Anonymous participant I got my DTV based on a single appointment with neurosurgeon. Applied in Jakarta. Also spine issues, and under ongoing treatment in Bangkok.

Depending on where you apply, you should have plenty documentation for DTV on medical grounds.

The medical certificate also makes opening a Bank account waaaaaay easier

@Koin *****

simply because they prioritize people applying within 3 months of their intended travel. And well, simply because they say so. It’s Thailand, it’s not all meant to make sense 🤷🏻‍♂️

That “should apply within 3 months” statement is used for pretty much all visas. It’s a generic/general thing. Its DTV that is unusual with its 5 years validity.

You should state a intended arrival day within 3 months from when you apply. But you don’t have to honor that. After you got the visa it doesn’t matter. 5 years as many already mentioned

Wow 😮😳😵‍💫 Glad I didn’t apply from Prague…. Thats….insane.

@Deepak ******

so you don’t think its easier to pay your rent, MEA electricity bill, water bill, internet bill, phone bill, top up rabbit/truemoney and much more with a bank account?

Not to mention QR payments and no foreign card atm fee?

Seems like a bizarre comment….

Soi 5?

@Muey *******

if they can’t get a Passport from lao embassy, or any passport at all they cannot travel. Sorry, but its as simple as that

@Lien *****

I guess it depends on the embassy you apply. My DTV was based on a single initial appointment with neurosurgeon. But I am regularly seeing neurologist now.

I don’t know about dental for example.

@Lee *******

If you got medical issues that needs treatment while living in Thailand DTV is an option. Its what I do.

Even cooking classes is an option.

If married to a Thai marriage visa, and no need for expensive agent.

@Dave ********

get account from a branch where you plan to live. It would be a hassle to travel to BKK every time you need to do something to change something.

In Thailand you always have to go back to the branch you opened the account with.

TM30 isn’t useful outside of Thailand. You don’t need proof of address in Thailand to apply DTV. Some countries require proof of location in the country you apply from. I don’t think Vietnam does, but just check with the embassy