DTV visa approved today in Hanoi! (Muay Thai soft power)

I am South Korean national. It took literally 3 business days :)

(I just got the good luck thanks to my friend's prayers)

I have been worried cause so many people got rejected DTV in Hanoi recently. I believe Hanoi doesn't reject everyone.

-Applied at 9:00 am on April 7th

-Requested additional documents : Gym owner's work permit page with valid date (I haven't checked the date, I just submitted what the gym gave to me, so please double check the valid date), I updated within an hour on April 8th

-Visa approved on April 9th, today around 6PM

My tips to share with you guys : make it simple and clear to make them understand easily!

1) Financial evidence :

-4 months bank balance statement ( krw & THB both used for currency in the statement), 5 months transaction

-I added on more account transaction ( my monthly salary I made in my country, last year til Jan this year, highlighten the income part)

+ I put the cover letter only in this file ( Mentioned I have sufficient money to stay and take training in Bangkok, big passion about training and love Thai culture)

2) Current location : passport stamp, ticket to Hanoi, and my air bnb receipt for 4 days in Hanoi)

3) Muay Thai gym document : certification, owner's work permit, owner's passport.

*Once you got the request of further document, please updated asap to make build the trust from Embassy.

*Don't add too many documents, it might make them feel tired to check all the documents. MAKE IT CEAR AND SIMPLE.

Hope this helps you guys!

GOOD luck everyone, you got this :)

Hi everyone

We both retire from the NHS later this year and are planning to live in Thailand from around March 2027.

Steve and Deborah

Hello, how long before a Non-O visa expires do you usually go to Immigration to apply for the 1-year extension?

After 7 years of multi entry non O family visa and just expired just noticed that multi is now not a option and only single entry non O is the new which is bad for me as I leave and come back home every month. Carry a British passport and for sure can come in on VOA but for how long and how many times before start questioning me and they clearly see the amount of times I've been in. Just been to see my local immigration and even they are bewildered as to why this visa has changed. Seem to be making it harder for young family's to live here. Anyone in same situation?

Called Doha where I have had my last 6-7 years and they was same didn’t know why it changed.

Hopefully this will change soon seems like trying push young people to the elite visa.

Planning on getting a non immigration O visa later this year. Although I am married to a Thai national I have seen perhaps as I’m over 50 and can afford the financial requirements a retirement visa might be the way to go as opposed to a marriage visa, any thoughts! Thanks!

Sharing My Experience Entering Thailand with the DTV Visa

Today, upon arriving at immigration, I presented my passport, boarding pass, and printed DTV E-Visa. The immigration officer called someone, presumably her superior, and I was directed to another counter where I was asked:

* *"What were you doing for the last 3 months here?"* (Because I had a 60-day visa with a 30-day extension). I explained that I previously had a multiple visa for 6 months.

* *"Do you have a business here in Thailand?"* I responded, "No, I applied for a remote worker visa," and showed my employment contract from my email.

* *"Where are you going to stay in Thailand?"* I presented our 6-month apartment contract.

* *"Until when will you be staying here?*" I mentioned until June, showing my booked return ticket.

She then stamped my passport, confirmed my stay for 180 days (which I was already aware of), and wished me a Happy New Year before I left.

Just sharing my experience as it might not be the same for everyone - just a heads up!

Happy New Year Everyone! 🥳

Hi, does anyone have experience with applying for DTV being a new remote worker?

Situation is person has been on Ed visa for almost a year. They are now about to start remote work and apply for a DTV.

The work is legitimate remote online work with overseas company with contract. Can get letters, company registration etc if needed. Has required money in savings. Has lease already in place from time as student. Planning to apply in Hanoi.

Just concerned there’s no history of work with any employer previously. Has anyone else had issues applying with a new job?

Thanks !

Hi guys, I'm looking for the gardeners out there.

What can I grow from seeds at this time of year, food wise?

I'm living in the centre of Thailand which means it's pretty hot with little rain in the past 6 months.

I have built a nursery where I thin our my wife's plants but I want to BRANCH out into seeds and trees. (Sorry about the pun)

Thanks in advance

Hi.

My son goes to school in thailand. He has a student visa. My visa ends in december. I can ask for a visa to stay with my son, right? Which papers I have to give to immigration?

Good morning everyone ! My question : we all know that the first 90 days report must be done in person. But what happens when you go out of the country and you come back? Do you have to do in person the first 90 report after coming back, or can you send it by the post mail ? Thank you for your kind answers and have a good day !