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

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Got approved yesterday (Friday,11.10) evening 🎉 
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23.09 Received a cancellation email which eventually was revoked just a few minutes after.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!

Ask Thailand · Answer

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.

Eh ****** · Answer

Congratulations!!!

Could you please share which category you are applying for?

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

so you had to reapply when the application was cancelled and pay the fee again?

John ***** · Answer

HCMC seems a little difficult from various reports I've read on here. Or perhaps getting more difficult.

Andi *********** · Answer

Congrats! Very useful advice, Hope you have recovered from your hangover  😃

James ******** · Answer

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

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.

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

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