025
6 days ago
Happy to say I got my visa through at 15:30 today.

Soft Power

Applied 24th Feb HCMC, asked for 6 months accomodation 26th, sent a hotel booking for two 3 months stints which are cancellable.

Was on pending approval 27th and authorised today.

Thanks for all the advice.

Back to Thailand tomorrow.
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