Update - Got Approved on 03/11/2025

Hello.

I'm in bit of a tricky situation, I applied for a DTV Visa (Remote Worker) at the HCMC, Vietnam Embassy.

Now there was an additional document request and after that its been on "Pending Approval" since last monday.

Now problem is my vietnam visa expires on 5th November, now im hoping somehow miraculously it gets approved before my visa expires, but if not what is my best choice?

1) Overstay few days? And pay the fine

2) Fly back to another country and stay there

3) Do a visa run, go to laos and come back to vietnam with a new visa

Assume im not in vietnam, will my DTV visa get cancelled? (Or is that only if i enter thailand)

And yes i have tried emailing, messaging, calling the embassy regarding my situation few days ago but havent gotten a response yet.

Transfer of visa update:

I damaged my passport with the DTV and had to make a new one. I went to immigration and transferred my current DTV stamp and the new stamp has my old passport number written on it. I was told by everyone that I had to carry both passports, but I just went through BKK passport and only handed my new passport which was accepted - I had the old one ready just in case, but he never asked to see it.

Applying from Vietnam on 26 October. Muay thai. Just revieved all the documents from muay thai gym and they are wrong. My name has been misspelled. Obviously muay thai gym will need to redo it. While that is happening

I also noticed I paid for 12 months training but the muay thai gym letter says training from nov 2025 to august 2026. Is this an error? And there is a section that says visa will allow the individual to stay in Thailand a minimum of 90 days again is this an error or is this related to the 90 day check in?

Should I be asking the Gym to change that information as well

Can I get a workcation DTV if I have been living in Thailand for 3+ years?

I have a Non B but considering switching to the DTV next time I am back in the UK, but I have some concerns about being asked for additional paperwork, such as:

• Tax returns

• Proof of residence

• Payslips

I can provide all of these, but they would be Thai documents. I'm guessing this would be an issue, and possibly a red flag that I have a history of working in Thailand with a Non B?

I can provide all of the standard documents - corporation certification, letter from company, 500k in a UK account (can provide proof of address in home country with this).

I am trying to apply for the DTV visa and I was wondering if anybody can give me some guidance with this.

I am in Chiang Mai at the moment. I tried to apply for the Non O visa for retirement but while waiting for my funds to be in the Thai account for the required two months, I ran out of visa time and was short ten days of the required time of visa. I had already extended my tourist visa which expires in 19 October.

I was advised to return to the US and apply but I am having a problem with the background check due to the US government’s shut down and not being able to get the FBI background check I need.

I have a one year lease for an apartment with the TM30 from my landlord, health insurance and medical certificate as well.

My question is for the DTV visa which seems to be my only option to come back to Thailand: Can any of this visa’s holders answer how their process worked? I know I can apply in person at the Thai embassy in Washington and want to make sure I have all that’s required as far as documentation.

One option to qualify is enrolling in a Thai language course and but I can’t find any information about the length of course I need to enroll in. I found that TSL language school meets the requirements and can go this week and get enrolled in the program.

I have a ticket to return to the US for 15 October and I’m in a bit of a pickle trying to find a visa that will keep me here or give up my dream of living in Thailand and permanently return to the US.

Thanking you in advance,

Angie

Has anyone currently applied for a visa in America through the New York embassy? There are usually short turnaround times. I been waiting 3 weeks and still "processing waiting for approval ". I am applying for 90 day stay with Thai family.

My passport, which has my DTV linked to it, has a minor tear on the first page right after the bio-data section. This happened when airport staff flipped through the pages roughly. I was able to enter without issue, but I’m concerned the tear might worsen.

If I renew my passport and have the new one sent to Thailand, will I need to apply for a brand-new DTV from the start? Or can I continue to use the old, slightly damaged passport together with the new one until my current DTV expires? I’m aware the visa is tied to the old passport number, which won’t match the reissued passport.

Hey, has anyone applied for a DTV via the UK Thai Embassy as a non-UK citizen/resident and been approved? I already have a DTV but my girlfriend (from South Korea) is visiting the UK with me now, and I wasn't sure if she'd be able to apply for a DTV here instead of doing it in Vietnam like the majority of people do.

I had heard that some people applying in Western countries were being denied if they were not from that respective country? Any insights or experiences people have with the UK Thai Embassy for their DTV application as a non-UK citizen would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Good. Morning. Visa change question.

My work has finally come through with documents to make my Non B visa. I’m on a Non O now. I need tocancel my non O and leave. Returning on visa exempt. Then apply and go to KL embassy for the non B.

It’s my understanding I need to go to immigration office that issued the non O for cancelation. How long do I have to exit country once they cancel the Non O?

Once canceled can I exit then come back in same day? Just border bounce to KL or Singapore? Or is there required minimum time out of country?

Hi there, im writing as anonymous cos I dont have Facebook so using my mom's account.

Just wondered if the application goes from pending document check to pending approval to approved/refused or some of you went straight to the final answer ?

Thank you