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How can I successfully apply for a DTV Visa in Thailand based on personal experiences?

Oct 11, 2025
3 days ago
Got approved yesterday (Friday,11.10) evening πŸŽ‰

Here is my journey for the workation Dtv - I hope for someone else this post might be helpful or encouraging.

22.09 Applied from Da Nang for HCM.

Documents all as per the requirements + cover letter

23.09 Received a cancellation email which eventually was revoked just a few minutes after.

24.09 Status switched to Pending Approval

29.09 Email received that the Visa was cancelled (I assume something went wrong on my part)

29.09 Reapplied (triple checking everything)

30.09 Request for more information (Tax information, recent projects, motivation letter, and two other documents) - submitted everything the same day.

07.09 Request for even more information (how I negotiated my current salary, case study + photos of a recent project, passport photos of all pages + proof of the date.

10.09 - 18.00 Approval email (it seems the closing times of the embassies are irrelevant / not limiting)

10.09 - 18.05 Plenty of beer

Outtake:

1. Be prepared to wait

2. Be prepared for multiple rounds of requests

3. Don’t give up

4. Da Nang is a beautiful (and very affordable place) to spend a couple of weeks if necessary.

May the visa gods be with you!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shared their successful journey in applying for a DTV workation visa while in Da Nang, Vietnam. The process took from September 22 to October 10, 2025, involving initial application, document submissions, and reapplication after a cancellation. They emphasized the importance of thorough preparation and perseverance through multiple requests for additional information. The user also highlighted Da Nang as an affordable destination for those awaiting visa approval and encouraged others not to give up in their application process.
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Eh ******
Congratulations!!!

Could you please share which category you are applying for?
Anonymous *************
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@Eh *****
workaktion
Eh ******
Anonymous participant isee thank you!
Anonymous *************
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@Eh *****
where you applying from?
Eh ******
Anonymous participant I am still planning for it. Haven’t decided yet.
Anonymous ******************
so you had to reapply when the application was cancelled and pay the fee again?
Anonymous *************
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No way around it...
John *****
HCMC seems a little difficult from various reports I've read on here. Or perhaps getting more difficult.
Andi ***********
Congrats! Very useful advice, Hope you have recovered from your hangover πŸ˜ƒ
James ********
Thank You for your helpful report πŸ‘

Congratulations πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.