I'm a digital nomad that has been traveling on tourist visas and surviving on less than THB 500k for the last few months. At the end of this month, I will receive a "top-up" that puts me over the 500k requirement for the DTV.

Am I not eligible for DTV until I have 3+ months of bank statements showing that amount in my account?

I read some posts in this group where people mention writing a cover letter of sorts to explain your situation. Perhaps that could improve my chances.

Maybe sponsorship is the better approach. I will be applying at the embassy in Hanoi.

Any advice is much appreciated.

Let me share a strange case !

I applied for DTV at Vientiane Embassy and got approved today, but the visa type issued is 'Tourist TR' with multiple entry instead of DTV. I applied for DTV and also paid the visa fees set for DTV.

Do embassies have the rights to give out whatever type of visa they want to without my consent?

Have anyone experienced a similar case? Please share your knowledge on that case if u have any, and kindly leave suggestions for me.

Hi guys, hoping for some help and advice please. We are from UK and planning to Marry in Phuket next month. I have our Embassy appts booked and need to arrange translation for the MFA appointment. Can this be done on the same day? Want to get out of Bangkok asap and off to Phuket. Has anyone done this recently, I can only find old threads on here????

Hello

I am trying to start a DTV visa application online on [members only]/

There is a section where they ask my address and if it's the same as my permanent address.

I chose HCMC embassy in Vietnam thinking that I would go there soon to get the visa hopefully, so am I supposed to write a Vietnamese address in this field? anyone knows?

Thanks a lot!

Hello.

I am currently in Koh Samui but have to leave the country at the end of March to apply for DTV visa.

Thinking about going to Malasia or Laos or going home to Sweden.

1. From which country is it easiest, cheapest and fastest to apply from.

many greetings from Peter

Question on in-person interviews:

Anyone in recent (2025) experience had to do an in-person interview for your application? I'm curious to know if the embassy will give you a window to make an appointment or if they dictate when your interview is going to be?

I see the same sentiments all over regarding already submitted documentation and the embassies get back to you asking for exactly the documentation you have already sent.

In particular for those who sent bigger packages of documentation in the case of applying as freelancer/working remotely.

It seems that very often the staff looking at these documents only fast glance and then very often ask for is already submitted even if you have a cover letter specifying each item included.

What's your experience on the topic?

Hi all! Where in Vietnam can I apply for the DTV? I'm currently on Phu Quoc island, can I apply and get the DTV here? As far as I understand one must apply online, but where do they place the visa sticker in your passport?

I will stay here until end of April. Is it OK if I apply for and get the visa 2 months before I intend to go to Thailand, or should I wait and only apply closer to my travel date?

Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone, I am Chinese and currently working in the Philippines, where can I submit my DTV application? I really appreciate any useful advice and experience.

* People should really avoid Malaysia if going down the Muay Thai route. I am now being asked to write a presentation on another gym? We are "Muay Thai Fever" and submitted all the usual documents the request was "Kindly attach a picture of a Muay Thai gym or a presentation about Tiger Muay Thai." So of I go to research a gym 1000 km away to fulfil the embassy requirements for my customer. Because we all know we cant say they made a mistake 555555