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May 7, 2025
7 months ago
Lilli ********
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DTV Workcation approved from HCMC, Vietnam yesterday. Thank you everyone for helping!

Wanted to give an update on the translation of documents: I have used normal translations (click transkate website for babk account overview for example) and submitted invoices in German with added translations by me next to the original text marked in colour.

After having it 'pending approval' for ages with all the holidays in the last month I sent a very polite email yesterday pointing out my approaching visa end in Vietnam and if they need any more information. Got the approval 1.5h later, not sure if it was related to my email 🙂 Thanks and good luck everyone!
May 7, 2025
7 months ago
Rajan ***********
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Hello guys im on dtv visa and i need order a new passport because mine will expired next years. Do you know the process ? Thanks
May 7, 2025
7 months ago
Sami *********
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Hi everyone,

I’m planning to apply for the DTV while I’m in Malaysia, at the Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. I will include all the required documents in my application.

However, I can’t stay in Kuala Lumpur for more than 10 days, as I need to return to Bangkok to take care of my cat.

Do you think 10 days is enough for the visa to be processed?

Also, should I apply online through the thaievisa.go.th platform, or directly at the embassy in KL?

Thanks a lot for your help!
May 7, 2025
7 months ago
Jason *****
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Quick question - if I am applying for DTV and say I remain in Thailand +180 days and therefore deemed a 'Thai tax resident' do I need to file my global income locally? Or only need to file for global income which is remitted to Thailand?
May 7, 2025
7 months ago
David **********
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I was using Wise to send money from the U.S. to my wife's account in Thailand (TTB). Any suggestions for a replacement since Wise says "this bank no longer accepts cross-border remittances." Does this mean Wise or all electronic transfer systems?
May 7, 2025
7 months ago
UPDATE: Just approved May 9!!! Thank you every one

I applied in Hanoi 10 days ago but it still hasn't been approved. Is there anyone else waiting in Hanoi like me? Is it taking so long for the visa to be approved because my expected arrival date is next month? Or is it because I apply my stay to 5 months?
May 7, 2025
7 months ago
You guys! I am so excited and happy got my DTV approval email just now. Thanks to the group for insight and help. I had asked before about my middle name and you guys came through.

Facts.

Applied on April 30th, evening.

May 2. Request for further documents - April bank statement. I didn't realize that since I applied April my bank didn't generate April statement yet, latest was still March and that's what I sent. 6 months way over the amount needed. I went in immediately and added the April statement as it finally was in my account along with a screenshot of the balance that day and included a letter stating the information about generating etc.

Same evening moved to pending approval

Today, May 7th Approval email.

What I applied with-

Sent in 6 months bank statement from my US bank showing a few times the required amount.

Screen shot of my Fiver page, Etsy shop, Blog front pages (travel and coding), Tipalti account with cash out from Roblox for coding work done for games (like 4 months payment processing) screenshot of stripe payment page 5 months payment transactions

Wrote a letter stating I work online for myself. In the US I dont have a business or business ID as I am DBA (doing business as myself), I code, blog (travel blog) Etsy digital products, stating I understand the rules love thailand, won't break rules, not working in Thailand etc.

Vietnam visa entry stamp and Airbnb booking showing I am in Hanoi where I applied

I was worried about needing more proof of earning or something. But everything went smoothly. I was so worried and stressed for no reason but I think that's normal since a simple mistake could tank it and get rejection or cancellation.

Again, thanks everyone and good luck to all still waiting. Just bought my ticket back to Thailand. I already had an apartment rented (during the 90 days stay) so now I can relax, legally work online and not worry about jumping in and out. Though I will only be here for another year then maybe back after a year. But this gives me peace of mind.
May 7, 2025
7 months ago
Looking for competitive price for Muay thai gym in Phuket for DTV
May 7, 2025
7 months ago
Has anyone had an approval or update from HCMC today? Seems like yesterday there was some progress for some people, but have not seen any more posts since
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