DTV Digital Nomad Visa

[TPDH]

Hi

 

I’m currently living in Thailand on a non-imm O visa (marriage extensions) but I’m thinking about changing my visa to a DTV digital nomad visa.
 

1. As long as you leave and re-enter the country every 180 days, does that mean you can stay in Thailand for 5 years for only 10,000 baht? 
2. Are you able to apply for the visa online when you’re already in Thailand? They’re asking for “Document indicating current location” so I wonder if they’d accept my current rental contract in Thailand? 

3. Am I missing something about this visa? The visa almost seems too good to be true while

being easy to obtain. 
 

Thank you. 

[DrJack54]

There is pinned thread on this.

51 pages. 

Suggest search for information there. 

13 minutes ago, TPDH said:

Are you able to apply for the visa online when you’re already in Thailand?

No.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1328520-5-year-multiple-entry-dtv-visa-destination-thailand-from-2024-xx-xx/?do=getNewComment

[BrandonJT]

1) Yes, it is a multiple entry visa so you'll get a new 180 day stamp every time you enter Thailand.
2) No you cannot apply in Thailand. You must travel to a country and apply through the Thai embassy where you physically are at the time.  Proof of your current location is generally your entry stamp to that country in your passport and possibly a hotel reservation that shows you are staying in that country if you are applying online through e-visa.  If you don't show this then your application will be rejected and your fee for the visa will be forfeit.

3) That is why many people think the requirements will become more strict than they already have over time, and possibly new restrictions when entering with a DTV or applying for extension.  But as things stand right now, yes it is that simple.

[JimTripper]

10 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

There is pinned thread on this.

51 pages. 

Suggest search for information there. 

No.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1328520-5-year-multiple-entry-dtv-visa-destination-thailand-from-2024-xx-xx/?do=getNewComment

I heard "somewhere" that it was being done in country, but it was via an agent.

[DrJack54]

2 hours ago, JimTripper said:

I heard "somewhere" that it was being done in country, but it was via an agent.

No.

The agents that are assisting with DTV do packages that include transportation, accommodation etc etc (big bucks) and use consulates eg Savannakhet. 

Cannot be obtained in Thailand. 

 

[TPDH]

17 hours ago, BrandonJT said:

1) Yes, it is a multiple entry visa so you'll get a new 180 day stamp every time you enter Thailand.
2) No you cannot apply in Thailand. You must travel to a country and apply through the Thai embassy where you physically are at the time.  Proof of your current location is generally your entry stamp to that country in your passport and possibly a hotel reservation that shows you are staying in that country if you are applying online through e-visa.  If you don't show this then your application will be rejected and your fee for the visa will be forfeit.

3) That is why many people think the requirements will become more strict than they already have over time, and possibly new restrictions when entering with a DTV or applying for extension.  But as things stand right now, yes it is that simple.

 

Thank you very much. That's very helpful. 

 

1. Has it been established which city is the most favorable to obtain this visa? Vientiane? 

2. If you apply in person at for example Vientiane or Phnom Penh, should you still first send the application online through the eVisa system? 

3. Besides passport copies, a photo, bank account statement, hotel reservation, employment contract or a portfolio of your work - are there any other documents required? Those are very few documents so I suspect there's more. 

[Upnotover]

5 minutes ago, TPDH said:

2. If you apply in person at for example Vientiane or Phnom Penh, should you still first send the application online through the eVisa system? 

If the country you are applying in is in the e-visa system, i.e. Cambodia, you have no choice, but you still must be in that country when applying, It's e-visa only.  You don't have to go to the consulate.  Otherwise, as in the case of Laos you have to go in person, e-visa is not possible (yet).

[BrandonJT]

3 hours ago, TPDH said:

 

Thank you very much. That's very helpful. 

 

1. Has it been established which city is the most favorable to obtain this visa? Vientiane? 

2. If you apply in person at for example Vientiane or Phnom Penh, should you still first send the application online through the eVisa system? 

3. Besides passport copies, a photo, bank account statement, hotel reservation, employment contract or a portfolio of your work - are there any other documents required? Those are very few documents so I suspect there's more. 

1) Read different people's reports. Some locations are better for different circumstances.

2) Laos does not support e-visa. You apply in person.  Anywhere that supports e-visa you are not even allowed on the property of the embassy.  All visa matters are handled through the e-visa system.

3) Each embassy sets their own requirements. Check the embassy website for what they require.

[TPDH]

On 11/11/2024 at 9:41 PM, BrandonJT said:

1) Read different people's reports. Some locations are better for different circumstances.

2) Laos does not support e-visa. You apply in person.  Anywhere that supports e-visa you are not even allowed on the property of the embassy.  All visa matters are handled through the e-visa system.

3) Each embassy sets their own requirements. Check the embassy website for what they require.

In Cambodia, if you don’t have to visit the embassy. 
1. How can they stamp the visa into your passport? 
2. If no embassy visit is required, can’t you just apply for the visa while in Thailand and then once approved you do a quick trip to Cambodia and then back to Thailand? 

[BrandonJT]

On 11/12/2024 at 12:11 PM, TPDH said:

In Cambodia, if you don’t have to visit the embassy. 
1. How can they stamp the visa into your passport? 
2. If no embassy visit is required, can’t you just apply for the visa while in Thailand and then once approved you do a quick trip to Cambodia and then back to Thailand? 

1) They don't put a stamp in your passport.  Your visa is a pdf document e-mailed to you.
2) You must be physically in the country.  You must prove you are physically in the country, by showing the stamp in your passport from when you entered the country as well as the reservation for where you are staying in the country.  There have also been multiple reports of "spot-checks" a few days after you submit your application for proof that you are STILL in the country.