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Oct 7, 2025
3 days ago
Can somebody clarify - I have only been here for 70 days and cannot file a 90 day report.

In order to get a Thai drivers license am I required to have a 90 day report?

My research shows that I need

1. Residency certificate.

2. Valid IDP and US drivers license

3. Medical Certificate

4. TM 30

I want to get it done ASAP and I was planning on leaving prior to my 90 day report anyway for a weekend Vietnam trip.
Sep 2, 2025
a month ago
Chris **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I received this email from STEP this morning and thought I’d share with the group.
Aug 31, 2025
a month ago
Áine *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hey everyone

I’m starting my DTV application. And I have a few questions

You must have the soft power activity approved and enrolled in to be able to apply?

Is there a list of pre approved courses to choose from? Or do you just apply to any course you like that’s 6+months and hope it’s accepted?

I saw they allow sports training, cooking classes and music festivals but I’m not sure where I find the courses to apply for (as I’m unsure if they need to be from a preapproved DTV list of courses)

We will be in Phuket ( chalong) so any help or leads would be fantastic
Aug 31, 2025
a month ago
Ag ************
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I'd like to ask for information. My brother is a Norwegian citizen but intends to apply for a DTV visa in Denmark. The time it takes to deposit 500,000 baht into the account is only one month. My question is, do I have to be a Danish citizen or a resident of Denmark in order to apply for a DTV visa to enter Thailand?

Is this information correct? To apply for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) to travel from Denmark to Thailand, you do not need to have Danish citizenship. You can apply for this visa if you meet certain criteria, such as being at least 20 years old, having sufficient funds to cover your fees and residence expenses, and having proof of employment with a registered company.

🙏🏻

#DTVVisa

#DTVvisaThailand
Aug 26, 2025
a month ago
Garry *******
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Just looking at the official online Thai visa website.

When selecting visa type, there a two different retirement strings. One via long term visa- purpose for visit- retirement.

or the other, via Non Immigration- retirement. Can someone please elaborate on the differences please?

I would be looking for the one suitable to apply for while in my own country, multiple entry, then renew each year while in Thailand. Cheers in advance.
Aug 23, 2025
2 months ago
Xao ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Has anyone get vat return at airport with their retirement visa?
Aug 21, 2025
2 months ago
I've just received my new passport, because the old one has expired. The embassy officers intentionally damaged the old one - they cut it and punched holes in it. Is it like it should be done? Will the Thai officers at the airport understand it?
Aug 19, 2025
2 months ago
any one in bangkok going for this ? free dtv info session. are they legit?

[members only]
Aug 19, 2025
2 months ago
Pete ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Someone just mentioned to open a Thai bank account without a long-term visa I need a certified copy of my US passport from the United States Embassy, Has anyone heard of this before?

This did not come from a bank employee.

Also, I am trying to open this bank account so I can convert my tourist visa (60 day) into retirement visa .. i need a bank account ..
Aug 19, 2025
2 months ago
Do I need to print out the DTV page for immigration?

I’m heading to Thailand tomorrow and just realized I misplaced my printed out DTV, and no printer. Do I need to have it printed out for immigration at the airport? Or is it already in their system?
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