Thailand visas: METV and DTV guides
Where to Apply for METV Abroad: Vietnam, Indonesia (2026)
You apply for METV from outside Thailand, at the mission that covers your current location. Here is where to go if you are not in your home country, and the trip plan.
DTV Extensions & Staying 5 Years Legally in Thailand
How DTV extensions work: the 180+180 mechanic, re-entry, re-proving funds, and staying compliant so you can live in Thailand legally for the full five years.
Top 9 Reasons DTV Visas Get Rejected (and Fixes)
The nine most common reasons DTV applications get rejected — unseasoned funds, weak work proof, filing outside your home country, no criminal record certificate and more — each with a clear fix.
Where to Apply for Your DTV in 2026: Best Country to Submit
Since 31 August 2026 you can file a DTV only where you are a citizen or permanent resident. Where to apply, what Vietnam still accepts, and what to do abroad.
DTV for Muay Thai & Soft-Power Activities Guide
How the DTV soft-power track works: which programs qualify (Muay Thai, cooking, medical), the all-important acceptance letter, documents, and tips.