Answered2 years ago
Can I apply for a DTV visa from outside Laos if my employment is based there?
Hello I have a question guys. The DTV laos requirements says that I must apply from the country where my employment is based. Does it mean I cannot apply if my employment is based outside Laos?
Answer summary
The inquiry revolves around the DTV visa requirements for Laos, specifically whether one can apply for the visa from a country other than where their employment is based. Comments suggest that others have successfully applied from third countries despite the stated requirements, indicating that there may be flexibility in the rules.
19 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
James ********
What's your passport nation?
Where are you now?
Where are you now?
Anonymous *************
OP@James *******
I'm with TR visa and in Thailand right now. I'm Burmese 🥹James ********
Anonymous participant and under which basis of the DTV visa will you be applying for?
Ko *****************
Anonymous participant If you couldn't get this way, you should find other ways. There is several ways to obtain this visa.
Anonymous *************
OP@Ko ****************
let's try my luck in Laos and see how it turns out 🥹🥹Ko *****************
Anonymous participant You can try in Indonesia. If know earlier, you could apply Thai consulate general in Kota Bharu, Malaysia by 3rd of this month. Now they have been changed to online system. Good luck.
Anonymous *************
OP@James *******
I chose workation since I really am working remotely from bangkok 🥹Greg ********
First anything like that has been mentioned. Plenty others applied Laos with documents from a 3rd country. Do you have a link or pic of the requirement?
Wannikea *********
Anonymous participant that page IS not from the Thai embassy in Vientiane. Furthermore it's a walk-up embassy, if you can't apply they would tell you immediately.
Greg ********
Anonymous participant Is that from an agency? What is the source? Looks to me it is an agency touting for business and giving out misinformation in doing so
Anonymous *************
OP@Henrik ****
okay kha 🙏🥹
Henrik *****
Only believe the information found on the visasection of the Thai Embassy you will apply at.
There you find the need-to-know information.
There you find the need-to-know information.
Anonymous *************
OP@Andi **********
noted with thanks 😊
Andi ***********
@Greg *******
it is from a well known DTV tout site that wants applicants to use their services. The info is very often inaccurateGreg ********
Anonymous participant Not to worry. Agent love this FUD ( Fear Uncertaintly and Doubt) marketing to sell their services. It is going on with tax in Thailand right now with the rule changes for 2024
Anonymous *************
OP@Greg *******
Thank you so much Greg for reassuring. I have been having panic attack since I spotted this stoopid info 😭Greg ********
Anonymous participant This looks like an agency site and nothing official. Unless something changed drastically thise requirements are wrong. You can apply in Laos using employment from a 3rd country.
Anonymous *************
OP@Greg *******
I'm not sure. I typed out something like "dtv laos requirements" as I'm making a checklist then I saw this and it freaked me out cos I have booked for everything and I'm flying out to laos on Monday 🥲🥲. I also found something that says authentificates by following embassy etc etc. When I cross checked with what's listed on the embassy website, I don't see anything like that.Activity
7 joined7
people
Related
25What are the current rules for applying for a Thai DTV visa from abroad?
2.9k32912d
What are the bank balance requirements for applying for a DTV visa in Laos?
619544mo
What are the requirements for bank statements when applying for the DTV visa in Laos?
725724mo
Does pension income qualify for the DTV visa in Thailand if I'm not of retirement age?
7713210mo
How can I prove that my company is legitimate for my DTV visa application?
1.8k14151y
Do I have to live in Bangkok for the entire duration of my DTV visa program?
3.1k30191y
Do I need a bank statement stamp for my DTV application?
560111y
Can I apply for a DTV visa in Sydney if my funds don't meet the 3-month requirement?
707321y
What are the correct requirements and documents for applying for a Muay Thai 5-year DTV visa in Vietnam?
536171y
Do I need to provide financial proof for my spouse's dtv visa application?
1.3k1081y
What are the requirements for obtaining a DTV visa and Long Stay Visa with a work permit in Thailand?
561162y
Do I need to show proof of 500,000 baht on each entry for a DTV after my initial application?
759372y
Is 500,000 THB enough for my dependent DTV application for my 16-year-old son?
48922y
Should I apply for the DTV visa now or wait until my remote contract starts in June?
514232y
Is there a monthly income requirement for applying for the DTV visa in Thailand?
4.5k30532y
Can I use a sponsorship letter instead of having 500,000 THB in a bank account for a DTV visa in Thailand?
930232y
Can I use a self-written letter to prove my employment for a DTV visa in Thailand?
1k462y
What documents can I provide to demonstrate my Muay Thai experience to the Hong Kong embassy?
3.9k36242y
What information should a forex trader provide when applying for a DTV visa in Thailand?
69612y
What are the requirements for applying for a DTV visa as a family in Thailand?
3k23182y
Which Thai kitchen courses are valid for obtaining the DTV visa?
1.7k1262y
Who can apply for the DTV visa in Hanoi this month?
2.2k13122y
Will they require proof of muay thai course attendance upon entering Thailand with a DTV visa?
793412y
Why can't I apply for a DTV visa from Thailand if I'm a Russian freelancer in South Korea?
1.7k1272y
What does "authenticated" mean for a Thai DTV visa application at the Malaysian embassy?
2.1k14202y
Resources
Need help with your DTV visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served