Hello, can anyone suggest the cheapest and quickest way to complete a DTV border run?

I’m fast approaching my deadline (180 days) to leave so I don’t exactly plan on taking a short vacation anymore so any suggestions are welcome. Thanks

How I got my dtv

20k baht 6 month muay thai course 2x per week.

£11000 for 3 months bank statement stamped by the bank. Declaration of non travel while waiting for visa.

Declaration to not work in Thailand.

Introduction about myself.

£300 visa application.

Flights e ticket.

Address to stay in Thailand.

Monthly income.

It wasn't that hard, no agent necessary. Took less than 1 week to get accepted. A bit longer to find the right gym that does dtv etc.

GREAT SUCCESS!

GOOD LUCK.

Hello my question is about Transferring my Non O based on being over 50 stamp(1 year extension of stay) to new passport.. Is it easier to order from my Canadian embassy and bring to immigration in Thailand for transfer or get passport in Canada when I go back to my country (I’m thinking they will hole punch my passport and make it not useable when returning and maybe makes things easier to just do it all here in Thailand 🤔

I have an under consideration stamp for today's date (extension based on marriage). I went back today (Jomtien) and they told me they are still checking documents and to come back and check tomorrow.

Nothing was added to my passport so will I technically be on overstay from midnight? Also, I have a flight booked for Saturday so what happens if they are still checking documents when I go back tomorrow?

This is my first time doing it by myself and my understanding was that I would get my extension stamped in today.

I plan to apply for the Non-O Retirement e-visa outside Thailand. I will enter Thailand using this e-visa, open a Thai bank account, transfer THB800,000 (or more) from my non-Thai overseas bank into my Thai bank account to season it for the extension application.

During the initial 90 days, can I travel back to my home country, or do I have to stay in Thailand until my extension application is completed? If I can travel back, do I return to Thailand using the first Non-O e-visa or come in on visa exempt ? Thanks

Update : Thanks for the helpful comments. Will get the re-entry permit so I can leave Thailand during the initial 90-day e-visa period (will check with Immigration office if this is possible too).

Question for tdac, is outbound flight necessary for dtv Visa holder?

Thanks for your help!

How will the new border run rules affect dtv holders?

Or does nothing change for us?

Hasn't happened but just wondering.

If you are applying for DTV from Vietnam, and for some reason you are rejected can you still enter Thailand on the 60 day visa exempt etc. I cant see why you wouldn't be able to but just wondering.

Back Story - I will be headed to Thailand in November and will travel with my daughter to Vietnam to apply for the DTV ( soft Muay Thai) then once approved will head back to Thailand with her before heading home

DTV Workcation Visa Approved – Chennai Consulate (Indian Citizen)

Just got my Digital Workcation Visa (DTV) approved through the Royal Thai Consulate in Chennai as a freelancer. Sharing my experience here since posts in this group helped me a lot, thanks to everyone!

Application Approach:

I went all-out with my submission to avoid any back-and-forth. Here's what I included:

Documents Submitted:

- Table of Contents: Listed all documents in order for clarity.

- Cover Letter: Brief intro about me and my intention to work remotely from Thailand.

- Professional Portfolio: Showcased my freelance work (art, design, promo material) + screenshots from Fiverr and Etsy shop.

- Business Docs: Company registration and GST certificate.

- NOC Letter: From my company (signed by me and my partner) stating:

1) All work is remote.

2) I’m approved to work from Thailand or any other country of my choosing.

3) I won’t work with Thai clients or take physical employment in Thailand.

- Latest Tax Returns

Financial Proof:

- Explanation Note: Clarified that I use 2 bank accounts. Highlighted:

Payments from clients (in yellow)

Closing balances (in green)

Total converted from INR to THB

- Bank Statements: From Jan 1st (they only asked for 3 months, but I included more to show bigger transactions from Feb/March).

Proof of Current Location:

Some of my official documents had name order mismatches(surname appearing before first name) vs. passport, so I avoided using those.

Used an app to take timestamped, GPS-tagged photos of:

Every page in my passport.

My live location on Google Maps.

Included an explanation note about the app and methodology.

Additional Document Request:

Got request for “Proof of Accommodation” 1 hour after visa fee cleared (via demand draft on Sept 1).

Booked a free cancellation hotel for 1 month on Agoda.

Submitted:

1) Confirmed flight ticket (Chennai → Bangkok)

2) Hotel booking receipt

3) Explanation note: Hotel will be base while I search for a long-term rental in person.

Timeline:

August 28th: Application submitted and demand draft submitted in person to Thai Consulate.

Sept 1: Payment cleared → pending document check

Sept 1 (1 hr later): Request for extra doc

Sept 3: Visa approved!

Super smooth and fast experience overall. I probably over-prepared, but I didn’t wanna have to keep going back and forth with additional document requests. Thank you once again and let me know if you have any questions 🙂

Can anyone advise whether to use agency or by myself? I have ED visa staying in Thailand and thought to apply for DTV visa for digital nomad. I'm not sure what document I need and when I apply for it, should cancel ED visa? Is that going to be risky if I dont DTV visa?

Can you guys also recommend easy embassy that will approve DTV visa easily?

I'm thinking of applying through embassy in Vietnam? Could anyone advise step by step?