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Nov 17, 2025
a day ago
Théo ****************
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I got my DTV visa for Thailand ✅

Sharing my experience for anyone interested in the DTV Visa.

I applied from Hanoi, where I arrived on November 11, and I did everything on my own, without an agency, for a workation (I’m a freelancer).

🗓️ Timeline of my application

November 11: visa application submitted ( (I apply it late in the evening, just before midnight)

November 12: status changed to Pending approval

No request for additional documents

November 17: visa granted

4 business days

📄 Documents submitted (3 PDF files)

1️⃣ Proof of Location

Table of contents:

Passport Entry Stamp – Vietnam (p.2)

Flight ticket: Chiang Mai → Ho Chi Minh (p.3)

Flight ticket + boarding pass: Ho Chi Minh → Hanoi (p.5)

Photo of me with my passport in front of Hanoi airport (p.😎

Airbnb Payment Receipt (p.9)

Cover Letter ( I affirm that I will remain on Vietnamese territory during my application ) (p.10)

2️⃣ Overview of Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) Application File

Table of contents:

Motivation Letter (p.2)

Information About My Services, Activities, and Clients (p.3)

Portfolio of my first activity (p.5)

Portfolio of my second activity + client recommendation letter with company stamps (p.11)

Business Registration in French + certified translation (p.17)

Income Documents (p.19)

Statement of Remote Work (p.55)

Professional Online Presence (p.56)

3️⃣ Financial Evidences – DTV Application

Bank statements for the last 3 months (August → November 11)

Currency conversion reference of the closing balance in THB

I had over 600,000 baht on my personal account and an average income of 60000 baht /month.

If anyone wants an example of how I structured my file or has questions about a specific document, I’m happy to help 😉
Nov 17, 2025
a day ago
Bohem *****
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Hi all. I have a question. I want to apply for Dtv. I checked web site of Dtv and it writes as:

"Workcation: Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status"

Well, i am working as freelancer. I am a blog content writer. Do i need to proof it? If yes, how? I don't have any document for this.

Please advice ❤️
Nov 17, 2025
a day ago
Danielle ********
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Hi we will travel to Vietnam to apply for the dtv. My husband will be the main applicant and me and our 3 children will be the dependants and will apply once his has been accepted. I have read each country has different requirements for the funds. Can the money just be in my husbands bank for us all? Thankyou
Nov 17, 2025
a day ago
Hey guys! I have sent 2 emails to the thai embassy.. but I´m not sure if I have the correct email for hanoi. Can anyone share the email for the hanoi embassy please? I don´t know if by spamming them a little bit.. it´s gonna hurt or expedite my process...
Nov 17, 2025
a day ago
Glenn *****
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USA only.

I needed to change my address so I logged into SSA. There is no longer 2 addresses as before, physical and mailing. I am only allowed to "contact us" which is now Ai. I haven't tried yet as the Ai is resting for the night.

For the only time in 7 years and with no banking changes, I received the "proof of life" (aka SSA 7161) letter so I need a correct address.

There was also a notice online that letters can no longer be sent to the US. I emailed the FBU in Manila but they are overwhelmed so I don't expect to get any answers.
Nov 17, 2025
a day ago
Anyone who has been let back in Thailand on new DTV after a history of border bounces (visa exempt)?
Nov 17, 2025
a day ago
Willy *********
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Hello

I would Like to Change my Non-O marriage Visa to a Non-O retirement Visa

Which Kind of Papier need to bring I with me, please?

Thank you
Nov 17, 2025
2 days ago
Nicholas *******
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Has anyone flown into Thailand since the crackdown on border runs? Looking to get some information straight from the horses mouth.

There appears to be conflicting information available regarding the number of visa exemptions that can be obtained per year through land borders and air travel into the country.

For example my case, I flew from my home country to Thailand and received a visa exemption which I extended 30 days. Then I did my first ever land border run to Malaysia. So that's my 2 visa-exempt stamps. Booked my flight back home in advance (roughly 1 month from today), anticipating an extension but then this crackdown began.

Is it worth flying to KL and back into Thailand, hoping that they will be more lenient on flights, or just lose my bookings, call it a day and head home?
Nov 17, 2025
2 days ago
Ja *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
planning to apply for a Non-O visa in Thailand by processing it in Laos.

Could anyone kindly share the required documents I need to prepare?

Any tips or recent experience would also be really appreciated.

Thank you so much! 🙏💗
Nov 17, 2025
2 days ago
Peter ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hello everyone:)

So I have a tourist stamp/visa etc. Previously I made here my temporary DL, now i am back and i try to exchange/extend it to the 5y. I know some places are not giving the 5y, some other they do. I collected all the docus(health and immigration certificate). I would like to know if any of you know the current situation in Ko Samui,Krabi,Phuket. I tried in Surat Thani Town, but they bounced me back with the 2 years etcetc. Thank you
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