@Ross *******

Thanks! It makes a change to hear instead of moans about trivial things. I’ve been ‘told off’ for neglecting to do things but since then I went for their VIP service. Unfortunately, my officer moved on. Last time I forgot to bring a bank statement. The officer could have sent me away on another 120km round trip but he agreed to accept 500 baht. Coincidentally, that was the fee for the previous VIP service!

@Scott ******

We know requirements (and even the actual fee) varies depending upon where we apply to. Question is even if it isn’t stated as a requirement is anyone wanting a DTV going to be the one to make a complaint? Could also have been requested simply as reliable ‘proof of address?’.

@Max ****

Why not ask those who are requesting this information what they want to know for?

@Ross *******

I’m sure it was meant to be a joke. I’m under a different office. They never complete any forms for you as that forms part of their VIP service and includes an appointment time which is, of course, not normally available.

@Javier *******

You need to have a word with my Visa Agent. The majority of her long term (returning) customers are Brits. Lack of cash is one problem, the work (and type of work) that some of them do is another. Finally, when they get in trouble, they bring her all their paperwork. Although written in English, she has to read it to them and explain what they need to do. Literacy is not their strong point.

Some applicants don’t want to risk losing 10,000 THB (or more depending where they apply to). They would rather pay an agent ‘to get it right’.

The requirements and the fee payable can vary depending upon where you apply. This is 3 months old but gives some guidance;

@Martine ******

Yes. Bangkok Bank provide ‘Non-Life Insurance’.

Five years duration. You can apply for 180 days extension at a cost of 1,900 THB but need to exit Thailand after 360 days. Rinse and repeat.

Anonymous participant Plus proof of applying from outside of Thailand.