Can New Zealanders apply for the DTV visa from Laos or Vietnam for a lower cost?

A New Zealander inquired if they could apply for the DTV visa from Laos or a neighboring country at a lower cost than the $2000 NZD charged in New Zealand. Community responses confirmed that many New Zealanders successfully apply for the DTV visa from countries like Laos and Vietnam, often through agencies for ease. While some shared their experiences, highlighting lower costs elsewhere, it was also noted that to apply from these countries, one typically needs to be physically present.