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What is the best country to apply for a DTV visa from when leaving Thailand?

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Feb 12, 2025

10 days ago

Peter ***********

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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

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user in Koh Samui is seeking advice on the best country to leave Thailand for when applying for a DTV visa at the end of March. Comments suggest that Laos may present challenges for the DTV application process, while Vietnam is frequently recommended as a simpler option. There are mixed opinions on Malaysia, with many suggesting it has the most complicated requirements. Some users also mentioned considering applying from their home country, Sweden.

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Yorgos **************

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7 days ago

Donyai ***********

Are the DTV requirements to do it from your home country?

7 days ago

Tom *****

Indonesia

8 days ago

Bill ********

Home country ....

9 days ago

Cissi *********

Do not choose Malaysia... they have the most complicated requierments. I too, would recommend spending some week in Vietnam and apply there.

...eller att åka hem till Sverige och ansöka hemifrån. 😊

Oavsett vilken ambassad/vilket konsulat du väljer, så se till att läsa all information på deras hemsidor innan du ansöker (då ser du t.ex. hur krångliga de är i Malaysia).

Du hittar också mycket information i gruppen "Destination Thailand Visa" om du använder sökfunktionen där (sök med namn på land eller stad) för att läsa om kraven samt om andra personers erfarenheter därifrån.

9 days ago

Peter ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Tack för svat

9 days ago

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Peter ***********

Peggy *****

apparently Malaysia is the worst for DTV in SEA

Vietnam seems to be what most people recommend at this point

9 days ago

Katrin *******

Jakarta seems the easiest.

10 days ago

Stephen *********

@Katrin ******

- depending on nationality, you may have to apply for a visa first. Indonesia's online application is very user unfriendly

10 days ago

Katrin *******

@Stephen ********

He is swedish

10 days ago

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Katrin *******

Brandon ************

Many reports that Laos is not easy to get a DTV, and you'll be required to pay in person and also get called back in for an interview.

Many reports that it's very easy in Vietnam though.

10 days ago

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Brandon ************

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What is the easiest country to apply for a DTV visa: Malaysia, Vietnam, or Laos?

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