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Nov 13, 2025
3 days ago
Suan *****
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Hi, does anybody have a recommendation for border run/ visa run by land from Koh Chang? Cambodia is nearest. But border is closed at the moment.

Thank you 🙏
Nov 13, 2025
3 days ago
I fulfilled my request to DTV that I would arrive in Thailand in 4-6 months from today, was that a mistake?
Nov 13, 2025
3 days ago
Buzzing just got the email. Approved. London. Used Siam Legal. Very good. What part do you print & laminate? Thanks
Nov 13, 2025
3 days ago
Ross **********
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Hi everyone,

Currently in Thailand living in Bangkok on the DTV (soft power).

Just looking to clarify do I have to do my 90 day report at an immigration office?

And I have to exit the country before the 6 months? Any advice of where to go to? I’m just looking to fly out and straight back as I have my dogs in Bangkok.

Please no hate and thanks for any advice in the easiest option to sort this.
Nov 13, 2025
4 days ago
Dorothy ******
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Question: Just trying to find out how majority when about the visa process. 🤔

Did you wait until you got to Thailand to apply for your long-term visa?
Nov 12, 2025
4 days ago
What should one do if they receive an email from the Thai Consulate asking again for “need accommodation proof in thailand” even though these were already included in the application?

In my case, the original submission already had:

– a confirmed one-way flight ticket to Bangkok

– hotel booking confirmation from booking.com (completely refundable) for the first two weeks in Bangkok

Just want to know if this is a standard follow-up, then what to share with them, or if I should resend the same documents separately.
Nov 12, 2025
4 days ago
Mehdi *****
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Hi everyone,

I’m preparing to apply for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) and I have two quick questions:

• For the bank statement, is a PDF from the banking app acceptable or do I need bank-stamped statements?

• If I registered a freelance company less than a month ago, is it acceptable?

Thanks for your help.
Nov 12, 2025
4 days ago
Jim **********
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has anyone been able to obtain a retirement visa using 400,000 baht saving and an annual income of 650,000? my embassy will not confirm my income, my bank account will prove i have had the income for several years

i don't have another 400,00 to achieve the magical 800,000

thanks i advance for serious replies, nothing nice to say don't bother. i want to do it legally
Nov 12, 2025
4 days ago
My 2nd 90-day report is due on 13 November, but I will leave the country on 17 November. Since it’s still within the 7-day grace period after the 13th, should I still do my 2nd 90-day report, or can I just leave the country on the 17th? Will there be any problems?

I did my first report prior 4 days before the due date,

My visa will be expired nov 18th, but my 90 days report due nov 13th. So there is no overstay
Nov 12, 2025
4 days ago
Pamela *******
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Hi everyone, has anyone applied for a DTV from California with a spouse and 2 children? I cannot find solid information regarding how much we need to have in our bank account for the 4 of us. My 2 kids are under 10 years old.

I see a few articles and blogs saying we need to show proof we have 500,000 THB for the primary applicant - but I also see some articles stating we will need to show proof that we have 2,000,000 THB for the 4 of us. Eek.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks so much!
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