Why is it taking so long. 8 months is unheard of so there must be some specific reason unrelated to the money

Anonymous participant that's not income that's the amount you must show in your bank account as part of the qualification process. 20k SGD is about 500k baht so is spot on the limit which is why I guess they suggest more. The 6 months is an embassy specific thing & varies by which embassy you use, some want 6 months, some 3 months and some want either but only look at the final closing balance. Singapore embassy actually states the balance must be 20k SGD for 3 months so if you show 6 months statements and the last 3 are over that amount you should be OK

It's certainly a high risk strategy. You should remain in the country you apply from until the visa is granted

DTV_BegPecker personally I've never overstayed. I've lived in Thailand 8 years and had my passport checked twice, so it can happen. I just wanted to make him aware.

@Jeffrey ****

if you make it to the airport

How do you propose to qualify for a DTV visa? If you physically work in Iraq you won't qualify for the workation option so will need to use one of the Soft Power activities.

@Jeffrey ****

just so you are aware of the implications. It's not up to immigration, it will only happen if the police have a reason to check your passport while you are on overstay

It's never a good idea to overstay. While you are correct at the financial penalty at the airport if you end up being found on overstay before you reach the airport you will get a lengthy ban and deported

Both you and your friend (not spouse as you're not married) must apply independently and both of you must meet the criteria for the DTV. So for example if using soft power you would each need to sign up for more than 6 months activity, you would each need over 500k baht in your own bank account etc. Once one of the parents has a DTV the child then applies quoting the DTV of the parent, whether you can just write a sponsorship letter for them will be up to the consulate but should be acceptable, especially if they are very young. While not impossible, I'd be very surprised if you were asked to travel to Turkey. If it's a major worry for you then I'd suggest you travel elsewhere before you apply.

Anonymous participant 730 I obviously have no idea what it says on your passport. If you correct something that should be OK, double check everything just before submitting