# Taipei DTV Application Experience and Advice

1. E-Visa Application Online - Don't Apply In Person

I got my Certificate of Entry and Exit from the National Immigration Agency (NIA) on Monday and went to the Thailand Trade and Economic Office on Tuesday to apply in person.

The lady there just told me to apply online at [[members only]/)

Afterwards, I did see some people on here mentioned that, but since I did my research on here and overlooked that I think it is worth mentioning again.

2. "City of birth" on the application should match "Place of birth" on your passport.

A few days after I applied I received an email saying I needed to go to the Thailand Trade and Economic Office for an interview.

The lady who interviewed me complained that the information I provided didn't match my passport. I had no idea what she was talking about at first, but then she told me it is because my passport "place of birth", which is a state in the USA, did not match my application form, which asks for "city of birth" and that's what I provided.

Apparently, I need to hand write and sign a letter clarifying that the city in my application is located within the state on my passport.

3. For Workcation DTV - Business Registration / License Certificate Is Required

This shocked me. I work for one of the most visited websites in the world. Not only did I provide my employment verification letter and bank statements, but I provided 6 months of payslips since I saw some recent posts of people mentioning they provided those as well.

Regardless, the interviewer told me I needed to provide a business registration certificate or a copy of the business license.

The lady interviewing me was treating me as if I was defrauding them. I asked her why this wasn't just asked for in the first place as part of the application requirements if they were going to ask for it anyways. She said something like "we don't know what we will need until you apply". 🙄

4. Accused That Employment Verification Didn't Indicate "Remote Work" Status Even Though It Does

As aforementioned the lady interviewing me was extremely rude and treated me skeptically from the moment the interview started.

After the aforementioned complaints, she said "also your employment letter doesn't state that you work remotely" and when I said yes it does and pointed right at the line on the document in her hand she just said "oh".

Extra Content - Venting

I have dealt with "less than kind people" when applying for visas for other countries, but I am still astounded by how bad this experience was. This lady was extremely rude and skeptical towards me from the very beginning.

If they needed a business registration document then they should just ask for that when you apply.

They shouldn't ask for the city of birth on the E-Visa application and then treat you like you're committing fraud because it doesn't match place of birth in your passport.

They shouldn't fold their arms and tell me my employment verification letter doesn't say I can work remotely when it does.

Also, in the very beginning when she was asking about my work I said "it is one of the most visited websites in the world", but couldn't remember which exact number so I pulled out my phone to check and she said "well you should know this since this is your line of work" as if I was lying about my employment.

I've never seen somebody unnecessarily power trip like this so hard in my whole life. It seems like they are just inventing excuses to "interview you" for approval, when I already submitted everything they asked for and filled out everything correctly.

Final Words

I went to Taipei because somebody else I know who got the DTV said it was easiest and fastest there.

I went out of my way to come to Taipei just to apply for this visa.

I think it is clear that it is no longer the easiest or the fastest option. I would recommend to anybody else considering this that they should just apply from the country they spend most of their time in. I am now wishing I would have.

Having gone through the bangkok bank frozen accounts problem is the a way of removing my 800,000 bht for my retirement visa and deposited into another bank without it affecting my visa requirements

Hello. On August 22, I went to immigration with all the required documents to apply for a retirement visa. They stapled a note in my passport stating *“In the process of changing visa type”* with a date stamp of August 22, 2025.

My current tourist visa expires on Sunday, September 14. I went back to immigration today to ask whether I needed an extension in the meantime. Both agents I spoke with told me it was fine to return on Monday, September 15, even though my visa expires the day before. One agent simply pointed to the note in my passport and said there was no problem and nothing further to do.

Even so, I left feeling uneasy about the situation. I would greatly appreciate any advice or clarification. Thank you.

I submitted my DTV application and they asked for additional information - the reason, you need to submit "Your recent proper photo for visa".

My question - I literally submitted the same photo I used to renew my passport just one month ago. What am I missing/did I miss on the "recent proper photos for visa" requirement. It seems I am the first person to get the rejection. Nothing found in the search on this group. Thanks.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice about switching visas here in Chiang Mai.

* I’m currently on a Non-B visa extension through a tutoring company I work for.

* My extension expires on Jan 5, 2026.

* I’m married to a Thai citizen, and we live together in Chiang Mai.

* I want to leave my job and instead switch over to a Non-O marriage visa.

I understand for the marriage extension I’ll need:

* 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account (seasoned 2 months before applying), OR proof of 40k monthly income.

* Marriage certificate, wife’s ID, lease/landlord documents, and photos together.

My questions:

1. Is it possible in Chiang Mai to switch directly from a Non-B extension to a Non-O (marriage) without leaving the country?

2. If not, would my best option be to do a border run, come back on a Tourist visa, and then convert that to a 90-day Non-O marriage inside Thailand?

3. For proof of residence, my name is on our lease — do I need to update it so both my wife and I are listed, or will landlord’s ID + lease + photos be enough?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has done this recently in Chiang Mai, as I know rules can vary by office.

Thanks in advance 🙏

Hi everyone, I’d like to share my DTV refusal experience and also ask for some advice.

I applied from Korea under the Soft Power (medical treatment) category on August 11 and got rejected on August 31. I was quite confident I would get it because I’ve been receiving treatment at Ram Hospital since April 2024, right after I was diagnosed. I’ve been going at least once a month, usually spending around 4,000 baht per visit. I also submitted a 5-month bank statement along with the additional requested documents. In addition, I have insurance that covers 100% of my treatment costs, and I’ve always been reimbursed without any issues.

Anyway, it’s okay. Maybe my condition wasn’t considered serious enough, or maybe the portfolio I submitted wasn’t strong enough. Or it could just be that the Korean embassy is stricter when reviewing applications.

The attached image shows the additional documents I was asked to provide. I hope this helps.

For my next attempt, I’m considering changing the category and applying through a Muay Thai course instead. I’m also thinking of going to Bali to submit my application, but I’m worried it might be too soon to reapply after a refusal.

Has anyone here tried applying a second time in Indonesia and successfully received a DTV visa, especially under a different category like Muay Thai? I’d really appreciate it if you could share your experiences or tips.

Thanks in advance!

Pay again in full after rejection or Edit and provide more documents?

Wondering about how they decide to reject or give an option to edit and provide more info?

Hello everyone,

I would like to apply for the DTV visa and have a few questions.

I am from Germany and have a home office contract with a German company. Do I need to have it translated into English, and does a home office contract count as a remote work contract for the consulate?

Can anyone help me with this?

Thank you very much.

Please can someone explain about the sponsor letter. I am applying for a non O visa. Thanks

Hi, I am new to this group.

My wife and I are arriving in Thailand Oct 18 and plan to stay in Hua Hin for 6 months.

The Thai embassy in Canada said I need a non immigrant multiple entry visa good for 6 months, 60 days at a time. Cost of visa $325 Canadian /person.

Any other options or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.