@Zev ******

Here is the basics I published on the DTV before. The details not regulated in the law precisely are interpreted on the fly by different consulates.

Read this to wrap your head around how the DTV works:



Look here to actually see a the DTV visa:



Check this, if you care for the pure facts written and published in Thai law:



Things that will vary and depend on your individual consulate in your jurisdiction and open questions:

Read this to wrap your head around how the DTV works:

@Zev ******

No difference. Different requirements nonetheless. Actually I was mainly referring to eVisa. There are only a few traditional consulates with paper sticker visa and personal appointment left. Mainly in Thailands neighboring countries. There they would issue the DTV (IF they do at all for non-residents!) on the spot or within just a few days. However, requirements also differ significantly amongst them.

@Zev ******

Welcome to Thai bureaucracy. Every little boss tends to interpret and make their own rules. Won’t end at the consulates. 😊

Definitely check with the Thai consulate in your jurisdiction. From various reports, requirements for that path vary drastically from consulate to consulate in terms of how long e.g. the course needs to be and other requirements (TiT).

@Brandon ***********

Hm. I don't know about all consulates, but at least here in Germany, they will only allow applications up to 3 months in advance. Also, there is no more proof of flight tickets required / no upload - just mentioning a flight in form.

Many consulates only accept applications up to 3 months in advance. And why would you apply earlier than that? The DTV is valid and its 5 year clock running from the day it is issued. Most consulates also publish how many working days they require for issuing visa. In general I would say: Do it between 15 and 30 (working) days before your intended travel date when applying through eVisa. And no, in the eVisa system at least there is no more proof of flight ticket required.

I have heard reports that 500k are required per person, yes. And would make sense. But requirements may vary drastically from consulate to consulate.

@Nigel ******

Yes. So far the UK embassy was the fastest and most pain-free. They don’t seem to care to wait for clarity. They just sell DTV visa as quickly as they can.

@Chuck ******

Common sense won’t be your best companion when aiming to live in Thailand longer term. 😉

@Denise *******

Dann schwierig. Die Konsulate in D wollen Kopie Perso.