Hi all,

Does anyone know whether you also have to show a return ticket on departure or immigration for the DTV visa? This is the case with the visa-free entry or the tourist visa (TR). Many thanks

Hi, just researching for DTV. Does anyone have any experience in applying for the DTV visa in Singapore ? Would much appreciate any connection that has completed it in SG. thanks in advance Alex

Hello! We are looking to come to Thailand for 3-6 months in the new year. We are from Canada and we’re wondering if we will have trouble getting our visas?

And how long before we go do we apply for them? We’re not to sure if we should book tickets first or after applying for the visa

My husband is self employed and I will be quitting my job to travel next year.

Any info is much appreciated!❤️

Is a DTV visa considered a long-term visa? Can I apply for a Schengen visa in Thailand with a DTV visa?

I am thinking of applying for a DTV using the workcation route. I am not in a big hurry and requesting first hand information from people who have applied for DTV from the USA (Chicago embassy).

I have a website that makes around $500/month from Google AdSense. I'm stashing that money into a separate HIS account, and now it has a little over $16K USD. I don't use the money for my living expenses.

I'm also a so-called 401(K) millionaire, and every two weeks I sell around $4,000 of VOO shares for my expenses, and I will continue to do so till I get my social security at FRA in 2028.

I live four months in Thailand (not continuously), four months in Portugal, and four months in the USA. I have a house in the USA, a condo in Thailand, and an apartment in Albufeira (Portugal).

For my business, I file US tax as a sole proprietor along with my 401(k) withdrawals. I have ACA health insurance that covers 50% of my emergency expenses anywhere in the world.

At present I use an agent assisted non-O retirement extension with a reentry permit costing me around 17K baht/year

Is it prudent to get a DTV, and if so, how should I proceed? For example, set up an LLC, a state registered company, or anything else. First hand experience is appreciated.

It looks like DTV is worth considering as an alternative long-term visa that can be renewed every 180 days (or 6 months) and its requirements seem easier than retirement visa to meet - do you think so?

**For anyone who successfully applied for DTV for yourself and your family (Walk-in):

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Did you apply for both yourself and your spouse at the same time, or did you have to get your visa approved first before submitting theirs the next day?

I’m applying in Taipei and need to plan the trip duration. Thank you so much!🙏

hello folks!!! i do have my own freelance business (don't have my company setup yet), i wanna get long-term visa from thailand, live there while working from there

what type of visa should i apply for?

Do you make a DTV visa for 5 years ?

DTV (Medical) Approved - Vientiane, Laos

Docs submitted:

- Bank statement (6 months, balance always above 500k)

- Receipt from first appointment

- Medical certificate with diagnosis & treatment timeline (root canal, extractions, 6 weeks total)

- Proof of next appointment

- Photos, application form, copy of passport, copy of Laos visa & entry stamp, hotel booking in Laos, cover letter (I don't think they read this)

Before applying I messaged the Thai Embassy (Vientiane) Facebook page with a copy of the Med Cert asking if it would be acceptable for the DTV, a few days later they replied saying yes. When I handed in the forms the officer looked at the Med Cert and asked what I needed, I explained dental surgery and that I had messaged the Facebook page and they said it was an acceptable reason. I'm not sure if mentioning that had any impact on him not following up further. He didn't ask any questions about finances or any of the other documents. He requested the 10k baht and gave me the collection form for a few days time.

Based on what I read about other peoples experience I thought there'd be more questions or that maybe I'd be denied when collecting my passport (which lead to a nervous 5 day wait), but looks like if they accept it on the day and ask for the 10k baht then it's guaranteed. As others have said don't overthink it, just submit exactly what you need to. They aren't looking to make it difficult, they want to approve you but in order to do that they just need to tick the boxes.

So that's everything, 5yr visa approved and stamped in for 180 days. Hope this helps the next. Happy to answer any questions.