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Can I apply for a Thailand DTV from Vietnam instead of returning to Australia?

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Oct 28, 2025

9 days ago

Michael ********

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Hi All, I am in Thailand on 60 day Visa at the moment.  I am heading to Vietnam in December/January.  I was going to apply for my DTV there rather than going back to Aus. I was wanting to know if there was anyone in a similar situation to mine that can share their experience? 

I don't want to go all the way back to Aus to do paperwork if I can avoid it.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

An expat currently in Thailand on a 60-day visa is seeking advice about applying for a Thailand Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) while in Vietnam, instead of returning to Australia. Comments highlight that many have successfully applied for the DTV from Vietnam, emphasizing that having Australian documentation may improve chances of approval. The experience varies, with some sharing wait times and suggesting that it's better to stay in the country where one is applying until approval is received.

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Henrik *****

If your documentation originates from Australia, you got much better chances of getting them approved, by applying in Australia.

8 days ago

Sarah *********

Australian Passport here and applied in HCMC 14th October. Still waiting on Pending Approval (so its been about 10 Business Days so far). Been a few public holidays in this time so just be mindful of that when you are applying as it can take longer then you think

8 days ago

Andi ***********

Hundreds if not thousands of posts from DTVERS applying in Vietnam. Lots of tips to help you get your DTV from there

8 days ago

Sara ********

Hanoi’s easy and quick. 👌

I’m a U.S. citizen but I had thought of either going back to Aus (where I have a long-term Visa and had previously lived) or the States but I did want to go to either.

I have friends who have had success and quick trips in both Hanoi and HCMC. The e-visa turn around is quick in Vietnam.

Though I did just recently read about a 7 day approval from Canberra but why risk it, could take heaps longer.

8 days ago

Anna *********

Loads of people have applied in other Asian countries

Best advice is stay in the country you apply in until you are approved

8 days ago

John **************

I think you're the very 1st person to think of it and go back to Nam...

Good luck 👍🏾

8 days ago

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