Anyone have experience extending the DTV visa in Phuket, cost and what documents are needed?

Sharing my interview experience and my DTV approval following the interview.

They looked at my passport and enquired about the Non-O visa. I honestly told the officer that I was on a marriage visa and that my wife is Thai. Then I showed the book my wife authored about our journey and her medical treatment for several diseases.

Why don’t you apply for the DTV visa in your own country? I informed them that I had always applied for my Non O visa at your General Consulate, which is located near my Thai house.

Then they enquired as to what my job is. I mentioned that I am a pastor who teaches online. Then they wanted me to show them my teaching. I showed them my YouTube account, where I teach and they watch it. I informed them that they could see the PhD, Master's, and other theology-related documents I submitted. So they see it in their system.

What about your income? I do not have any income, but I have received contributions from everyone and they have been deposited into my bank account. So I showed them my home bank account.

Where do you stay in Thailand? I said that I stayed on my own property and showed them my land title.

Are you sure you want to learn to cook? Why? I told them I enjoy cooking and cook for my father-in-law. Show me what you are preparing. I could not find the cooking photo. I told them what kind of food I cook. I shared the ingredients for the Pa Loh and lamb shank dish. What do you want to do when you have learnt to cook? I shall cook for the underprivileged and my family.

The End! Just walked out, and my DTV visa approval.

HCMC DTV APPROVED, Thai Language Learning

Location: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Timeline: (6 business days, based on dates and not hours)

* Friday, 3/21 at 12:42pm: Submitted application and received e-receipt email

* Monday, 3/24 at 10:15am: Received email for further documents (re-submitted at 11:30am)

* Monday 3/24 in the afternoon status went to Pending approval

* Monday, 3/31 at 4:35pm: APPROVED

Initial documents submitted:

* Passport Bio Page

* Entry Stamp for Vietnam (as proof of location)

* Language school documents (it was 60 pages long and in Thai so I’m not sure exactly what the documents says)

* Bought a plane ticket from Onward (HCMC - BKK)

* Bank Statement 500,000 BAHT

* VISA PHOTO 4x6

Received Email Requesting more documents:

* Financial evidence: amount of no less than 500,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter : A deposit account shows the transactions last 6 months and the account balance or a combination of a deposit/saving account totaling not less than 500,000baht. Stock/Crypto/Bitcoin/Investment/Business/PayPal account and sponsor are not accepted.

* Document indicating current location: Please provide passport full book including empty pages.

* Proof of confirmation to attend the activity or letter of appointment from hospital/medical center: Please take a photo (not a scan) of the student confirmation letter and payment invoice, both with a wet signature and company stamp.

* Other request documents: Please prove your monthly income. In case you are unemployed, please explain how you will sustain your life in Thailand.

Side notes:

* Just scan and submit the entire passport to avoid requesting further documents

* I did email the consulate: [consular.hom@mfa.go.th](mailto:consular.hom@mfa.go.th)

* Previously I’ve been nervous I would get rejected because I haven’t seen a “not anonymous person” post about getting their DTV through Learning Language” but I am proof that yes it can be done

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Has anybody on here applied for the DTV visa as a working Nomad in Dubai. I am looking to apply for the DTV in the next few months and wondering what experience anybody has had applying from Dubai. Also what documents Dubai require as each country seems to be different. I have been doing lots of research on the DTV but have not found anything specific on applying for the DTV in Dubai. TIA for any helpful advice.

DTV Visa - Financial Evidence

Financial evidence: amount of no less than 500,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter

The financial requirement for DTV Visa is an amount of no less than 500,000 THB, demonstrable through bank statements or sponsorship letter.

If I attach a letter from the bank certifying the total balance, can it be sufficient?

In case the embassy asks for the bank statement, can I send it later?

Could the embassy reject the application if I do not attach the bank statement directly?

Thank you for your opinion!

I have retirement visa until September how early do I need to renew for another 12 months

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Can anyone advise how long it is taking to issue AO visas at the moment in the UK.

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Dtv visa

Please can some one tell me wot city and district to put

My hotel is in pattaya

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Hi everyone, I have a question regarding the DTV visa application for Myanmar passport holders.

I am currently in Thailand on a Non-ED visa and working remotely for a foreign firm. I plan to switch to DTV (Workcation category) soon. However, my passport is expiring soon, and I need to renew it before applying.

The only way I can renew my passport in Bangkok is to change from a PV (Visit Passport) to a PJ (Job Passport) for some reason through an agent.

For any Myanmar nationals who have successfully applied for DTV, does the passport type (PJ) matter? Has anyone faced issues because of their passport type when applying for DTV?

Would appreciate any insights.