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Apr 29, 2026
a day ago
Jim ********
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I submitted my application for the non-o retirement visa on March 20. I received a request for verification of funds on March 28. Since then my status has been changed to processing pending approval. I applied online to the New York Embassy. Does it usually take this long, and can I call to check if everything is ok?
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Apr 28, 2026
2 days ago
My First entry under DTV in BK and had a lovely lady IO and made a positive comment on the Laminated DTV visa and Arrival card ( A4 ) was very grateful 🙏 so to the keyboard warriors , jog on and ONE LOVE ♥️ 🇬🇧➡️🇹🇭😎 welcome to the Kingdom 👑 it’s does make a difference ! Period 🙏♥️
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Apr 28, 2026
2 days ago
Zijian ****
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Is it easier to apply for a dtv visa in Vietnam?

Is it usually easier for Vietnam to apply for DTV than other countries around Thailand? Some friends and I successfully applied in Vietnam, but we haven't tried to apply in other countries yet.
3 comments
Apr 28, 2026
2 days ago
PurpleK*******
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Hi everyone, I'm in Laos Vientiane, waiting for interview in 2 days. Did ever happen to someone to get rejected after the interview? Thank you 😊
9 comments
Apr 27, 2026
3 days ago
Elienne **************
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What are people’s experiences with borderrun with the DTV via Myanmar? Is it safe and easy ? Thank you in advance !! ♥️♥️
12 comments
Apr 27, 2026
3 days ago
Hey everyone 👋

I’m planning to apply for the DTV visa in Hanoi and wanted to clarify something about the 500k THB requirement.

I understand the general expectation is that the funds should be “seasoned” in your account, but I’m curious if anyone has had success in a slightly different scenario:

Has anyone transferred the funds into their bank account shortly before applying (e.g. about a week prior), for example from a brokerage account, and then provided a clear paper trail showing the funds are genuinely theirs?

Did that work, or were there issues because the funds weren’t sitting in the account for long enough?

Would really appreciate any recent firsthand experiences or insights 🙏
4 comments
Apr 27, 2026
3 days ago
First time leaving out to ChaingKhan Border before 180 days due , is it still possible to go out as a first time DTV holder. Normally if you fly to Laos from ChaingMai , which city you are pick up for cost saving . Thank you’d
14 comments
Apr 16, 2026
14 days ago
Cool****
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Have anybody extended the DTV visa? How was the experience?

Do they ask lot of documents and pick on you for no reason?
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