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Apr 29, 2026
a day ago
Ian ********
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Did my first 90 day report at yasothon IO today.The IO asked for my bank statements ,new rule, to check that I’d maintained my balance as required
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Apr 9, 2026
21 days ago
Pranav *******
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DTV Visa from Indian Embassy’s

What is your experience with Mumbai/Delhi consulate after applying for DTV Visa?

I’m planning to apply soon from the Mumbai consulate, and I’m seeing a few post’s about Mumbai consulate rejecting freelancer’s application. I work as a freelance motion designer, and I meet all the criteria. Is New-Delhi Consulate any better? Not sure if someone living in the Maharashtra jurisdiction can apply from the New Delhi consulate. If someone has experience or doing the same, let me know!
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Apr 9, 2026
21 days ago
Cliff *********
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Immigration Report:

I just passed through Flu Through Immigration Desk at DMK.

10 people in line . Farang and Thai.

Female I/O asked no questions and stamped me in for 180 days.

She did yell at me when I was shuffling my bags before she was finished. "Not yet".

1 minute at her station.

A big relief!
4 comments
Mar 30, 2026
a month ago
Thai DTV e-Visa Timeline (Israel)

Just wanted to share my timeline for anyone going through the process:

• March 23 – Paid the visa fee at the Thai Embassy

• March 24 – Received a request for additional documents

• March 30 – Visa approved

Category: Soft Power (Muay Thai)

Happy to answer any questions 👍
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Mar 25, 2026
a month ago
Joel ********
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Just approved for the workation dtv multiple entry from hcmc after 14 days! 😄(1 month seasoning period 2 million deposit from ledger)

5 days from submission I was asked for more documents eg 2 years tax filings proof of income,I could not provide tax filings as the airbnb company had not been active the duration of the 2 years, I would suggest you provide every piece of documentation you can find but also using ChatGPT to help you organise them that was the biggest help during my preparation

I think the biggest help was my balance exceeded the 500k by a long shot the funds was only deposited into a revolut account 1 month prior from my ledger account and I provided a paper trial for this and also statements of my remaining balance within the ledger.
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Mar 23, 2026
a month ago
CharmingJa***********
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I am studying Thai in a private school and have the Ed visa that needs to be extended every 90 days at immigration. Has anyone recently done the extension at immigration? Did the officer test you on your language skills? I am attending class and studying but worried as I am a slow learner.
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Mar 21, 2026
a month ago
Nico ******
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Arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday morning — immigration took less than a minute. Got my 6-month stamp through my DTV (since 2024), no questions asked. Completed the TDAC one day before departure, so everything was smooth.

The journey from Malta via Istanbul couldn’t have gone better. Both Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways delivered an excellent travel experience.

Grateful to be back in the Land of Smiles ❤️
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Mar 20, 2026
a month ago
Sai ******
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Has anyone received the approval email in the weekend or late night after office hours?
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Mar 19, 2026
a month ago
Thai Embassy in Hanoi is very bad now. Submit at Monday. Today morning reject.

Money on USA bank.

Workcation. Never try submit before. Very good travel history.

Seems they not like my face.

Upd.

Submit Wednesday in Manila.

Next day got request for additional documents.

Friday got request for interview at Tuesday

On interview.

Consular look my documentas. I show my current project on laptop. Also check my bank account.

No important questions, but only ask me, why I got reject in Vietnam. Answer - no idea.

Today morning visa comes to my mail.

Haters - loves you.
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