Is immigration asking for return tickets for entering on DTV visa

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As i am gonna stay for 6 months. I didn't booked yet

Hello everyone, might be a weird question but what is the possibility of getting rejected if you stay not more than 6 months every year with one border run as a USA citizenship entering Thailand?Thank you very much for answers in advance 🙏

I wanted to share my frustrating experience applying for the DTV through the Thai Embassy in The Hague because I’ve seen so many people in other countries getting easy approvals without strict residency requirements.

I’ve been a digital nomad for 12 years and currently live in the Netherlands, but I’m not a Dutch citizen and don’t have a Dutch ID. Despite this, I provided clear proof of my residency, including:

✅ A lease agreement for my home in Alkmaar

✅ Bank statements & utility bills with my Dutch address

✅ A passport entry stamp confirming my stay

✅ Immigration-stamped documents from when I imported my service dog

🚨 The embassy flat-out refused to accept any of this and insisted I needed a Dutch residence permit or national ID, which was never stated as a requirement in their own guidelines.

📉 What makes this worse?

I previously applied and was even approved for an interview, but my application was canceled when I was temporarily out of the country. Now, with this new application, suddenly the requirements have changed, and they are completely ignoring my requests for proper communication.

Meanwhile, I’m seeing people in Jakarta, Vietnam, Taipei, and Laos getting easy approvals, even though they’re clearly not residents of those countries. So why is the embassy in The Hague making this process impossible?

I’ve now had to escalate my case to Thai Immigration directly because of how unprofessional and inconsistent the Dutch embassy has been. If you’re thinking about applying for the DTV and you’re not a citizen of the country you’re applying from, I strongly recommend choosing a different embassy to avoid this mess.

Has anyone else faced issues like this?

Hello!

Anyone can help me to open a bank account in Bangkok with the DTV?

Hi all. I am posting here anonymously as I would like to keep this post private from potential colleagues I might have in this group. I wanted to ask this group if I am a consultant working for an international organization based outside Thailand, can I still apply for DTV or do I absolutely need a business registration?

I would appreciate any guidance on this.

Thank you very much.

Hi guys,

Can you be self employed in Thailand?

In the uk I worked as a business consultant and part time teacher of business management. I was thinking of offering private/one to one business and English tutoring from my home or remotely, can I do that? And if so what visa would I need? I’m currently here as married to Thai wife. Don’t want to go through the hassle of setting a business up here, with all the conditions that come with that.

Thanks in advance!

DTV - those who have applied on the basis of learning Muay Thai - do you need to pay up front for a minimum of 6-months training per year of the 5-year visa? And is the processing fee paid to the Thai Government at time of online visa application or on approval of said visa?

I am traveling to Thailand since 23 years, now being 50yrs old with German passport, and always on visa exempt stamp.

Since last year it seems using this way of entering the country is getting more and more tricky as I enter the country 2-3x during a 4 weeks holiday trip entering other SEA countries as well.

I also own a Condo in my name in Pattaya btw.

Now wondering what visa to apply for, probably DTV as I have all the requirements handy, to get not stressed with questions and evidence for my own purpose.

What is your guys recommendation in my case for 2-3 yearly visits to SEA in total not more than 120days but multiple Thailand entries?

I don't want to live there or apply for a standard tourist visa as I can't see a big difference.

As German I have also 2 passports (both German) which is allowed for critical purposes and land borders (Emirates, Israel, Cuba etc.) and I could potentially change my passport each time or so.

What are your recommendations for best and flexible options for myself?

I'm currently in Thailand on a 60 day visa exemption undergoing long term medical treatment. Trying to decide if a DTV might be the best option for me over the next year or two. I kind of have a handle on what's required after reading here. I'm pretty sure I can qualify for the medical soft power since I have to see two specialists and purchase an injectable medication monthly. I also have labs scheduled in early March. Acccording to the doctors I have to take this medicine for the rest of my life.

I realize I have to leave the country and apply at an outside embassy. My question is which of the neighbor country embassies would be my best chance for the least hassles?

Has anyone applied for DTV visa in PHNOM PENH? Then while they waited for an answer on the DTV went back into Thailand? I still have roughly 7 days left on my tourist visa for Thailand ? This would be my 3rd re entering into Thailand.

Please share any updates or personal experiences.

Thank you. Picture is for attention.