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May 28, 2025
2 days ago
HCMC: Applied DTV soft power on Monday, status was Pending Document check until this afternoon and is now Processing, Pending Approval. My question is what is the likelihood of being asked for additional documents at this point? I’m trying to get a sense of how long the approval process will take. Thank you.
May 27, 2025
3 days ago
Alan ********
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Can you complete a dtac in advance but not submit it until 3 days before departure?
May 25, 2025
5 days ago
Dan *****
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If you came to Thailand with tourism’s visa, how difficult to apply retirement visa within 60 days before visa expires?
May 19, 2025
11 days ago
Haque *******
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I went to multiple branches of Bangkok bank today, but they all refused to open a bank account with my DTV visa, does anyone know any branch where I can open an account?

Also on my entry stamp with  they put a date for six months only, I thought this visa was for five years. I got it directly from the consulate without using an agent so I’m completely unaware. How long can I stay in the country and I how often do I have to leave the country and is it mandatory to purchase health insurance? I’m sorry it’s a lot of questions, but any assistant will be greatly appreciated.
May 19, 2025
11 days ago
Benny *****
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Looking for advice.

My dad is 70 and planing to travel back to Thailand for long term stay. Which category of visa he needs to go with it?

He is retired, pretty healthy, no income but 6 of his children in US can support him financially. I heard retirement visa is hard to get for him and I just curious if DTV is a little bit more flexible and easy for him.

Thanks for reading my message!
May 16, 2025
14 days ago
Neath ********
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So I arrived Cambodian on the 13th, applied for DTV on 14th online. On the 15th, I got an email requested for Financial evidence: an amount of no less than 500,000 THB ( please upload statement clearly)

In the application I've attached my Thai bank statement with 500,000 ballance, which I got from SCB and it was all in thai. I've also included my paypal account and other documents in the pdf which I've submit for the proof of Finance. Do you think I should just submit the same bank statement only , or do you think I should translate the thai bank statement to English and send both version. I'm not sure if it's not clear because I've attached other documents along with the bank statement in the proof of finance section last time or if I only have the thai version and not the English version. Thank you, guys. really appreciate any opinion.
May 15, 2025
15 days ago
Jurgen *******
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Hi - I'm in Ubon Ratchatani on a 60 day tourist visa; I am fluent in German (native speaker) and English (lived in Australia for the last 40+ years) and I wonder how best to find a job as an English (and/or German) teacher in the Ubon area - amd then to obtain a working visa ... and I have a bachelor degree in architecture and engineering. Thanks!
May 8, 2025
22 days ago
Could some fellow Aussies help me out. this may have been posted before but I just need your guidance if someone can help.

So I’ve been on ed visa for a year and living in Thailand.

Heading back to Australia on the weekend to apply for the DTV soft power.

Could you tell me what proof I need to show the embassy as I, don’t have a car licence, the only bill in my name is a phone bill. I’m just staying with a friend while I apply. Could I provide a statutory declaration of where I am ??

Thanks everyone
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