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

May 5, 2025
4 days ago
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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TLDR : Answer Summary
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.
Maurizio **********
I would advise to apply from your home country...
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Thanks EVERYONE
Anonymous ******************
Just looked at the Hanoi consulate website and see no such information?
Claire *******
Anonymous participant 246 this is good cos it the one all embassies are using as a basis 🫶🫶
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 246 this one is not official website .
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Anonymous participant 919 Thank you
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Anonymous participant 246
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Anonymous participant that’s not the official website!
Greg ********
Definately a new one. Do you have a link to their page?
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.
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@Greg *******
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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!
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.