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?

Business meeting - visa type

Since I was few times in Thailand as an employee (with non-imm visa + workpermit) and as a tourist as well, my friend asked for my advice about what visa type he really needs for a casual business meetings in Thailand. I checked the latest immigration rules, I believe made in July 2024, but honestly Im a bit lost in this matter.

He does not own a business, he is a regular blue collar worker who was requested by his employer to meet some clients in Thailand from time to time.

Previously when I was applying for a job I got non-immigrant Visa + workpermit but I was literally hired by a company in Thailand. In his case he does not want to start a business nor being hired there, just a meeting once a month.

What I have read is that you can do some casual business activities on a tourist stamp on arrival but this seems a bit inconsistent between Thai Embassies in different countries (different explanations on their webpages).

So the questions is...does he need to apply for business visa or business visa + work permit or can use 60days stamp on arrival as a tourist? Getting invitation letter from Thai company is not an issue for him.

Basically he wants enter the Kingdom fully legally with all the proper paper work done but the current rules seems a bit unclear.

PS. He asked visa agency but they gave him some "outdated" answer I would say.

Appreciate your help in this matter.

I am planning to bring my thai girlfriend to the UK on a 6 month tourist visa, can we go on a family holiday to America while she is here?

What steps need to be taken after you have received your DTV and crossed back into Thailand with your DTV stamp?

If I have a 90 days Non-Immigrant O Visa being over 50 when traveling to Thailand and also later getting a 1 year Extension at my local Immigration Office in Saraburi.

Then I buy a reentry permit and leave for Sweden for a couple of months.

Is there a maximum amount of days I can be outside Thailand to not lose my 1 year Extension or can I reenter whenever I want as long it is before the end date?

Thanks!

A quick question,is a non o visa only activated once you travel?

What does "Document indicating current location" mean? What are they looking for?

Does anyone know if DTV holders can get VAT refunds at the airport - as with the tourist visa ?

Do you have to be outside Thailand when applying for a visa through e-Visa website or not necessary?

With all the concerns about immigration requesting an additional Muay Thai course on extension ( after 6 months)

I'm ( I own a muay thai gym) considering doing this (2nd document pack) for our customers for free ( well maybe an admin charge of 2 or 3k) if for some reason they didn't complete the 6 month course of 26 classes in the first 6 months.

Would this or something similar give applicants the confidence to go down the soft power route without fear of being stung for a second course?