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Mar 22, 2025
6 days ago
Paul **************
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Hi, anyone know what format is preferred for the family photos, when applying for the marriage visa extension. I read someone needed to print them on photo paper then attach them to a4 sheetw.

Also any details for the pics I need to know, dress, style etc. I know the rooms and places we need.

I'm doing it at Jomtien immigration, and have their info sheet but the office information doesn't give details on these specifics.

I'm trying to avoid getting sent away when we apply because the bank letters have to be from the day and it's all super time consuming. Thanks
Mar 18, 2025
10 days ago
“Hello everyone, I worked as a teacher in Thailand for a few years and have a Thai bank account with a balance, as well as ownership of a condo in Thailand. I resigned from my job on March 1st, 2025, and currently don’t have employment outside of Thailand. Am I eligible for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?”
Mar 17, 2025
10 days ago
Vitalii *********
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Hey! 👋

I'm currently locating in Georgia (country) and want to apply for DTV, but there is no Thai Embassy in Georgia.

If I will apply from Georgia and visa will be approved, then I can receive the visa in any other country that have Thai Embassy? Or how does it work?
Mar 12, 2025
15 days ago
Sebastian ******
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Hi all,

i’m currently applying for the DTV visa as a business owner from Ho Chi Minh City and have submitted all the documents according to the website.

As expected, they are asking for revised documents for everything, but more specifically for 6 months of salary slips, to be highlighted in the financial statement.

As I currently run my startup on personal savings to avoid double taxation, I do not pay myself any salary.

I’m afraid if I explain this to them, they will decline my visa because I don’t have evidence of regular income.

Again, I’m not applying as an employee or freelancer, but as the company owner. I have one employee who receives a regular salary.

Has anyone encountered this situation?

Thank you so much upfront.
Mar 12, 2025
16 days ago
I'm at home in the US. What is needed to prove my location? What's something that was sufficient for getting approved?
Feb 26, 2025
a month ago
An***
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Has anyone applied for a DTV visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Chennai, India? Regarding the bank statement requirement, does it need to show a closing balance of 500,000 THB, or should the account consistently maintain 500,000 THB for the past six months? Please share your experience.
Feb 24, 2025
a month ago
Approved from Canberra Australia!

Applied: 19th Feb

Approved: 24th Feb

I feel like my situation might be slightly different, so sharing it and hopefully people find it useful.

Ive been running a side hustle while working full time for the past 2 years because it’s not sustainable on its own yet. I explained in my cover letter that im looking to make a career change, quit my job and work on my business fulltime and it worked! (Also stated that I have enough savings to sustain me ofc).

Documents:

- bank statement (my bank does 1 statement for every 6 months)

- utility bill (proof of address)

- cover letter

- company registration

- remote working letter created myself. (Also specified that the company doesn’t operate in thailand and will not employ any Thais)

- website screenshot/ portfolio and url

No additional documents requested
Feb 24, 2025
a month ago
Tee ********
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Has anyone applied WITH children??? If so, what was that experience like? Seems like info overload.
Feb 18, 2025
a month ago
Daniel **********
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Has anyone gone through the process of applying for a visa via the Thai E visa system from Laos? Any info on the processing time or whether there's maybe a better way to do it these days? 10-15 days processing time seems a bit too long to be hanging around up there. Thanks in advance.
Feb 7, 2025
2 months ago
Hello everyone!

I currently have a study visa and have been in Thailand for 8 months. In 4 months my study visa will expire. I meet the requirements for a DTV visa. What should I do? Can I get the DTV visa myself or would it be better to get it from a consulting firm?

Thank you very much in advance.

Best regards 🙏
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