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Can I apply for a Thai DTV visa while visiting Vietnam if I'm self-employed online?

DTV Visa Visa Application Requirements Visa Processing for Self-Employed Thailand Immigration Rules Applying from Abroad

May 5, 2025

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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Hello Everyone. I was looking up the requirements to apply for a DTV while in Vietnam and there was a note…

Important Note:

You must apply from the country where your employment is based.

I work for myself online. Will I still be able to apply while visiting in Vietnam? Has anyone had experience with this firsthand?

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The user is seeking clarification on whether they can apply for a Thai DTV visa while in Vietnam despite being self-employed and working online. There is confusion regarding a note stating that applications must be made from the country of employment. Several comments suggest checking the latest information directly with the Thai embassy and highlight the need to use official sources for visa application guidelines.

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Heath ********

Make sure you are on the official thai website, the agency's promote themselves and can be higher than the official site.

a year ago

Maurizio **********

I would advise to apply from your home country...

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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Thanks EVERYONE

a year ago

Anonymous ******************

Just looked at the Hanoi consulate website and see no such information?

a year ago

Claire *******

Anonymous participant 246 this is good cos it the one all embassies are using as a basis 🫶🫶

a year ago

Anonymous ******************

Anonymous participant 246 this one is not official website .

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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Anonymous participant 919 Thank you

a year ago

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Anonymous participant 246

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a year ago

Anonymous ******************

Anonymous participant that’s not the official website!

a year ago

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Greg ********

Definately a new one. Do you have a link to their page?

a year ago

Winston ************

@Greg *******

"new one" because OP is viewing information from a bogus website! It is NOT true! The dead give away is the so-called "passport countries" which purports that only some cherry-picked nationalities are eligible for the DTV. It's false. I'm not in that list of countries but I got my DTV without issues.

a year ago

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@Greg *******

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a year ago

Winston ************

Anonymous participant That's NOT the official website for the DTV!! That website claims some countries are not eligible for the DTV which is NOT true! Source: I'm from one of the African countries omitted in that website, but guess what: I got the DTV! Also, my employer is in another country which is not my home country. Also, my bank account is NOT in my home country. But I was still approved!

a year ago

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Winston ************

Anonymous ******************

If true, that's a new one. Usually people apply wherever they wish. I would recommend to check with the embassy as rules are constantly changing.

a year ago

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Can I apply for a DTV visa as a freelancer without a registered business?

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a year ago

Can I apply for a DTV online from any country without visiting an embassy?