How long was the processing time for your DTV Visa if you did it in:

Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos or Vietnam?

DTV APPROVED:

Applied: Feb 18 (3am) online / Cambodia

Approved: March 4 (6:30pm)

• Did the basic files for the online application.

• 1 month cover page of bank statement.

• No additional documents required.

Arrived at Don Mueang - No questions or issues. Easy Breezy.

Thank you to the group for the information (and emotional support). Good luck everyone!

Hello everyone, quick question for the group—specifically for those with experience submitting a DTV application in Hanoi.

How long did you have to wait for the certificate there after uploading all documents and paying the fee? Status update changed to "Processing Pending Approval" within 24 hours. Based on your experience, how much longer did you have to wait for the final decision after that?

Thanks!

I've been having some challenges this week applying for the DTV in Ho Chi Minh City.

Yesterday they asked for "Provide passport FULL BOOK including EMPTY PAGES." So I took a picture of every single page in my passport, and uploaded them one by one (since the site doesn't allow multiple uploads. Today they respond: "Read our request CAREFULLY before submit. Provide passport FULL BOOK from page 1 to 52. If no, your visa application will be REJECT." No information on what was wrong / missing.

Yesterday they asked for "Provide your CV/ Portfolio." Well I'm a software engineer and I mostly work on backend projects which are hard to put into a portfolio. So I uploaded my Resume detailing my 25 years of industry experience as well as a public presentations I've given, screenshots from applications I'm working on, and a patent application (with my name on in) from a previous employer years ago. Today they respond with: "Provide "YOUR" CV/ portfolio. If no, your visa application will be REJECT."

Has anyone experienced something similar? It sounds like I only get one more shot at this before they reject my application.

Hello, I have saved a few posts about switching from a METV to DTV but when I check back they've been deleted. I apologize if this answer has already been asked and answered elsewhere.

I have seen mixed reports about applying for the DTV while being on a METV. Is it actually possible to cancel a METV if the embassy asks? Specifically, does Hanoi require this before issuing a DTV? I currently have a METV that does not expire until July 2025 but would like to apply for the DTV in April if it is possible. Thank you 🙏

If I have enough money in my bank account for my trip to Thailand, but my sponsor will still cover all my expenses, do I still need an Affidavit of Guarantee?"

"Where can I get an Affidavit of Guarantee if my foreign live-in partner is traveling with me from the Philippines to Thailand for a vacation?"

And what are the necessary requirements?

Our flight will be on next month na..

"I hope someone can answer."

Hello, I want to spend my retirement in Thailand. I will travel to Thailand on a family visa for good and I want to get insurance there but unfortunately I have pre-existing conditions. I have already read a lot about this topic regarding pre-existing conditions but unfortunately I haven't found anything suitable. What kind of health insurance can you recommend that you have had good experiences with and is affordable? Please no answers that are not related to this topic.

# Seeking for advise regarding changing owners on a bike, how much of a must is it? Pros and cons. Blessings 🙏🏽

# *Editing - its complicated to issue certificate of residence with my visa, and I understood I must have it to change owners, so that's why I am asking about it.

After 7 years of multi entry non O family visa and just expired just noticed that multi is now not a option and only single entry non O is the new which is bad for me as I leave and come back home every month. Carry a British passport and for sure can come in on VOA but for how long and how many times before start questioning me and they clearly see the amount of times I've been in. Just been to see my local immigration and even they are bewildered as to why this visa has changed. Seem to be making it harder for young family's to live here. Anyone in same situation?

Called Doha where I have had my last 6-7 years and they was same didn’t know why it changed.

Hopefully this will change soon seems like trying push young people to the elite visa.

Does anyone know how long the 15k USD balance needs to be in account when applying in Cambodia?