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Jan 4, 2025
5 days ago
Has anyone submitted DTV applications in Vientiane Laos if yes how many months of bank statement did you guys attached or they (consulate) asked for ?
Jan 4, 2025
5 days ago
Hey anyone waiting evisa approval from Thai embassy in Ankara Turkey?

I applied 14th of Dec and still pending.
Dec 29, 2024
11 days ago
Hi All,

Im sure this has been asked/posted before, but i land in Thailand 5th Jan with a confirmed DTV visa but what are the requirements of the TM30?

I will be landing and staying a night at a place then move to look for a rental for 12mths. But before then what to do?

Appreciate a simple response.

Thanks 🙏
Dec 28, 2024
12 days ago
I am an Australian and was approved for a DTV in September. I received the approval email with QR code, however I have been unable to travel to Thailand since. The application process stated that you should only apply for a DTV if you will be arriving in Thailand within the next 3 months (which I now won't). Will they cancel my DTV if I haven't used it? Does it need to be "activated" within a certain period after obtaining it?
Dec 16, 2024
24 days ago
John ***********
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If you are wondering about the rules for bringing medication into Thailand, they are in this link below: [members only]
Dec 15, 2024
a month ago
Timothy ******
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Before DTV, both Muy Thai and language classes were to get the education visa. I see now all the MuyThai are getting the DTV. Has anyone gotten the DTV for language classes?
Dec 12, 2024
a month ago
Let me ask one thing about DTV visa. My current passport is going to expire in two years’ time. If I got DTV visa for five years. My DTV visa is still eligible under my new passport ? So that I can decide whether I should apply DTV by now. Thank you.
Dec 9, 2024
a month ago
Simon *******
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Can anyone tell me why there are 2 immigration offices in chiang khan? There seems to be one called Loei immigration and another called chiang khan?
Dec 9, 2024
a month ago
Richard ******
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Hi DVT Group, a few questions i need help with. When applying for the DTV via the Thai Embassy website in Aust, it requests flight dates including a return date. If buying a one way ticket what should this date be? Also, can you provide a flight number that has not yet been booked or do you recommend paying for flights before the DTV has been approved? Finally, is it a requirement to a minimum balance of 500,000 THB (approximately 22,985 AUD) in your bank account for at least three months prior to application?
Dec 7, 2024
a month ago
Joseph *******
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I just want to clarify the insurance requirement for the LTR visa.

The Thai Consulate website states "... or social security benefits insuring treatment in Thailand."

After going back & forth with the LTR Visa Unit in Thailand for the past several days on exactly what this statement means, it seems that by "social security" they are referring to healthcare coverage an applicant is entitled to from their home-country government. This makes sense, since it is meant as an alternative to health insurance. In the U.S., social security means something different; it is not healthcare & therefore does not satisfy the requirement.

Fortunately for American military retirees, in an email I received this morning, 12-06-2024/2566, from the LTR Visa Unit, "Tricare or US military healthcare [i.e., FMP if one collects VA disability] meets the requirements for the LTR visa, so you do not have to apply for separate health insurance." For those 65 or older, you must opt in for Medicare Part B to retain Tricare coverage, which is then called Tricare for Life.

On a separate issue, once the BOI endorses your application, you are not required to annually or otherwise update Thai Immigration regarding your eligibility, meaning your visa is essentially maintenance free at least until the five-year renewal point. Plus, they said address reporting is only required annually, vice quarterly, & then only if you haven't left the country.

One other note: for Americans, they mostly rely on annual IRS 1040s for proof of income (total reported divided by number of names included on 1040), though this is not a hard-&-fast rule. Letters from appropriate authorities can be submitted as proof, as well as your written explanation for why you don't file taxes or why there might be a discrepancy or two between your stated income & what the 1040 shows. As an example, VA disability is not reported on 1040s.
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