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Apr 29, 2026
a day ago
Enthusiast**********
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Hi! What is the current processing time in Laos? Is there a way to find out before applying? We can delay our exit out of Laos, but not by weeks so I am wondering if it makes sense to apply now.
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Apr 16, 2026
14 days ago
Memorabl*********
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Hi all ,just for info , paid for non o in Vientiane this morning , got email 10 minutes later asking for clearer pictures ,submitted and visa issued in an hour !
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Apr 8, 2026
22 days ago
Greg *********
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What’s the Go

Got approval today for my Non O 90 day visa , yay. However it’s starts today and I’m not flying out till the 22/4. I put the departure date in the application so it seems they gave short changed me. Is that typical scenario and is there a way to get those days back.

Cheers.
20 comments
Mar 16, 2026
a month ago
Eric ********
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does anybody know how long after completing the Visa application through the Thai Visa website, you receive acceptance or rejection of your application? I just completed mine and the status shows " pending document check".
8 comments
Feb 17, 2026
2 months ago
Kevin ********
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Searched the group for a definitive answer but hit and miss.

Question:

Applying as a family of four. Have the 500k no problem, I’ll be working offshore and a good steady income of approx 100k GBP per year. So with that said, do I have to have another 500k available for each of the other 3 persons? Letter of the law says yes, I’ve seen others say on here no. Will be applying from within the UK.

Would love to hear people’s opinions on this.

Kind regards
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Jan 31, 2026
3 months ago
Garrick ****
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I (50+ yo) entered Thailand as visa exemption 60 days. Can I switch to retirement visa if I have sufficient funds in the Thai bank?

I have also a granddaughter who is a Thai citizen. So is there a visa for my case beside retirement visa?

TIA
1 comments
Jan 28, 2026
3 months ago
Ling *****
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Hello, I was told that one month Muay Thai course is enough to apply for DTV visa is this correct ?

Best regards,
17 comments
Jan 8, 2026
4 months ago
Tony *************
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Once you are issued a DTV is there a period of time that you have before you use it or does the five years start from the moment it’s issued or is it when you first use it thanks
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Jan 6, 2026
4 months ago
I would like to apply for a DTV visa soft power in Hanoi. Like other places, do I need to prove that I have maintained a balance of 500,000 baht for three consecutive months at the Thai Embassy in Hanoi? Or do I just need to prove that I had a balance of 500,000 baht or more at the beginning of each month?

*The Hanoi Embassy DTV notice does not include a 3-month retention clause.
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