Hi guys. Im of Indonesian nationality & having flexibility for 90days Visa to Thailand. Im thinking of moving there for a while; what would be the easiest way to obtain long time visa; Should I get a job in BKK first or Enlist in a faculty that would give automatic study visa for foreigners. Any advice?

Has anyone switched from a type O long-term visa to a DTV Thai Embassy in Laos? How was your experience? I'm wondering if they would give a person a hard time because they already have a long-term visa.

Reading between the lines of posts and comments in this group and the implication is that proof of a long term residence in Thailand is unnecessary. Yet the visa form asks for an address and guarantor, and the the DTV specifications do mention “Proof of prolonged residence in Thailand for at least 6 months, such as a condominium rental agreement, lease agreement etc.” I’m sure this is an oversight for digital nomads whom, by definition, are comparatively constantly on the move, but I’m sure I’m not alone in worrying about this clause. Please can anyone provide information for how to handle this issue (e.g., do you have to provide proof of a 6-month booking?). Thanks and good luck all.

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Very easy process I highly recommend the Thai embassy in Jakarta Indonesia.

It's walk in no appointment need. Must go (Monday to Thursday)

I applied for soft visa Muay Thai. I went to this gym. (I paid for 3 months)

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Documents required

Application

Passport

Bank statement (I provided 1 month)

2 photographs

Muay Thai acceptance letter from the school

It takes 3 business days. The embassy was empty no waiting in line.

Hey all

Im Trying to understand what the best long term visa options are for my family. We are from the UK and Me, my husband and daughter are looking to move to thialand but im not finding any visas for families (only if your married to a thai) - which I am not.

My husband is a remote worker, and me im self employed and would like to work out in thialand if possible. My daughter is a baby so I assume she would be a dependent.

My job is complicated, but I do a mixture of holistic treatments which include Tuina, cupping & acupuncture & I also teach dance/hold movement workshops/events/retreats. Ideally I'd like to offer both, but I'm fine to be able to do one ~ just trying to understand my options.

Any help would be appreciated. Even if an agency I can speak with or a website that explains it all!

Thank you!

My partner and myself are wanting to visit Thailand in May 2025 and travel around visiting various places for approximately 6 months. Can anyone suggest the correct type of visa we should apply for before leaving Australia? Also what are the conditions surrounding whichever visa we have to have ? Many thanks in advance for advice 😊

I have a question for people who were holding long term visas before and during Covid. Despite the validity of your visa were you ask to leave when they closed the borders

I know this may seem like a redundant question, but I would be interested in learning about DTV visa for 5 years. Does anyone know where I can find the actual information on the Thai consular site? The 5-year multiple entry seems too good to be true. Is there a catch? Every time I leave Thailand and return, do I need to pay an extra fee? Any experts on this platform, please advise

Hi all well I followed your advise and now I am sat in my house in That phanom Thailand for 90 days

Need to get visa extention for 1 year

I have just opened a bank account (it was a breeze Marriage cert, passport answer a few questions 45 mins done ATM card, book sorted)

Now I think I need some sort of health insurance So the question is What do I need and what recommendations can you give

Cheers and happy days

The DTV to wrap your head around correctly in one sentence:

The DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) is in effect an extended / longer version of the METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa).

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Explanation:

With the (good old) METV, you got a visa that was valid for 6 months from the day it was issued and allowed you to enter Thailand during that period an unlimited amount of times for up to 60 days on each entry. It is possible to extend at local immigration in Thailand to stay an additional 30 days on each entry before having to leave (and possibly re-enter) Thailand.

Requirements for the METV are: Proof of a certain amount of saving in the bank account + proof of need for multiple entries.

Now the DTV is the exact same thing. Only that it is issued for 5 years from the day it is issued and allows you to enter Thailand during that period unlimited times for up to 180 days in each entry. It is possible (but optional) to extend at local immigration in Thailand to stay an additional 180 days before having to leave (and possibly re-enter) Thailand.

Requirements for the DTV are: Proof of 500k THB in savings + proof of either a remote work abroad or an (likely extended) participation in a “Thai Soft Power” activity.

As with the METV, the DTV (unlike the LTR visa) is not meant to establish residency in Thailand. Though just like people used the METV, with which most people maximized their stay in Thailand up to 6 (or even close to 9) months with border runs, so will they with the DTV, only this time for up to almost 6 years.