It depends on which country you are applying for as certain embassies are more lenient with showing multiple accounts. Generally, most embassies are reasonable and if you are using more than 1 bank account, add a cover letter explaining your situation and for having 2 accounts.

If you have sufficient time before your planned application date (3-6 months), just move the currency over to avoid any issues.

Hi Maria, do search "Ankara" key word in this Facebook group and you will find other applicant's experiences applying from there. It does seems like application from Ankara takes over a month in most cases. If time is a constraint for you, you may consider applying from one of the SEA countries with quicker approval process (2-3 weeks but sometimes faster).

Popular countries are Vietnam, Philippines and Indonesia.

I don't see any issue with funds coming from crypto currency if you're concerned about adding more stamps on your passport in and out of Thailand. It is very common among applicants who support themselves by crypto or stock trading and wish to apply for the DTV.

Congratulations on your approval! Do remember to print out your e-visa along with other supporting documents when coming into Thailand.

There is a chance that the immigration may request for these and ask some questions about your purpose in Thailand and financial stability while living here. It doesn't happen that often, but it's good to mentally prepare those answers.

1) The embassies do not accept business accounts, stock accounts, securities accounts, or cryptocurrency wallets. Only savings or checking accounts are accepted.

2) Yes you should transfer your funds into a savings or checking account.

Lastly like someone else has mentioned, good to take note that Thai embassy in Malaysia is known to have one of the strictest approval processes and long approval times (same for Singapore and Japan).

Unless you are confident of your documentations and can provide authentic reasons/evidence for applying for the DTV visa, you may want to consider applying from more lenient countries nearby like Vietnam, Philippines or Indonesia.

Hi Mando, as an American citizen you may also show a valid driving license if you're unable to provide utility bills in your name.

Feel free to reach out to us for any other questions you have. We've successfully supported over 120 applicants through the DTV visa process with our cooking school so we're quite familiar with the process.

Just to add another point along with the other helpful comments, some countries require in-person interview like Myanmar and Laos.

Some countries are also more lenient with the bank requirements (if that is a concern for your friend) compared to others, such as Vietnam, Philippines and Indonesia.

Thank you for sharing this detailed report with the community!

Hi Paul, yes you can apply for the dependent visa once her DTV visa is approved. Dependent visa is available for all types of DTV visas.

You do have to go through the similar application process and pay the application fee again. Hope this clarifies.

I have not heard any issues with applicants entering Thailand and requiring to show a return flight. Like some others have mentioned, other factors play a part, i.e. the frequency of your travels to Thailand and the duration.

That being said, the immigration may apply more scrutiny to Chinese passport holders recently due to the recent scam cases and grey businesses.

Like another commenter above has mentioned, you can play it safe and have a return ticket prepared if you're concerned.