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Can I apply for a DTV Visa (Soft Power) in Jakarta if my required balance will only appear shortly before my application?

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Check the Jakarta consulate requirements. Every place is different and has different fees

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What should I do if my visa application was canceled due to a mistake in my name?

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Thats what i call tuition fees.

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How can I open a bank account in Thailand for property purchase if I don't meet the visa requirements?

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Better to purchase of under your name and then you will be able to open a bank account as its a requirement to do so

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What are the pros and cons of extending a DTV Visa versus leaving the country when reaching the 180-day mark?

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Its basically just a longer multi entry tourist visa.

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Do I need 500,000 THB in a Thai account or can I provide the equivalent in another currency for my visa application?

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Can be in any currency or even a non bank (such as a brokerage) in case of some consulates requiring that amount available for a few months

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What do I need to know about applying for the DTV visa with a common law partner in Thailand?

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Only way you can piggyback on another visa if you're legally married.

Thailand now also recognizes LGBTQ marriages since this year too if that helps

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What should I expect when entering Thailand multiple times on a DTV visa?

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Its multi entry. Good for 5 years.

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What is the best visa option for traveling in Thailand for 180 days?

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Destination Thailand visa might be also another option too. 180 days per entry. No need to visit the immigration office or do a border hop ever.

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What are the requirements and processes for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?

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Business registration information and portfolio/website

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Do you need a lump sum of 500,000 Baht in your bank account for the DTV visa in Thailand?

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Depends on the embassy. Some will want to see it in their currency.

You can have a person act as a financial guarantor too. But that can get complicated.

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