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Can I apply for a Digital Nomad Visa (DVT) from Vietnam as a tourist, and does my employer's location matter?
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Jul 21, 2025
9 months ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERIs it possible to apply for DVT from Vietnam (Hanoi) as a tourist in the country?
Applying for the workation/remote worker path, does it matter if my employer is not in my home country?
TIA!
Applying for the workation/remote worker path, does it matter if my employer is not in my home country?
TIA!
TLDR : Answer Summary
It is possible to apply for a DVT visa while you are a tourist in Vietnam. Additionally, it does not matter if your employer is located outside your home country, as many applicants in similar situations have successfully obtained this visa.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Anonymous ******************
Yes me and my partner did it too and I am a freelancer with my employers located in another country
Andi ***********
Yes, you can apply for the DTV as a tourist, no problem working for an employer not in your home country. A lot of posts from Vietnam to help you apply.
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