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How can I successfully apply for a DTV visa with proof of income from a new business?

Jun 8, 2025
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Ben *******
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They asked for proof of income at Hanoi..

People said it would be rejected but I wrote a cover letter showing explaining it was new business & showcased my expertise with a Portfolio of work.

Accepted on Sunday evening 🫡🤝
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shared their experience applying for a DTV visa in Hanoi, where they were initially told that proof of income would lead to rejection. However, they submitted a cover letter explaining their new business alongside a portfolio of work, which ultimately got accepted. Community members congratulated them and offered tips on traveling with the DTV visa, including advice on printing out the approval email and showing the visa on entry into Thailand.
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Andries *********
Glad to hear it worked out with the cover letter.
Thu ********
Hi did you apply for Workcation or Soft Power?
James ********
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.
Phirom *********
Awesome. Did they ask about the 500k in the bank account or just proof of income and how much would that be to qualify.
Andi ***********
👍 Congrats,..Did you submit your investments?