Hello, I recently joined this community and am considering the DTV for my move next year. I am still unclear about the financial aspects. Do I need to have $15,000 in savings or earn $2,000 per month from a job, or are both required for approval of the DTV?

Hi 👋🏼 I have a question

What information should I enter in point 3? I normally live in Thailand. I understand that I should enter the same information as current in VN that I entered earlier, is that correct?

Thanks a lot 🙏

DTV Extension Questions:

1) When is the earliest possible time that someone can extend the DTV by another 6 months?

2) Can I get the DTV and then immediately go to extend it by 6 months at immigration, or do I have to wait a certain time?

3) Have there been any credible sources (actual person who did it already) as proof that it costs 1900 or 10000 THB to extend?

Thank you 🙏

What if you were unemployed and got savings of more than 500k Baht? How would the process goes?

USA military vet 100% disability has anyone been able to get the DTV with just that? I am currently living in Thailand just on extensions and border runs I would like to get the DTV within the next month any info would be helpful.

Who can give some information out there please....

I am a Filipina, and my German boyfriend and I are living together here in the Philippines. We want to know if we can extend our stay in Thailand for 6 months after we arrive there.

Or do we need to process it here in the Philippines, or can we do it in Thailand instead?

We hope you can provide a clear answer to our concerns. We highly appreciate your help.

DTV Muay Thai approved in 3 business days in Hanoi.

Here's me giving back to this great group with my experience:

Tuesday 17:46 - Applied online immediately when arrived to Hanoi, with the following:

- bank statement of Euro account with 6 months account details , but had over 500k THB worth only 1 week out

- Letter from Muay Thai Gym showing:

1. registration of 6 month total and 1 month paid membership

2. training course details , company registration/DBD and id of the owner

- Current location and booking: PDF with Stamp of Vietnam when landed, and Booking screenshot of my stay in Vietnam(only first 2 nights)

Wednesday 11:00 - Application moved to “pending approval”

Friday 18:00 - Approved, mail sent with the e-visa

Enter to Bangkok DMK without any questions or issues 😀

Hello everyone,

I’ve been living in Thailand for a long time using various visas, including multiple tourist visas, a student visa, and for the past four years, I had a work permit for three years while working for a Thai company. After I stopped working there, I switched to a one-year self-defense education visa.

Now, I am a freelancer with a company in my home country. I have sufficient funds to show, with 500k in Wise or my Thai bank account, and I can prove a good lifestyle with Thai bank statements showing around 200k THB per month. I also have a rental contract in my name (30k THB per month).

I would like advice on how best to present my situation to immigration. I want to show that I worked in Thailand for three years, then took an education visa, and now I work as a freelancer with good contracts and income. I can provide client invoices to prove this.

However, I’m aware that working while on an education visa is technically prohibited, so I want to approach this carefully. What would you advise to make my case clear and strong to immigration?

Thank you in advance for your help

Now that I have my DTV and my banking setup finalized, I’m starting to seriously explore the real estate market.

I’m considering purchasing a condo as my forever home, but I’ve come across mixed opinions regarding condos and their ability to hold value over time.

Is the concern primarily due to the sheer volume of condos being built, leading to a saturated market? Or is it more about factors like the location, quality of construction, and upgraded finishes that influence a condo’s value over the next 10-15 years?

I’d love to hear your insights and any advice you might have on navigating this decision.

Hi all, I am an Australian and I am coming to live in Thailand on a permanent basis. I plan to start on a visa exemption and when I arrive, apply for the DTV straight away. Is it advisable to do this if you can’t wait for the DYV process to take place here in Australia?