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Feb 20, 2025
2 days ago
Any good dtv agencies that someone’s actually used in Pattaya? Or anywhere really.
Feb 15, 2025
7 days ago
Joe ***********
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Wow, just got rejected by Los Angeles. All they said was,

"Your visa application has been rejected. Please reapply visa, the name on the application is incorrect. Please fill in the name/middle name/surname/suffix or “-“ or spacing, no more no less, exactly as it appears on the travel document /passport."

I went back in and submitted a new application, this time trying to understand what could have gone wrong. At the final step before submitting, it looks like the system randomly deleted my middle name. I went back to the beginning and filled everything in again. At the final step, my middle name was there. I guess that's it. The first time, I guess I thought maybe it was blank there for a reason, because of course I filled in my middle name.

The lesson is to expect glitches and carefully review the boxes before submitting. That's a great way for them to get extra money on more applications.
Jan 29, 2025
23 days ago
Hi! Thanks to this group for the informations shared. I'd like share too my experience maybe can be useful for someone applying from Italy.

I applied for Dtv soft power in Rome Embassy.

I upload documents from school, my bank statement from wise (money put just 2 day before my application) and ID card number for residence.

Additional documents asked: ticket for Thailand ( I already give to them but they didn't see...I upload again).

In 4 days received mail with approved visa.

Fast and easy when you have all documents ok.
Jan 27, 2025
25 days ago
Ashish *******
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Hi, anyone applied DTV visa in India and got approved ? Please share your experience.
Jan 17, 2025
a month ago
Alan *************
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Just in Ao nang friend goes to extend 30 days and get to krabi immigration 12.45 15 early before they open sat down lady comes out 12.50 asks what he is there for he tells her she checks his papers open the desck up and does everything and he back on the bike at 1pm all done and dusted and passport in pocket with another 30 day stamp
Jan 14, 2025
a month ago
Taylor ***********
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Hello everyone.

I’m just waiting to get my DTV visa approved.

After Reading some posts on this page, are people having hassle with immigration going into and coming out of Thailand? I.e. having to provide documents every time ?

I will be leaving Thailand at least once every 3 months
Jan 13, 2025
a month ago
Just got my visa application canceled because I missed my middle name in application process.

Indeed that's totally my fault but do we have to pay 340$ each time a mistake is made ?

I felt more secure to apply online when I heard that if you don't have all the documents the will ask you for more documents instead of immediately canceling the application.

This is some of the things that would never happen when applying physicall. I'm very disgusted about that behavior to be honest.
Jan 10, 2025
a month ago
DTV approved for Thai soft power Muay Thai in Ho Chi Minh Vietnam. Submitted application Thursday January 2nd around 9pm, approval came today, January 9th at 3pm. No additional documents were requested. The gym I used was FITFAC in Bangkok.
Jan 7, 2025
a month ago
Wolf ******
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90 day report done online 14 days prior due-date in Phuket and accepted within 1 hour.

Since I arrived in Phuket nearly 2 years ago, never had to show-up life at immigration for report, despite several travels outside Thaïland. Always submitted 10-14 days prior due-date and TM30 always done at return.

This is my experience in Phuket.
Dec 17, 2024
2 months ago
Emma ***********
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I have FINALLY applied for the DTV visa from London embassy (online ofc!) I will keep you updated with my application and if I get accepted or not 🙏🏼 wish me luck!!! 🇹🇭🙏🏼
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