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Mar 10, 2025
10 hours ago
Ian *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi

Can anyone advise how long it is taking to issue AO visas at the moment in the UK.

Thank you in advance
Mar 9, 2025
16 hours ago
I was recently denied entry in BKK due to using the visa exemption on entry too many times. I’m now back in the Uk where I am a citizen.

I did left the kingdom twice last year, each time reset my visa.

I emailed the Thai embassy in London to ask if I could apply for a DTV visa (soft power) and they replied with a very confusing message. They stated I may not be approved for the DTV and that I should apply for a tourist visa. They also said my name is on a blacklist with local immigration.

I have never heard of someone being blacklisted after a denied entry, only after overstays (I have never) or breaking the law. Could it be the email is misunderstood with regards to the phrasing?

Any advice is greatly appreciated, I love spending time in the kingdom and have been a genuine tourist the whole time. Not working etc…
Mar 9, 2025
a day ago
Kevin **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hello members

I read about the automatic 60 day tourist visa upon arrival BUT ive also read about applying for same but an E Visa online from home prior to arrival but which costs what $60 CAD?

So what at all is the point or advantage in paying for said visa over being granted one automatically once arrived?

Please enlighten me

Thank you. 🙏
Mar 8, 2025
2 days ago
Has any Hungarian applied for a DTV visa here?

If yes, how did they fill out the first name and last name in the application?

I have read that they easily reject applications if you miss the middle name, so I guess this part is very strict.

FYI, in Hungary, we say the family name first and then the last name, similar to China.
Mar 8, 2025
2 days ago
Anyone who have DTV visa get with Muay Thai . After 6 months out of Thailand and come back process is easy or not. Any documents need to show to thai border immigration again
Mar 8, 2025
2 days ago
Luigi *********
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I discovered I book a return ticket from Bangkok to Rome 10 days after the expiration of the ticket. What to do?

May I go straight to Bangkok airport and pay the 500 baths a day to the custom without any further formality?

Thanks for the help...
Mar 7, 2025
3 days ago
Chris *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi all, apologies if this has been asked before but in regards to DTV visa and the 500k baht bank balance.

I’ve seen conflicting answers to how long needs to show in your bank account. Varying between just current balance up to 6 months and also that it depends on which country you’re visiting the embassy in.

Can anyone help on this?
Mar 7, 2025
3 days ago
Kyle ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Does anyone know how long the 15k USD balance needs to be in account when applying in Cambodia?
Mar 6, 2025
4 days ago
Winston ************
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I printed out and laminated an A6 size copy of the visa. Now it's much more portable and durable.
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