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Apr 16, 2026
14 days ago
Sarah ******
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DTV application online via Germany

Hi everyone,

I’ve been in touch with an agency that is helping me with my DTV application.

My situation is: I’m a German citizen, but I’m deregistered from Germany and currently living in Bali.

The agency told me that I could either apply for the visa online via Germany or fly to Vietnam, and they actually recommended Germany.

Does anyone here have any experience with that?

I was a bit unsure because I’m deregistered from Germany and definitely don’t want to trigger any tax liability or anything like that.
10 comments
Feb 1, 2026
3 months ago
Christopher ********
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Hello everyone, I’ve been looking through the posts and can’t really find any information about this and if it’s out there, I apologize for missing it.

What I’m really curious about this because I travel full-time is putting the place of application on the application for example I currently my legal residency in Florida in the United States of America, but I travel on a cruise ship this time so do I need to actually go to an embassy or anything like that back in the US physically or have to plan out and visit along my travels where I’m gonna be at to be there physically?
3 comments
Jan 27, 2026
3 months ago
Ansley *******
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Hi everyone! I’m a Canadian citizen. Already in Asia. Would like to open DTV. Please let me know from which country I can do it. Is it possible to open DTV from inside Thailand?
18 comments
Nov 30, 2025
5 months ago
Hi. I’m an Australian, I’m traveling in Europe now., and I don’t intend to go home anytime soon. I’ve just lodged a DTV application online and I’ve chosen the Thai embassy in Sydney. My question is, will they call me to request a face to face interview? Do I must be in Australia during the visa application process?
23 comments
Jul 27, 2025
9 months ago
Nino *****
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What are the procedures to Apply for Police Clearance Certificate for my previous stay in Thailand. Now I am abroad can i apply online? Or how or can i sent my representative to thai police station?
5 comments
Jun 17, 2025
10 months ago
Abigail ********
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Hi all, I am currently on a Non-B visa (for the past two years) but recently got married to a Thai male and am planning to change over to Non-O marriage visa, we plan to leave the country and apply outside, but we aren’t sure where we want to go. Due to having to go out we decided to make it into a trip and want to go to Japan. Has anyone applied for a Non-O in Japan or outside the country and what was required?

I have a list of requirements but it can be different depending on the country your apply in and we’ve read and been advised so many different ways and options that it’s a bit confusing now.

Any advice or clarification would be wonderful!

Thank you!
13 comments
May 5, 2025
a year ago
Hello Everyone. I was looking up the requirements to apply for a DTV while in Vietnam and there was a note…

Important Note:

You must apply from the country where your employment is based.

I work for myself online. Will I still be able to apply while visiting in Vietnam? Has anyone had experience with this firsthand?
14 comments
Apr 16, 2025
a year ago
I am a UK resident but am currently traveling in Spain. Can I still apply and claim as a currently UK based, or will this cause any issues?
15 comments
Mar 23, 2025
a year ago
Hey everyone, I’m currently in Thailand and just got a remote job with an Australian company (starting Monday). I want to apply for the DTV visa, but I’m not sure if my work contract alone is enough or if I need to have been employed for longer. Also, does anyone know which nearby country is best to apply from?

Would appreciate any insights—thanks! 🙏
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